8 High Protein Casseroles For The Mediterranean Diet

Greek Spinach and Feta Casserole: Combine chopped spinach, crumbled feta cheese, diced tomatoes, cooked quinoa or farro, and beaten eggs in a baking dish.

Mediterranean Chicken and Chickpea Casserole: Mix cooked chicken breast chunks with cooked chickpeas, diced tomatoes, chopped Kalamata olives, and crumbled feta cheese.

Tuna and White Bean Casserole: Combine canned tuna, white beans (such as cannellini or navy beans), diced tomatoes, chopped spinach, and crumbled feta cheese in a baking dish.

Eggplant and Lentil Moussaka: Layer roasted eggplant slices with cooked lentils, diced tomatoes, minced garlic, and a mixture of Greek yogurt and beaten eggs seasoned with nutmeg.

Mediterranean Turkey and Quinoa Casserole: Brown ground turkey with diced onions, bell peppers, and garlic. Mix in cooked quinoa, diced tomatoes, chopped spinach, and crumbled feta cheese.

Baked Greek Shrimp with Feta: Arrange shrimp in a baking dish and top with diced tomatoes, chopped Kalamata olives, minced garlic, crumbled feta cheese, and a drizzle of olive oil.

Mediterranean Beef and Eggplant Casserole: Brown lean ground beef with diced onions, garlic, and bell peppers. Layer the beef mixture with roasted eggplant slices, diced tomatoes, chopped spinach, and crumbled feta cheese.

Greek Yogurt and Chicken Pasta Bake: Cook whole wheat pasta until al dente and mix with cooked chicken breast chunks, diced tomatoes, chopped spinach, and a mixture of Greek yogurt and beaten eggs seasoned.