Wednesday, September 3, 2014

Top 10 Healthy Mediterranean Food



Top 10 Healthy Mediterranean Food
Nations situated on the shores of Mediterranean Sea like France, Greece, Italy, Morocco, Spain etc are rich is culture and food history.  Their cuisines are taste-bud-tickling and healthy. Most of the Mediterranean foods are rich in healthy oils and low in saturated fat that is really good for your health. In this article, I shall be sharing the top 10 Mediterranean food cuisines that are healthy and easy to try.


The top 10 Mediterranean food recipes are as follows:


Rabe with Garlic and Anchovies

Top 10 Healthy Mediterranean Food

This wonderful recipe is made using broccoli rabe, olive oil, anchovy fillets, garlic and some spices. The recipe made using 2 pounds of broccoli rabe serves 7 to 8 people. 1 serving of this recipe  3mg cholesterol, 1g saturated fat, 5g protein and no dietary fibers and sugars. 




Mediterranean Potato Salad

Top 10 Healthy Mediterranean Food

It is a low-fat salad that is made using potatoes, cherry tomatoes, fresh Italian herbs, and onion. The recipe made using 300g potatoes serve 4 people. 1 serving of this recipe has 4g fat, 0.2g salt, 3g protein, 1g saturates, and 3g sugar. 




Okra and Chickpea Tagine

Top 10 Healthy Mediterranean Food

It is a quick and easy Mediterranean recipe which is full of Moroccan flavors. The recipe made using 1 pounds of okra (fresh or frozen) and 15 ounces Broccoli of rinsed chickpea serves 6 people. 1 serving of this recipe contains 1gm saturated fat, 6g fat, 443mg sodium, 7g dietary fibers with no sugars at all . 




Couscous Tabbouleh

Top 10 Healthy Mediterranean Food

It is a delicious salad which is enriched with vitamins, fiber and minerals. If you are using 1 ½ cups of whole-wheat couscous which is the main ingredient of this recipe, you will be able to make 8 servings (1 cup each). 1 serving of this would contain 110 calories, 2g fat, 4g dietary fiber, 4g protein with no sugars.




Eggplant Parmesan Pizza

Top 10 Healthy Mediterranean Food

This recipe is much loved by people from Mediterranean Areas. It is similar to a normal cheese pizza. In this eggplant parmesan is spun into pizza with parmigiano-reggiano cheese, marinara, fresh basil and grilled eggplant. 1 serving of this contains 12mg cholesterol, 7g of total fat, 16g proteins with no dietary fiber and sugars in it.




Italian Hazelnut Cookies

Top 10 Healthy Mediterranean Food

These are crispy and exotic cookies made using hazelnuts and eggs. 1 serving of these cookies contains 5g total fat with no saturated fat, 2g protein, 46mg sodium, and 88 calories. They do not contain any dietary fiber and sugars.




Grilled Pepper Salad

Top 10 Healthy Mediterranean Food

This recipe is very easy to make and looks really colorful. You will be using bell peppers (green, yellow, red etc.) with sweet sun-dried tomatoes and briny olives to make this healthy salad. 1 serving of this yummy salad contains 1g protein, 7g total fat, 330mg sodium with no extra sugars & dietary fiber in it.




Pasta, Tuna and Roasted Pepper Salad

Top 10 Healthy Mediterranean Food

This is indeed a very delicious salad that has creamy low-fat dressing which is made using bottled roasted red peppers. Tune is also a main ingredient of this salad. 1 serving of this salad contains 18g proteins, 5g fat with 1g saturated fat, 5530mg sodium and 270 calories.




Shrimp Saganaki

Top 10 Healthy Mediterranean Food

Saganaki is a two-handled and shallow skillet that is a traditional cooking vessel used in Greece. Jumbo shrimp is the main ingredient of this food recipe. 1 serving of this recipe contains 9g of total fat, 26g protein, 239 calories & 227mg cholesterol. This recipe does not contain any dietary fiber and sugar contents extra.




Smoky Green Beans with hazelnuts and bacon

Top 10 Healthy Mediterranean Food

This is a fast sauté with smoky and toasted flavors in it, making it a perfect winter meal. 1 serving of this recipe provides 100 calories, 12g carbohydrate, 5g total fat, 4g protein and 3mg cholesterol.


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