Description
These easy healthy dinner recipes anyone can make are inspired by simple Cretan cooking. Fresh vegetables, olive oil, and balanced protein come together in a comforting, nourishing meal perfect for busy evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts or 1½ cups chickpeas
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 zucchini, sliced
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
- Sauté onion and garlic until soft and fragrant.
- Add chicken or chickpeas and cook until lightly golden.
- Add vegetables and season with oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Cook until vegetables are tender.
- Finish with lemon juice and serve warm.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stove. Swap chicken with tofu or beans for a vegetarian option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 75mg