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  5. 28 One-Pot Dinners for the Mediterranean Diet

28 One-Pot Dinners for the Mediterranean Diet

Updated February 01, 2021
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It’s easy to follow the Mediterranean diet with these one-pot dinner recipes. We pack these dinners with Mediterranean ingredients like fish, beans, lentils and plenty of fresh (or frozen) vegetables. Plus, these recipes only require one pot or pan, so you’ll have an easy clean up. Recipes like Slow-Cooker Mediterranean Chicken & Chickpea Soup and Mediterranean Chicken Skillet are healthy, flavorful and make following the Mediterranean diet delicious.

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Mediterranean Chicken Skillet

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In this one-skillet Mediterranean chicken recipe, chicken thighs are infused with lemon, garlic and herbs and paired with orzo that's perfectly al dente. Charred tomatoes and onions add full flavor to complete this easy Mediterranean dinner.

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Mediterranean Cabbage Soup

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This vegan soup recipe is surprisingly easy to make. The flavorful broth is spiked with garlic, tomatoes and a hint of coriander. Just slice and dice your cabbage and fennel and you'll be enjoying this quick healthy soup in no time.Ā Source: EatingWell.com, January 2020

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Slow-Cooker Mediterranean Quinoa with Arugula

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Chock-full of quinoa, chickpeas and vegetables, this salad is a meal in itself. The roasted red peppers, lemon, olives and feta add familiar Mediterranean flavor. If you want to provide a meat option, serve with grilled chicken.Ā Source: Everyday Slow Cooker

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Chicken with Tomato-Balsamic Pan Sauce

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Fennel seeds give this tomato and balsamic sauce an extra kick, but if you don't have them on hand, try using cumin or coriander seeds, or 1 teaspoon of a ground herb or spice. Serve this easy chicken breast recipe with whole-wheat spaghetti or crusty bread to sop up the sauce. Save the unused chicken tenders in an airtight container in your freezer for up to 3 months. Once you have enough, thaw them out for another use.Ā Source: EatingWell Magazine, September/October 2018

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Eggs in Tomato Sauce with Chickpeas & Spinach

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Simmer eggs in a rich tomatoey cream sauce studded with chickpeas and silky spinach for a super-fast vegetarian dinner. Serve with a piece of crusty bread to soak up the sauce. Be sure to use heavy cream; a lower-fat option might curdle when mixed with acidic tomatoes.Ā Source: EatingWell.com, July 2018

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Slow-Cooker Mediterranean Chicken & Chickpea Soup

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This set-it-and-forget-it slow-cooker recipe simmers away all day so you come home to a warm and healthy dinner the whole family will love. Using bone-in chicken is the key to making rich soup without adding broth.Ā Source: EatingWell Magazine, March 2019

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One-Pot Pasta with Tuna

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Use the one-pot pasta cooking method to make this tuna pasta recipe that calls for just 5 ingredients and is ready in just over half an hour. For extra crunch and a tuna noodle casserole feel, sprinkle this speedy pasta dish with toasted whole-wheat panko breadcrumbs.Ā Source: EatingWell.com, January 2018

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Shrimp Scampi Zoodles

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Classic garlicky shrimp scampi gets a low-carb makeover in this easy dinner recipe. Zucchini noodles, also known as "zoodles," are a healthier alternative to traditional pasta--they mimic the texture of pasta while taking on the flavor of whatever sauce you serve them with. Make sure you salt and drain the zoodles, otherwise your final dish will be soupy and the flavor will be diluted.Ā Source: EatingWell.com, October 2018

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Chicken & Spinach Skillet Pasta with Lemon & Parmesan

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This one-pan pasta that combines lean chicken breast and sautéed spinach for a one-bowl meal is garlicky, lemony and best served with a little Parm on top. I call it "Mom's Skillet Pasta" and she called it "Devon's Favorite Pasta." Either way it's a quick and easy weeknight dinner we created together and scribbled on a little recipe card more than a decade ago, and it remains in my weekly dinner rotation to this day. It's a simple dinner the whole family will love.Ā Source: EatingWell.com, August 2018

