Mediterranean diet recipes with under 500 calories per meal

Here are the best Mediterranean diet meal recipes which are all super simple to make and come in at under 500 calories per serving.

Recommended as one of the best diets for overall health and weight loss, the Mediterranean diet is gaining popularity for good reason.

The mix of flavours and style of cooking help make the Mediterranean diet dishes not only healthy, but tasty too.

Here are some of taste.com.au’s best Mediterranean diet dinner recipes which are all super simple and under 500 calories per serve.

Turkey meatball and barley tray bake

The lemon rind in the meatballs adds an unexpected zing to this Greek-style tray bake.

Honey-glazed salmon with beet and freekeh salad

Tuck into this salmon dinner which will give you boost of Omega-3 and a flavour hit of fragrant herbs.

This salmon with beets salad is tasty and low in calories.

Lamb, barley and roasted cauliflower salad

Low in calories, this hearty Moroccan-inspired lamb salad is studded with pomegranate seeds and is ready in just 45 minutes.

Risoni salad with grilled prawns, basil and roasted vegetables

“This is an updated and zesty take on the classic pasta salad using risoni, prawns and yellow grape tomatoes. It’s also light on the cals with less than 400 calories.” – Michelle Southan

Lentil and kale moussaka

We’ve given this classic family dish a vegie makeover.

This moussaka is vegetarian and under 500 calories.

Tomato Greek salad with pan-fried fetta

Loaded with tomatoes and crispy fried fetta, this Greek salad-inspired salad is delicious served with grilled lamb kebabs or salmon fillets.

Pumpkin and zucchini ‘no pasta’ lasagne

You won’t even know the pasta is missing in this easy yet delicious pumpkin and zucchini lasagne.

Grilled chicken and vegetable barley bowl

For a bowl full of goodness try this low fat, low calorie chicken and vegetable dish.

Grilled chicken and barley bowl.

Sardine bruschetta with kale slaw

This healthy bruschetta is ready in 10 minutes, perfect for work lunches or a light dinner. It’s also low in fat and calories.

Mini pizzas with smoked salmon & herbed hummus

Shake up your weeknight meal routine with these family-friendly smoked salmon mini pizzas.

Smoked salmon and hummus mini pizzas.

Barbecued salmon with fennel, orange and chickpeas

Serve barbecued salmon with rocket, fennel and chickpeas – everyone will be asking for more.

Smoked salmon & chickpea salad with soft eggs

Shake up your weeknight meal routine with this cafe-style smoked salmon salad.

Sweet potato and lentils are a great mix.

Sweet potato and lentil patties with tzatziki

These easy vegetarian patties make for a great lunch-on-the-go.

Quick crusted fish with chickpea tabouli

For the perfect after-work meal that’s low in sodium and saturated fat, try this 15 minute dukkah crusted fish served with chickpea tabouli.

Rump steak with salsa verde and tomato salad

Salsa verde is an Italian sauce made from fresh herbs and capers and is delicious served with steak, seafood or a beef roast.

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