Mediterranean Diet Inspiration

"The groundwork for all happiness is good health."- Leigh Hunt

Breakfast:

• 6 oz. Greek yogurt with ½ cup strawberries, 2 tbs pomegranate seeds, and 1 tsp. honey

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Nom nom nom

• 1 slice whole-grain toast with half mashed avocado

Lunch:

• Spinach with Garbanzo Beans and crusty bread 
• What you need:
• 2 cloves minced garlic 
• 1/4 onion diced
• 2 cups spinach 
• 1/2 can of garbanzo beans 
• 1 cup kale
• 1/4 cup shredded carrots
• How to make:
• Heat olive oil 
• Cook the garlic and onion for about 5 minutes

• Stir in the spinach and garbanzo beans

• Mix in the kale and carrots. Lightly mash the beans and cook until everything is thoroughly heated.

Dinner:

• Mediterranean Shrimp and Pasta 
• What you need:
• 2 tsp olive oil 
• 2 garlic cloves minced
• 2 cups chopped plum tomatoes 
• 1/4 cup sliced basil
• 1/3 cup kalamata olives 
• spinach linguine 
• 1/4 cup mozzarella 
• How to make:
• Cook pasta

Spinach linguine is healthier than the flour based traditional noodles

• Heat olive oil and saute garlic for 30 seconds

• Add in shrimp saute 1 minute 

• Add in tomato, olives, and basil, simmer 3 minutes

• Add in shrimp, tomato, olives, and basil to the pasta and top with cheese

It's basically the same thing as being in Greece... 

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Shrimp and Garlic Pasta

"Life is a combination of magic and pasta." - Federico Fellini

One of the last times I was home my dad introduced me to this pasta. It is insanely simple and delicious. I have altered the original recipe to have a little bit more of a kick and to include shrimp. As a college student, I am always looking for good simple recipes that can be kept as leftovers. This recipe is perfect for that. 

Olive Oil, Garlic, & Shrimp Spaghetti 

What You Need (serves two): 

• 1/4 cup of olive oil
• 1/2 pound of spaghetti 
• 6 cloves of garlic (everything is better with garlic)
• Red pepper flakes (up to you, I'm heavy handed with the red pepper)
• 15 large deveined shrimp 
• 2 tsp chopped parsley 
• 1 tsp lime juice
• 1 tsp garlic powder 

How to Make: 

Spaghetti & Sauce: 

•  Boil a large pot of water. Once the water starts to boil, add the spaghetti and cook approx.9 minutes.  Drain, and reserve 1 cup of pasta water.
• While the spaghetti is cooking, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
• Add the garlic & red pepper flakes and saute for 1 minute or until it sizzles.  Continue sauteeing until the edges of the garlic just begin to brown.
• Add the pasta water and continue cooking for 5 minutes, stiring occasionally.
• Turn the heat down to medium-low, then add the drained pasta and parsley.  Toss until the pasta has absorbed most of the liquid, about 3 minutes.  Serve immediately.

Crush cloves with the flat side of a blade

A solid handful of spaghetti is approx. 1/2 pound

Pasta and garlic

Garlic, red peppers, and olive oil

Shrimp:  

• Marinate your shrimp in lime juice, olive oil, red pepper flakes and garlic powder for 15 minutes
• Heat olive oil in a sauce pan over medium heat. Add the shrimp. (I always cook shrimp in a mix of oil, lime juice, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes)
• Cook shrimp until they are pink on both sides (around 11 minutes)
• Add shrimp to the spaghetti

Sizzling Shrimp in a lime, garlic, red pepper, olive oil medley 

Enjoy! 

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