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I'm a dietitian on the Mediterranean diet. Here are 7 of my favorite easy dinner recipes.

Lauren ManakerMay 29, 2024, 07:11 IST

I like to add plenty of herbs, spices, and veggies to my meals.Chiyacat/Shutterstock

I'm a dietitian who follows the Mediterranean diet, but I don't like to cook big meals.
Instead, I have some easy go-to dinners like chili, walnut tacos, and slow-cooker chicken.

As a registered dietitian, I generally follow the principles of the Mediterranean diet as closely as I can. The lifestyle diet is constantly being touted as the best way to eat, and I agree.

But because I am juggling my business, parenting responsibilities, relationships, and so much more, meals that take a ton of time and planning are simply not in the cards.

Luckily, I can still whip up nutritious and delicious dinners on busy days. Here are some of the recipes I keep going back to.

Salmon, whole grains, and veggies is a foolproof combo.

Quinoa is a great whole grain to pair with salmon.P-Kheawtasang/Shutterstock

Chili is easy to make on busy weeknights.

I always put extra beans in my chili.Lauren Manaker

Walnut tacos are a go-to recipe in my house.

You can also add mushrooms to the "meat" for added nutritional value.Hope Phillips/Shutterstock

Edamame salad is great for meal prepping.

Edamame is a good source of protein and fiber.Razmarinka/Shutterstock

Store-bought salad kits are also a lifesaver.

You can easily add extra protein to the salad, like chicken breast or nuts.Lauren Manaker

Slow-cooker chicken makes for a juicy and satisfying dish.

Slow-cooker meals take very little effort in the kitchen. Lauren Manaker

There's no reason you can't have oatmeal for dinner.

Oatmeal is a classic Mediterranean-diet meal. Lauren Manaker

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