Mediterranean Recipes

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Mayzism
Mayzism Posts: 3 Member
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Recommended by most Doctors is the Mediterranean diet.

Help me find the best Mediterranean Recipes.

Trying some Mediterranean Kale tonight.
http://allrecipes.com/recipe/218989/mediterranean-kale/?internalSource=previously viewed&referringContentType=home page

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  • snowflake954
    snowflake954 Posts: 8,399 Member
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    I live in Italy and have been cooking Italian food for 30 yrs for my family. I took a look at the first recipe--it calls for soy sauce. That's an Asian product, it doesn't come from the Mediterranean area originally. Another recipe calls for quinoa--that also is not from this area. So, these recipes aren't original Mediterranean. That doesn't mean that they aren't tasty. I'm afraid "Mediterranean" is becomeing a pubblicity buzz word. So, sorry, can't help you pick out the best recipe--I'll stick with my own.
  • Francl27
    Francl27 Posts: 26,371 Member
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    snowflake954 wrote: »
    I live in Italy and have been cooking Italian food for 30 yrs for my family. I took a look at the first recipe--it calls for soy sauce. That's an Asian product, it doesn't come from the Mediterranean area originally. Another recipe calls for quinoa--that also is not from this area. So, these recipes aren't original Mediterranean. That doesn't mean that they aren't tasty. I'm afraid "Mediterranean" is becomeing a pubblicity buzz word. So, sorry, can't help you pick out the best recipe--I'll stick with my own.

    Excellent point... I keep hearing about the Mediterranean diet, but the Italian people I know eat a lot of pasta... quite sure it's not what the Mediterranean diet is about... and don't tell me that Italy isn't on the Mediterranean sea...
  • snowflake954
    snowflake954 Posts: 8,399 Member
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    Francl27 wrote: »
    snowflake954 wrote: »
    I live in Italy and have been cooking Italian food for 30 yrs for my family. I took a look at the first recipe--it calls for soy sauce. That's an Asian product, it doesn't come from the Mediterranean area originally. Another recipe calls for quinoa--that also is not from this area. So, these recipes aren't original Mediterranean. That doesn't mean that they aren't tasty. I'm afraid "Mediterranean" is becomeing a pubblicity buzz word. So, sorry, can't help you pick out the best recipe--I'll stick with my own.

    Excellent point... I keep hearing about the Mediterranean diet, but the Italian people I know eat a lot of pasta... quite sure it's not what the Mediterranean diet is about... and don't tell me that Italy isn't on the Mediterranean sea...

    Not sure what you mean here. Yes, the Mediterraenean diet has alot of carbs. And yes, Italy is on the Mediterranean. The diet is extremely complex and varies from country to country, but has certain givens---olive oil, fresh fruits and vegetables, carbs, legumes, cheeses, fish and meat. It goes back thousands of years and is steeped in tradition. For instance, every village in Italy is famous for food products, sometimes produced only there. You cannot claim that in America. Italians take their food very seriously. The OP asked to help her pick out the best "Mediterranean recipe" "acclaimed by doctors" on a certain web site. I just told her that some of the ingredients in the recipes (soy sauce) are not Mediterrenean foods, and therefore the recipes are not authentic. In my opinion.
  • dandelily
    dandelily Posts: 11 Member
    edited March 2016
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    Would it work to simplify the diet to include natural and whole foods, with an emphasis on vegetables, and with olive oil as the main source of fat?

    I don't have a recipe but my first food ideas were ratatouille and vegetable lasagna.
  • leahkathleen13
    leahkathleen13 Posts: 272 Member
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    Beans N greens

    Get a skillet and put some olive oil in it, a few tablespoons.
    Chop up a few coves of garlic and brown.
    Add a can of cannellini beans or two.
    Simmer 10-15 mins.
    Smash a fresh tomato by hand into mixture, add spices like basil of desired.
    Chop up spinach or any greens in hand and throw into skillet.
    Simmer down and enjoy! Sorry I don't have calories on this.
    It's a family recipe, Italian all the way!
  • leahkathleen13
    leahkathleen13 Posts: 272 Member
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    Oh yeah, top with Parmesan and add chicken or sausage if u have the calories for it!
  • laur357
    laur357 Posts: 896 Member
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    The Mediterranean-esque basics would be to eat a diet heavy in vegetables and fruit, whole grains, legumes, 'good' fats like olives, olive oil, fatty fish, etc. Fish a few times a week. Treat meat and cheese more as a garnish rather than the center of the dish. Not strictly Mediterranean ingredients, but some examples follow. Some are a little higher in calories, but I find that the high fiber content from the grains/beans plus fat is really filling.

    Med. Cod Packets:
    http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/mediterranean-cod-packets.html

    Chickpea, Barley, & Feta Salad:
    http://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/chickpea-barley-and-feta-salad

    Farro Salad with Spiced Chickpeas:
    http://www.budgetbytes.com/2016/02/mediterranean-farro-salad-with-spiced-chickpeas/

    Chicken and Canellini Beans:
    http://www.realsimple.com/food-recipes/browse-all-recipes/chicken-with-white-beans-and-tomatoes

    Orzo Salad (good with whole wheat orzo):
    http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ree-drummond/mediterranean-orzo-salad.html

    Pan-roasted Salmon Panzanella:
    http://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/pan-roasted-salmon-and-bread-salad

    Quinoa Salad:
    http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/bobby-flay/quinoa-salad-with-asparagus-goat-cheese-and-black-olives-recipe.html

    Grilled Pesto Shrimp:
    http://www.skinnytaste.com/2012/07/grilled-pesto-shrimp-skewers.html#more

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