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One-Skillet Salmon with Fennel & Sun-Dried Tomato Couscous

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Sun-dried tomato pesto and lemon do double duty to season both the salmon and the couscous in this healthy one-pan dinner recipe. Serve the salmon with extra lemon wedges and a dollop of plain yogurt, if desired.Ā Source: EatingWell Magazine, January/February 2018

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Slow-Cooker Mediterranean Stew

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This Mediterranean stew is a healthy dinner chock-full of vegetables and hearty chickpeas. A drizzle of olive oil to finish carries the flavors of this easy vegan crock-pot stew. Swap out the chickpeas for white beans for a different twist, or try collards or spinach in place of the kale. Any way you vary it, this stew is sure to go into heavy rotation when you are looking for healthy crock-pot recipes.Ā Source: EatingWell.com, November 2019

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Sicilian-Style Chicken Thighs

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Bright-green Castelvetrano olives hail from Sicily and have a buttery flavor and meaty texture that pair perfectly with the Italian seasoning and salty capers in this one-skillet chicken dinner. Look for them on your supermarket olive bar or in jars with Italian ingredients.Ā Source: EatingWell Magazine, January/February 2019

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Garlic-Sautéed Shrimp

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Peeled shrimp may be convenient, but here the shells--and heads if you are lucky enough to find them still on--are transformed into a quick stock that adds a boost of flavor. Serve the garlic-sautéed shrimp as an appetizer or use them as a topping for pasta or risotto.Ā Source: EatingWell Magazine, November/December 2018

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Lemony Linguine with Spring Vegetables

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Instead of cooking pasta in a huge pot of water, here we use just 3 1/2 cups for this one-pot pasta recipe. When the pasta is al dente, most of the water has evaporated and the bit that's left is thickened with the starch that cooks off the pasta. With just a few add-ins like lemon and Parmesan cheese you have a delicious silky sauce. Want to use up your veggie stash in the freezer? Swap in 8 ounces frozen spinach for fresh.Ā Source: EatingWell Magazine, March/April 2018

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Lentil & Root Veggie Soup

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French green lentils and black lentils hold up well to long, slow cooking without becoming mushy. Save the rinds from used-up blocks of Parmesan in a resealable plastic bag or tightly sealed container in the refrigerator. They give soup broths a rich, savory flavor.Ā Source: EatingWell Magazine, Soup Cookbook

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Spring Green Frittata

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Frittatas are a versatile dish that can be served at breakfast, lunch or dinner. This easy frittata, featuring green spring vegetables accented by chopped tomatoes and parmesan cheese, can be on your plate in just 25 minutes.Ā Source: Diabetic Living Magazine

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Slow-Cooker Chicken & White Bean Stew

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This load-and-go slow-cooker chicken recipe is perfect for a busy weeknight dinner. Serve this Tuscan-inspired dish with crusty bread, a glass of Chianti and a salad.Ā Source: EatingWell Magazine, January/February 2019

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Sauteed Shrimp and Asparagus

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Cook asparagus in white wine to make this sophisticated shrimp dinner. Try it the next time you're entertaining.Ā Source: Diabetic Living Magazine

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Lentil Sloppy Joes

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This simple recipe for slow-cooked sloppy joes is perfect for vegetarians as the traditional beef is replaced with heart-healthy lentils.Ā Source: Diabetic Living Magazine

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One-Pan Chicken Parmesan Pasta

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This chicken Parmesan pasta uses the one-pot pasta method to cook your noodles, chicken and sauce all in one skillet for a fast and easy dinner with minimal cleanup. Finish the dish under the broiler to achieve a delicious melted cheese crust.Ā Source: EatingWell.com, January 2018

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Slow-Cooker Mediterranean Chicken & Orzo

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Perk up basic chicken breast and whole-wheat orzo with the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean, like lemon and olives. This load-and-go recipe makes a complete and satisfying meal; just add a green salad.Ā Source: EatingWell.com, December 2017

