Legumes & Grains (lentils, chickpeas, freekeh, bulgur, quinoa, beans...) are Mediterranean Diet essentials.
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We are so so fortunate that health meets flavor in the Mediterranean treatment of legumes and grains, wonderful plant-based proteins. This "plant-based" buzz-phrase has been lived for eons in the Mediterranean diet, which includes a treasure trove of meatless proteins: Lentils, Beans, Chickpeas, Quinoa, Bulgur and Freekeh. My sister turned me on to the glory that is a bowl of white beans with roasted tomatoes and olive oil. Shake your za'atar on those tomatoes, and double the glory! Lentils show up here every week in the form of mujadara, and often as garlicky lentil soup with Swiss chard (rushta). As for the quinoa, put a handful in your tabbouleh. That's delicious and good protein not just for gluten-free folks, but everybody. A big quinoa salad makes for next-level lunches and snacks that fuel us for the rest of the day. You'll want a big spoon for that one, which also includes protein-packed edamame. On to chickpeas, and well . . . what can I say? We are Smooth Hummus addicts, in all of its many wonderful iterations. Try it with fresh herbs, olives, tabbouleh, or topped with spicy sauteed peppers. Bulgur and freekeh are both forms of wheat, in granules that soak or cook up with ease. Coarse bulgur makes this soup extra satisfying, and makes a pleasing pilaf like this. I put all of the above on repeat, and truth: we can't wait to eat these savory, delectable, healthy dishes again and again and again. SHOP my excellent big huge bags of legumes this week and SAVE using code PROTEINPOWER15. | |
| We need lots of protein! Guidelines are that women should average 46 grams per day, men 56 grams per day. That boils down to 3-4 servings of protein per day. Let's get after it! And SAVE using code PROTEINPOWER15. | |
| Mujadara, lentil pilaf with coarse bulgur or rice. Mom called this the "perfect protien." Also so high in fiber.
Note: not just any lentil will do here! | |
| Smooth Hummus! The flavor and texture here bring us back for more of the protein-packed goodness of hummus. | |
| New! Freekeh, the green wheat that adds delicious high-protein, fiber-rich flavor + chew to recipes, is a favorite in my pantry. Stay tuned this week for a new recipe using my organic freekeh! | |
| A simple way to sort lentils. | | |
| Protein-packed Quinoa Salad. | | |
| Spicy sauteed red peppers atop Smooth Hummus. | | |
| Toasted Bulgur Pilaf with Zucchini. | |
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