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Mediterranean Diet – Moroccan Salad & Chicken Pita

Prep: 25min
Cook: 25min
Total: 50min
Recipe 1

EASY MOROCCAN SALAD

Prep 5min
Cook 10min
Total 15min

Ingredients for 4 servings

  • 1 cucumber, peeled and diced (seeds removed)
  • 3 Roma tomatoes, diced (seeds removed)
  • 1/3 cup Kalamata olives
  • 1/2 red onion, diced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely diced
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • juice from 1 lemon
  • sea salt & pepper to taste

Steps

Step 1

In a bowl, mix together all the ingredients and season to taste with sea salt, pepper and lemon. Allow to rest in the fridge for about 20 minutes before serving.

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Recipe 2

Moroccan Chicken With Pita

Prep 20min
Cook 15min
Total 35min

Ingredients for 4 servings

  • 1 lb chicken breast, raw
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Spice rub
    • 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
    • 2 teaspoons paprika
    • 1 teaspoon ginger
    • 1 teaspoon turmeric
    • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
    • 1 teaspoon cumin
    • pepper to taste
    • pinch of sea salt
  • 4 whole wheat pitas
  • 4 servings Moroccan salad
  • 4 tablespoons tahini
  • Garnish
    • chopped parsley
    • chopped cilantro

 

Steps

Step 1

Set oven to 420F.

Step 2

Season chicken breasts with ONE (1) tablespoon olive oil and the spice rub. Let the chicken marinate for at least 20 minutes or overnight.

Step 3

Set a skillet on medium high heat and once hot add olive oil. Add the chicken breast and sear on each side for 3 minutes, then place the entire skillet in the oven and bake for 6 to 8 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.

Step 4

Garnish and enjoy with a whole wheat pita, a serving of Moroccan salad and a tablespoon of tahini.

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