Mediterranean diet recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks

Mediterranean diet recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks
Mediterranean diet recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks

We’ve heard it for a long time now: The Mediterranean diet is the way to go, at least according to U.S. News & World Report’s rankings of Best Diets that put the eating pattern at the top of the pile six years running.

The diet is characterized by eating primarily plant-based foods, including fruits and vegetables, while also fitting in beans, nuts, whole grains, seafood and lean poultry. There is a focus on unsaturated fat from sources like extra-virgin olive oil, too. 

And it’s a good option for anyone to try, according to dietitians.

But shifting how you eat can feel intimidating. We get it, we’ve been there, too, looking at our pantry like “where do we even start?”

Not to worry, USA TODAY rounded up some very tasty Mediterranean focused recipes from professionals for you to try at home.