Mediterranean Diet Foods

The Mediterranean Diet is commonly known for the health benefits it provides and it is no surprise that more and more doctors, nutritionists and food experts recommend it. Due to the low calories meals and the virgin quality of the fat source used, the mediterranean diet is an excellent ally for facing a number of diseases and their risks.

In order to cook Mediterranean style you only need simple ingredients you can easily find in a supermarket, fresh fruits & vegetables and olive oil.

Veal with vegetables & mushrooms 


for 8 servings


Ingredients

• 2 kg veal (without any fat parts)
• 2 aubergines, chopped in cubes
• 2 zucchinis, chopped in cubes
• 4 potatoes, chopped in cubes 
• 3 carrots, chopped in rolls
• 2 medium to big onions, finely chopped
• 4 tomatos, each cut in two pieces
• 2-3 paprikas, red, orange, yellow, green - mix colors, chopped
• 250 gr mushrooms, any kind or mixed
• 400 gr tomatoes concasse (chopped tomatoes in tomato juice)
• 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
• salt, pepper, paprika pepper, oregano, rosemary, dill (better dried)

To marinate the veal:

• lemon juice of 3 lemons
• 3 tablespoons mustard mild or hot
• salt, pepper, thyme  

You will need a deep baking pan or pot and a cooking brush for this recipe


Directions


1. Cut the veal in 8 slices
2. Mix the ingredients for the marinade in a bowl and let the veal slices in it until you prepare the rest 
    Don't forget to turn the meat both sides


Tip: If you have planned to cook this meal you can leave the veal in the marinade all night in the refrigerator covered with a piece of folio, to cook the next day. It will give an excellent taste.


3. Using a cooking brush apply the olive oil in your baking pot, bottom and sides
4. After chopping all your vegetables in big cubes or rolls put them in the pot, except for the 4 tomatoes each cut in 2 pieces, and mix with your hands
5. Add the mushrooms and the tomatoes concasse
6. Add salt, pepper & spices and mix again
7. On the top of the vegetables mix put the marinated veal slices and decorate with the tomatoes
8. Cover the pot with its cover or folio and put in the oven


Preheated oven at 200^oC

Cook time ≈ 1h 30 min


Get more delicious and healthy Mediterranean Diet Recipes here

Get more delicious and healthy Mediterranean Diet Recipes here



Something to remember: 
Use all the spices you like and as much as you like.
Don't be afraid to try different ingredients.
Add what you like or remove what you don't like.
You do not need to use fat to improve your cooking or the flavor of your food.

Good luck with your recipes!