Omega-3s, protein, and fiber make avocado toast a healthy breakfast or snack. On whole-grain toast, add avocado, a soft-boiled egg, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes or lime juice.
Middle Eastern eggplant purée baba ghanouj is smoked and prepared with olive oil, eggplant, and tahini. High in vitamins and minerals, this low-carb dip goes well with carrots, celery, and peppers.
Fava bean dip is packed with protein, vitamins, and soluble fiber that helps lower cholesterol. It pairs well with non-starchy vegetables like carrots, celery, and cucumber.
Chickpeas, olive oil, and tahini make hummus a versatile, healthful snack. It enhances cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, carrots, and celery. Chocolate hummus with maple syrup, cocoa powder.
Red lentil dip is a tasty Mediterranean snack with protein, fiber, and B vitamins. Serve with fresh veggies or whole-wheat pita. Lebanese lentil soup is wonderful with red lentils.
Vitamin C-rich roasted bell peppers are a Mediterranean snack. After blistering peppers at 500°F, peel and add balsamic vinegar or Italian dressing for flavor.
Protein-packed nuts and seeds provide healthful fats and nutrients. Eat them raw or roasted at 350°F with rosemary, salt, or chili powder. Almonds, cashews, hazelnuts, pine nuts, pistachios.
A whole-wheat tortilla or cauliflower crust, marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese, veggies, plus oregano and black pepper make Mediterranean pizza a healthy alternative.