What to Cook (Jan 27-31): Mediterranean 20 Minute Dinners
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What to Cook (Jan 27-31): Mediterranean 20 Minute Dinners
Eating healthy, eating delicious, and making dinner fast. Like… 20 minutes fast. It’s what’s for dinner this week!
I had so many emails last week thanking me for the Mediterranean meal plan. Our family loved it too, so we’re on repeat for one more week of new Mediterranean dinner recipes.
What’s different between this week and last? We’re changing it up… a little.
We’re still eating healthy, eating Mediterranean… but this week, we’re making dinner in 20 minutes or less.
With a couple of exceptions, we should hit that 20-minute mark most nights. Which is kind of awesome for busy weeks. And let’s be honest, even if it isn’t particularly busy, who doesn’t love getting dinner done and cleaned up in record time?
Here’s what you need to know about the Mediterranean Diet:
What is the Mediterranean Diet?
The Mayo Clinic describes it like this:
“The Mediterranean diet is a way of eating based on the traditional cuisine of countries bordering the Mediterranean Sea. While there is no single definition of the Mediterranean diet, it is typically high in vegetables, fruits, whole grains, beans, nut and seeds, and olive oil.”
What Foods to Eat on a Mediterranean Diet
- Daily consumption of vegetables, fruits, whole grains and healthy fats
- Weekly intake of fish, poultry, beans and eggs
- Moderate portions of dairy products
- Limited intake of red meat
20 Minute Dinners… it’s what we’re cooking this week!
Have a great week everyone!
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What to Eat This Week: 20 Minute Dinners
Monday: White Bean Stew with Swiss Chard
Tuesday: Quick Lemony Greek Chicken Soup
Wednesday: One Pot Orzo with Feta, Olives & Artichoke
Thursday: Mediterranean Baked Fish with Tomatoes and Capers
Friday: Zucchini, Pesto, and Sausage Pizza
Treat: Easy Baked Pears
What to Cook (Jan 27-31): 20 Minute Mediterranean Dinners
Monday: White Bean Stew with Swiss Chard
White Bean Stew with Swiss Chard is a hearty bowl of healthy, creamy comfort food, quickly cooked in about 20 minutes. Topped with feta and fresh parsley and so incredibly delicious, you'll be making it often!
Tuesday: Quick Lemony Greek Chicken Soup
"This 20-minute dish provides 32g of protein and is just 261 calories per serving. To ensure this comforting soup’s velvety texture, whisk a little of the hot broth into the eggs before adding them to the pot; it cooks them gently and prevents curdling."
Wednesday: One-Pot Orzo with Feta, Olives & Artichokes
"This simple orzo dish is packed with fresh and zesty flavors, but still satisfies that need for “comfort” food in January. I love how cheesy and filling this main course is, and the bonus of a one-pot dish (less clean-up!) is always appreciated in our house."
Thursday: Mediterranean Baked Fish Recipe with Tomatoes and Capers
A "succulent white fish (cod or halibut will work) baked in a fresh tomato sauce with capers and raisins. It’s a delicate, and flavor-packed baked fish... an eastern Mediterranean spice trio –coriander, paprika, and cumin–take it to a new level of delicious."
Friday: Zucchini-Pesto-Sausage Pizza
"What’s the secret to getting this zucchini pizza on the table quickly? Use pre-baked crusts. Cut the zucchini and mozzarella as thin as possible to guarantee tender zucchini and expertly melted cheese in under 10 minutes. If you like to make your own pizza crust and have one on hand, pre-bake your crust for about 8 minutes before flipping it over and adding the toppings."
Weekend Treat: Easy 4 Ingredient Baked Pears
These Baked Pears are EASY and delicious with 4 simple ingredients. Drizzled in honey, warmed with spiced cinnamon and crunchy with granola. A go-to desserts without the guilt!
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