These healthy side dish recipes celebrate fresh vegetables and simple preparations. They're not just for people who follow the Mediterranean diet. They're for anyone who likes healthy ingredients cooked with the kind of minimal touch that allows their natural flavors to shine through. More than just grilled vegetables and couscous.
I love them both, but I try to think outside of that box. The chops will be grilled over charcoal, if that makes any difference. Our side dishes perfectly complement any main course of hummus with pita or kebabs, the fattoush salad to balance rich dishes and the lentil rice with roasted meats or stews. The Mediterranean diet is known as one of the healthiest eating patterns, not only because it adapts to your dietary preferences, but also because it encourages you to eat lots of satisfying foods, such as whole grains, legumes and vegetables.
And these side dishes make following this diet easier and tastier than ever. With this collection of 5-ingredient recipes (not including pantry staples, such as salt, pepper, and oil), you can effortlessly prepare tasty side dishes with foods you may already have on hand, such as quinoa, beans, or spinach. Recipes like our recipe for quinoa with peas and lemon and our quick and simple recipe for sautéed broccoli are nutritious, easy to prepare and perfect for a healthy dinner that you'll want to prepare over and over again. Each of these healthy Mediterranean side dishes contributes to a balanced diet and, at the same time, offers the bold and authentic flavors for which they are Mediterranean cuisine is well known.
When it comes to Mediterranean cuisine, all of Al Baraka's dishes are cooked with healthy ingredients that provide great nutritional value. Each of these points reinforces why Mediterranean side dishes are not only delicious, but they also enhance any dining experience. Al Baraka Market & Grill is an authentic Mediterranean restaurant in Raleigh, North Carolina, that has mastered the art of making authentic side dishes that complement main courses while standing out on their own. Whether it's to enjoy a five-star banquet or to impress guests, Mediterranean cuisine always meets your expectations.
The crunchy textures and spicy flavors help to cleanse the palate between rich or heavy dishes, making it an excellent complement to Mediterranean meals.
