Elena Paravantes, MS, RDN is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist by the U.S. Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR). She is an expert on the Mediterranean Diet. She has been active as a clinician, consultant, author and lecturer for 20 years, both in the U.S. and Greece. An expert on the Greek Mediterranean Diet, her interviews and…
This creamy chickpea pesto salad is what healthy and delicious food is all about. We’re talking a ton of great flavors, simple heart-healthy ingredients, and all done in about 10 minutes. Serve it as a starter or even as a main course, as it certainly has enough protein. To make this recipe, I used canned…
This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy. This simple spinach mushroom egg scramble features sautéed veggies, creamy eggs, and fresh avocado for a quick, satisfying breakfast. Good morning! This egg scramble is so basic that I hadn’t planned on sharing the recipe, but I make it constantly for breakfast and it’s…
Spinach artichoke gnocchi combines the delicious flavors and textures of creamy spinach artichoke dip with pillowy gnocchi! This easy 1-pan meal is packed with protein and veggies! (gluten-free, soy-free, and nut-free options) Gnocchi seems to be having a moment on social media, so I got a bunch of refrigerated gnocchi and decided to use it…
Marry me tofu bake is like a high protein plant-based lasagna style bake. Tofu, creamy smoky sauce, spinach sun-dried tomato tofu ricotta, and no pasta! Lasagna meets tofu parmigiana meets marry me tofu, minus pasta. Easy to make all in one baking dish. Over 20 gm protein! Options for gluten-free, soy-free, and nut-free My husband…
A fully loaded, flavor packed, protein rich summer spinach salad with an umami-packed crisp chickpea hemp seed olive crumble, nutrient dense greens, and creamy, vibrant tahini lemon dressing. A perfect hot weather dinner. (23g protein and 15g fiber per serving, (gluten-free, soy-free, nut-free, high protein) This is a fantastically hearty summer spinach salad. It has…
Are you looking for a light, versatile, protein-packed dinner idea!? Enter this Greek chicken burger recipe! These flavourful burgers come together quickly, and there are so many ways to enjoy Greek chicken burgers! Infused with creamy and salty feta, sun-dried tomatoes, and spinach, these delicious burgers offer a refreshing Greek twist to burger night. You…
Flaky, golden brown layers of crispy phyllo pastry filled with creamy feta cheese, fresh dill, leek, and spinach filling. Each bite into these spanakopita triangles is pure heaven. What makes this spanakopita recipe different from all of the others? I’m glad you asked! First, I use fresh spinach but don’t cook it before adding it…
