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Artichoke and Pea Risotto with Fresh Herbs
Sardinia Dinner

Artichoke and Pea Risotto with Fresh Herbs

Arborio rice slowly absorbs warm vegetable broth to create a creamy risotto with artichoke hearts, green peas, garlic, and Parmesan. Fresh parsley, basil, and lemon add a bright finish to this comforting Mediterranean-style meal.

Gluten-Free Vegetarian
Baked Fennel with Tomatoes, Olives and Parmesan
Sardinia Side

Baked Fennel with Tomatoes, Olives and Parmesan

Fennel wedges roast with tomatoes, Kalamata olives, garlic, and olive oil until tender and lightly caramelized. A sprinkle of Parmesan adds a savory finish to this simple Mediterranean-style vegetable side.

Gluten-Free Vegetarian
Baked Salmon with Lemon, Garlic and Herbs
Ikaria Dinner

Baked Salmon with Lemon, Garlic and Herbs

This simple baked salmon pairs tender fish with lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, and fresh herbs for a flavorful meal with minimal preparation.

Gluten-Free High-Protein
Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with Spiced Chickpeas
Ikaria Lunch

Baked Sweet Potatoes with Herbed Yogurt and Chickpeas

Baked sweet potatoes are topped with warmly spiced chickpeas and tangy yogurt mixed with fresh herbs and lemon for a satisfying meat-free meal.

Gluten-Free High-Protein
A bowl of hearty tomato-based white bean and barley soup with carrots, tomatoes, leafy greens, and fresh parsley on a kitchen table
Sardinia Dinner

Barley and Vegetable Soup

A simple barley and vegetable soup made with beans, carrots, celery, tomatoes, and leafy greens for a filling everyday meal.

Plant-Based
Berry, Walnut and Oat Breakfast Bowl
Loma Linda Breakfast

Berry, Walnut and Oat Breakfast Bowl

A balanced breakfast bowl made with rolled oats, fresh berries, walnuts, and plain Greek yogurt.

Vegetarian
Six roasted red, yellow, and orange bell pepper halves filled with brown rice, black beans, sweet potato, tomatoes, onions, and fresh herbs in a blue-and-white baking dish.
Loma Linda Dinner

Black Bean and Sweet Potato Stuffed Peppers

A hearty plant-based meal of bell peppers stuffed with sweet potato, black beans, brown rice, tomatoes, and herbs.

Plant-Based
Black Bean and Vegetable Grain Bowl with brown rice, seasoned black beans, roasted vegetables, avocado, and cilantro
Loma Linda Lunch

Black Bean and Vegetable Grain Bowl

A simple grain bowl combining black beans, brown rice, roasted vegetables, avocado, and a fresh lime dressing.

Plant-Based
Brown Rice, Black Beans and Avocado Bowl
Loma Linda Lunch

Brown Rice, Black Beans and Avocado Bowl

A filling bowl of brown rice, black beans, avocado, tomatoes, corn, and fresh herbs with a bright lime dressing.

Plant-Based
Bulgur and Chickpea Bowl with bulgur, chickpeas, cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, and fresh parsley in a glass bowl
Ikaria Lunch

Bulgur and Chickpea Bowl

A filling bulgur and chickpea bowl with cucumber, tomatoes, parsley, and a simple lemon and olive oil dressing.

Plant-Based
Chickpea, cucumber, and tomato salad with parsley and red onion in a large serving bowl
Ikaria Lunch

Chickpea, Cucumber and Tomato Salad

A simple chickpea salad with cucumber, tomatoes, parsley, red onion, and a bright lemon and olive oil dressing.

Plant-Based
Chickpea, Tomato and Vegetable Stew
Sardinia Dinner

Chickpea, Tomato and Vegetable Stew

A simple one-pot stew made with chickpeas, tomatoes, zucchini, bell pepper, spinach, and Mediterranean herbs.

Plant-Based
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