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Tuscan White Bean Soup

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A pound of dried beans is the inexpensive foundation for this simple, hearty meal. Serve it with slices of whole-wheat bread or a side salad for a complete and satisfying lunch or dinner.Ā Source: Diabetic Living Magazine, Winter 2019

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Greek Chicken with Roasted Spring Vegetables & Lemon Vinaigrette

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This Greek-inspired chicken and vegetable sheet-pan meal is bursting with flavor. The chicken is coated in a mayonnaise and bread crumb mixture, roasted alongside asparagus, cremini mushrooms and grape tomatoes and then served with a lemon-feta vinaigrette.Ā Source: Diabetic Living Magazine

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Snapper Piccata

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Lean snapper in a buttery lemon-caper sauce is a simple main dish, ready in just 30 minutes.Ā Source: Diabetic Living Magazine

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One-Pot Greek Pasta

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A little bit of Sunday meal prep goes a long way in this one-dish Mediterranean pasta recipe. The pasta is cooked ahead of time and stored in the fridge to use for meals all week, but any leftover cooked pasta you have on hand will do. Chicken sausage with feta is especially good in this recipe.Ā Source: EatingWell.com, February 2018

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Pork Chops with Balsamic Sweet Onions

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Balsamic onions and raisins add a burst of sweet and savory flavor to pan-seared pork chops. Round out this healthy dinner recipe with sweet potatoes and green beans.Ā Source: EatingWell Magazine, March 2019

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Charred Shrimp & Pesto Buddha Bowls

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These shrimp and pesto Buddha bowls are delicious, healthy, pretty and take less than 30 minutes to prep. In other words, they're basically the ultimate easy weeknight dinner. Feel free to add additional vegetables and swap the shrimp for chicken, steak, tofu or edamame.Ā Source: EatingWell.com, June 2019

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Walnut-Rosemary Crusted Salmon

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Salmon and walnuts are both great sources of omega-3 fatty acids. Pair this easy salmon recipe with a simple salad and a side of roasted potatoes or quinoa.Ā Source: Diabetic Living Magazine, Fall 2018

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1 of 28 Mediterranean Chicken Skillet
2 of 28 Mediterranean Cabbage Soup
3 of 28 Slow-Cooker Mediterranean Quinoa with Arugula
4 of 28 Chicken with Tomato-Balsamic Pan Sauce
5 of 28 Eggs in Tomato Sauce with Chickpeas & Spinach
6 of 28 Slow-Cooker Mediterranean Chicken & Chickpea Soup
7 of 28 One-Pot Pasta with Tuna
8 of 28 Shrimp Scampi Zoodles
9 of 28 Chicken & Spinach Skillet Pasta with Lemon & Parmesan
10 of 28 One-Skillet Salmon with Fennel & Sun-Dried Tomato Couscous
11 of 28 Slow-Cooker Mediterranean Stew
12 of 28 Sicilian-Style Chicken Thighs
13 of 28 Garlic-Sautéed Shrimp
14 of 28 Lemony Linguine with Spring Vegetables
15 of 28 Lentil & Root Veggie Soup
16 of 28 Spring Green Frittata
17 of 28 Slow-Cooker Chicken & White Bean Stew
18 of 28 Sauteed Shrimp and Asparagus
19 of 28 Lentil Sloppy Joes
20 of 28 One-Pan Chicken Parmesan Pasta
21 of 28 Slow-Cooker Mediterranean Chicken & Orzo
22 of 28 Tuscan White Bean Soup
23 of 28 Greek Chicken with Roasted Spring Vegetables & Lemon Vinaigrette
24 of 28 Snapper Piccata
25 of 28 One-Pot Greek Pasta
26 of 28 Pork Chops with Balsamic Sweet Onions
27 of 28 Charred Shrimp & Pesto Buddha Bowls
28 of 28 Walnut-Rosemary Crusted Salmon

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