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Recipe of the Week: Shrimp Kebab with Basmati Rice and Steamed Vegetables

August 25, 2009 at 5:28 pm · Filed under Mediterranean Diet Recipes ·Tagged , , ,

As part of the Mediterranean diet, you can enjoy delicious recipes like this Shrimp Kebab. This is just one of the fast and easy recipes in our 28 Day Mediterranean Diet Plan Book that is available on our website or on Amazon.com. Most of the recipes take 10 minutes or less to make, and the ingredients are readily available. Our authentic restaurant recipes have been analyzed by Dietitians, endorsed by Doctors and enjoyed by thousands.”

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Shrimp Kebab with Basmati Rice and Steamed Vegetables (629 cals)

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Temperature Instructions: Preheat oven to 450 degrees

Ingredients:
* 4 ounces shrimp, peeled & de-veined
* 4 1″ thick onion slices
* 1 tsp margarine
* 4 tbsp Ayhan’s Lemon & Herb Dressing and Marinade
* 2/3 cup cooked basmati rice
* 4 grape tomatoes
* 4 whole mushrooms
* 1 cup fresh or frozen vegetables of choice

Directions: Mix shrimp, tomatoes, mushrooms, onions, with Ayhan’s Lemon and Herb Dressing. Put them on skewers with one of each. Use second skewer if needed. Preheat oven to 500 and bake for 15 minutes. Meantime prepare basmati rice according to box. Serve shrimp and veggie kebab over basmati rice pilaf. Serve kebabs over rice and arrange vegetables around the plate.

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Recipe of the Week: Spinach Pie

August 25, 2009 at 5:21 pm · Filed under Mediterranean Diet Recipes ·Tagged ,

As part of the Mediterranean Diet, you can incorporate easy to make recipes into your daily diet routine.

Spinach Pie (466 cals)

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients

* 2 sheets phyllo dough
* 1 tbsp low fat parmesan cheese, grated
* 2 ounces low-fat feta cheese, crumbled
* ¼ cup onions, diced
* 2 cup spinach, fresh or frozen
* 2 egg whites
* 2 tbsp olive oil
* 1 cup fat free or soy milk, to drink
* as needed cooking spray
* to taste salt and pepper
* 1 clove and garlic, crushed

Directions: Steam the spinach either in the microwave or on the stovetop, squeeze out any water, and set aside. Sauté onions with garlic with 1 tbsp olive oil until soft. Add spinach and sauté 5 minutes. Allow to cool. Add cheeses, egg whites, and salt and pepper, to taste. Brush phyllo dough with remaining oil. Spread ingredients between 2 pieces of phyllo and fold into triangular shape. Spray cooking sheet with cooking spray to avoid sticking. Bake at 450 degrees for 10 minutes, until golden brown.
Nutrition Facts

Calories: 466
Total Fat: 33g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Cholesterol: 15mg
Sodium: 360mg
Total Carbs: 28g
Dietary Fiber: 2g
Sugars: 7g

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