The 400 Calorie Mediterranean Diet Cookbook

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February 11, 2022

It’s Foodie Friday! I’ve reviewed a different Mediterranean diet cookbook before but more recipes/ideas don’t hurt! The 400 Calorie Mediterranean Diet Cookbook is by the same author and has 100 different recipes!

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The 400-Calorie Mediterranean Diet Cookbook

By Peter Minaki

Author: Peter Minaki
Genre: Food/Cooking
Pages: 320

This cookbook is divided into the following sections:

Lose Weight with the Mediterranean Diet

The Mediterranean diet is high in fiber and includes healthy fats — it’s tastier than lots of “low-fat” diet options and can be comfortably followed for long periods of time. (I generally take issue with “diets” because most of them are not sustainable, but this one is!) This section also talks about fueling for short/longer workouts + emphasizes the importance of a healthy diet as well as regular physical activity/exercise. Music to my ears!

Breakfast

Tomato and Goat Cheese Breakfast Casserole, Baklava Oatmeal, Greek Biscotti, and even explains how to make your own Homemade Greek Yogurt!

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370cal Sausage Breakfast

Soups and Salads

Beet Soup, Gazpacho, Italian Wedding Soup (one of my favorite types of soup!), Baby Greens with Chickpea Dressing, Spinach Salad with Apples and Mint, Strawberry Feta Salad with Balsamic Dressing…

240cal Arugula, Pear, and Goat Cheese Salad

Appetizers and Snacks

Santorini’s Yellow Pea Dip, Eggplant Caponata, Greek Bruschetta, Zucchini Patties, Phyllo-Wrapped Shrimp…

180cal Parsley Spread

Side Dishes

Citrus-Steamed Carrots, Grilled Asparagus with Roasted Peppers and Feta, Wax Beans with Roasted Garlic, Capers and Parsley,

60cal Sautéed Mushrooms

Chicken and Poultry Main Dishes

Chicken Galantine (French specialty dish of stuffed meat, but modified to be healthier!), Pomegranate-Glazed Chicken, Tuscan Chicken and White Beans, Spicy Turkey Breast with Fruit Chutney…

Beef and Lamb Main Dishes

Greek-Style Flank Steak, Spanish Beef Stew, Short Ribs with Red Wine, Lemon Verbena Rack of Lamb, Braised Lamb Shoulder…

180cal Braciola (Italian dish with thin meat sliced filled + rolled into spirals)

Pork Main Dishes

Paprika Meatballs, Sausage and Peppers, Pork Skewers, Zucchini and Sausage Casserole, Sautéed Pork Medallions and Potatoes…

Seafood and Fish Main Dishes

Olive Oil-Poached Cod, Salmon with Anchovy Caper Vinaigrette, Oven-Poached Bass with Kalamata Chutney, Red Snapper with Peppers and Vinegar, Grilled Sea Bass…

160cal Lime-Poached Flounder

Vegetarian Main Dishes

Pasta with Cherry Tomatoes, Cheese, and Basil, Bulgur-Stuffed Zucchini, Chickpea Salad with Roasted Red Peppers and Green Beans, Roasted Vegetables with Beans…

Desserts

Stuffed Figs, Almond Tangerine Bites, Café Frappé, Honey Fritters, Sesame Snaps, Cypriot Cookies…

190cal Sautéed Strawberries in Yogurt Soup

Each recipe in The 400-Calorie Mediterranean Diet Cookbook contains:

A short introduction
Serving size
Ingredients
Instructions
Nutrition facts (including calories, fat, sodium, carbohydrates, fiber, sugar, and protein)

Whether or not you’re actually looking to lose weight, the Mediterranean diet is generally healthier than most “diets” out there and this includes a lot of delicious-lookin’ no-nonsense recipes.