Sunday is formally the first day of autumn. Though I am ready for it, I do not know about you! I’m considering apple picking, walks in the forest and vibrant foliage. At this busiest time of year, I also consider ways to spend less time in the kitchen and yet have healthful food.
Fall Mediterranean Diet Dinners You Can Make in 30 Minutes or Less (Weekly Plan & Shopping List!)
This gives more time to appreciate all the events October has to offer. The dinners also suit our Mediterranean Diet, an eating plan that emphasizes on stuffing your plate with fruits and vegetables, whole grains and beans and lean protein and healthy fats to help keep you feeling your best. Let’s explore!
A lot of people think of spaghetti squash as a substitute for pasta, but I like it for what it is: a tasty vegetable that goes well with a lot of different tastes. It is turned into a rich, high-calcium dish with baby spinach, artichokes, cream cheese, and Parmesan cheese here.
A hearty chickpea and spinach stew on Sunday
On a fall Sunday, I love making a big pot of soup or stew. This one has a lot of protein and fiber, which will help your gut stay healthy and make you feel full. Chickpeas, ground turkey, veggies, and spices make up this hearty dish. The stew has body because some of the beans are mashed. It goes well with whole-wheat bread.
Beet salad with goat cheese and balsamic vinaigrette was served on Monday.
Some people don’t like the earthy taste of beets; try golden beets for a softer taste. But they’re so good for you! They’re full of fiber, vitamins, and antioxidants like betalains that help lower inflammation and your risk of cancer and heart disease.
White bean and sun-dried tomato gnocchi on Tuesday
This easy skillet dinner has vitamin C and vitamin K from the sun-dried tomatoes and spinach. Vitamin C helps your immune system, and vitamin K keeps your bones strong. With a little heavy cream, the beans add plant-based energy, and the sauce coats the gnocchi and ties everything together.
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Wednesday: Fish with herbs, wilted greens, and mushrooms
Eating more fish is something I try to do because I know it’s good for me, but to be honest, I don’t always enjoy it as much as other foods. Not so with this dish. Mediterranean Herb Mix is used to season cod pieces, which are served with sautéed onion, mushrooms, kale, and tomato. It only needs some brown rice on the side.
Thursday: Stuffed spaghetti squash with cheese, spinach, and artichokes
Friday: Chicken thighs withA lot of people think of spaghetti squash as a substitute for pasta, but I like it for what it is: a tasty vegetable that goes well with a lot of different tastes. It is turned into a rich, high-calcium dish with baby spinach, artichokes, cream cheese, and Parmesan cheese here.
Chicken thighs with couscous and kale for dinner on Friday
With its warm cumin-spiced chicken legs and brothy pearl couscous and kale, this bowl is the perfect thing to warm up with on a cool fall night. The chicken adds a lot of protein to the dish, and the kale is full of vitamins and nutrients that your body needs, like calcium for strong bones and vitamin A for healthy eyes. On the side, put our bright Marinated Cherry Tomato Salad.