9-New Mediterranean Diet Dinner Recipes to Make This February: If you want to try some new recipes, these 22 that were just released should do the trick. Plus, they all fit with the Mediterranean diet, which is one of the best ways to eat.
This plan is different from many others because it focuses on what foods you can eat instead of what foods you should avoid. And the best part is that you don’t have to eat Mediterranean food; you can try any taste or cuisine.
Just make sure that more veggies, whole grains, healthy fats, legumes, and spices are part of your daily meals. You will want to make our Veggie Enchiladas and Mushroom Miso Pasta every week for dinner because they are so tasty.
1. Mushroom-Miso Pasta
Another umami-rich ingredient that takes this quick veggie recipe to the next level is the mushrooms that are added to this miso pasta. White miso, which is light and a little sweet, is what we use. It is easier to mix the miso into the pasta if you whisk it into the cooking water that you saved.
2. The Best Veggie Enchiladas
These veggie enchiladas are made with sweet corn, onion, peppers, zucchini, and beans. To save time, the enchilada sauce is bought from the store. The heat level of enchilada sauce can be low to hot.
But green enchilada sauce also works well. We like the natural taste of red enchilada sauce better. To make it a little different, use a poblano pepper instead of the bell pepper and yellow squash instead of the zucchini.
3. One-Pot White Bean, Spinach & Sun-Dried Tomato Orzo with Lemon & Feta
You can make this pasta dish with white beans, spinach, and sun-dried tomatoes in just one pot. It tastes great and is easy to clean up. It tastes even better if you toast the orzo before you add the broth.
Chop some kale or Swiss chard instead of spinach. It might take longer for the other greens to wilt in the pan. If you want to use a stronger green, add it to the pan in the last five minutes of cooking.
4. Baked Feta & Tomato Spaghetti Squash
The trend of baked tomato and feta pasta gave me the idea for this easy baked spaghetti squash recipe. It will be the star of any dinner.
When you mix the feta and tomatoes that were baked in the squash half, you get a lovely sauce. The balsamic glaze makes the tomatoes taste more acidic while adding a nice touch of sweetness. You can use dried oregano instead of fresh, but cut the amount in half. Serve with a salad and a piece of fresh bread.
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5. 20-Minute White Bean Soup
When you’re short on time, this fiber-rich soup is a quick and healthy way to make dinner. A little heavy cream is added to the end of this brothy soup to give it body and richness. To make the soup thicker, mash up half of the beans and add them to the soup right before you add the cream.
To save time, you can use frozen collard greens and sweet potatoes. But if you have more time, fresh vegetables will work just as well. With toasted bread to dip it in.
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6. Curried Cauliflower Salad Sandwiches
In this meatless sandwich, the creamy cauliflower mixture was made to taste like Indian raita. To round out the spices in the curry powder, yogurt, peanuts, and mustard are added.
Pomegranate arils add a juicy, sweet pop. To make things easier, buy a bag of cauliflower florets instead of the whole head, and look for cases of pomegranate arils.
7. Chef Michelle Bernstein’s Lemongrass-&-Coconut Poached Salmon
Psoriatic arthritis is an autoimmune disease that often shows up as joint pain. Chef Michelle Bernstein has it. She made this Lemongrass and Coconut Poached Salmon recipe just for EatingWell.
Turmeric, ginger, and salmon are all in it, and together they fight inflammation. That will make the meal fuller. Serve it with brown rice or over rice noodles.
8. Chicken Paprikash Soup
The creamy, paprika-flavored broth in this hearty soup is based on Hungarian chicken paprikash. Tomatoes, bell pepper, and chicken are mixed into the stock.
We like chicken legs because they are tender and tasty, but chicken breast will also work. You can use chili powder or cayenne pepper instead of hot paprika if you don’t have any on hand.
9. Slow-Cooker Spinach & Artichoke Chicken Soup
This soup is great for people who love spinach and artichokes. There are lots of vegetables and chopped chicken in the creamy base. The chicken soaks up the broth and adds protein.
There is less salt in frozen artichoke hearts than in canned ones, but you can use canned ones instead. Just make sure to wash them well before putting them in the oven.