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High Protein Mediterranean Dinner

Enjoy delicious and nutritious high protein Mediterranean meals featuring chicken, salmon, and vibrant vegetables that promote a healthy lifestyle.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Greek Chicken Bowls
  • 2 pieces Chicken breasts Seasoned with Greek seasoning
  • 1 cup Quinoa Cooked
  • 1 cup Cucumbers Diced
  • 1 cup Tomatoes Diced
  • 1/2 cup Feta cheese Crumbled
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil For drizzling and grilling
  • 1 tbsp Lemon juice For drizzling
For the Baked Salmon
  • 4 pieces Baked salmon fillets Skin-side down
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil For brushing
  • 1 cup Brown rice Served as a side
  • 2 cups Spinach Steamed
For the Stuffed Peppers
  • 2 pieces Bell peppers Halved and deseeded
  • 1 cup Cooked quinoa Mixed with diced veggies and protein

Method
 

Preparation of Greek Chicken Bowls
  1. Season chicken breasts generously with Greek seasoning and grill for 6-7 minutes on each side until cooked through and juicy.
  2. Serve over a bed of fluffy cooked quinoa, topped with diced cucumbers, fresh tomatoes, and crumbled feta cheese.
  3. Drizzle with olive oil and a squeeze of lemon juice.
Preparation of Baked Salmon
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Place salmon fillets skin-side down on a baking sheet, brush with olive oil, and sprinkle with seasoning.
  3. Bake for 12-15 minutes until flaky and tender, serving with brown rice and steamed spinach.
Preparation of Stuffed Peppers
  1. Halve and deseed the bell peppers.
  2. Mix cooked quinoa with diced veggies and your choice of protein.
  3. Fill the bell peppers with the mixture and bake at 375°F (190°C) for about 20 minutes until tender.

Notes

Serve with a wedge of lemon on the side to enhance flavors. Pair with a side salad for extra crunch.
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