One Pan Mediterranean Stir-Fry

I am all about simple easy recipes, as I’m sure you all know. With the delicious Mediterranean Stir-Fry, you only need only one pot so it’s the perfect quick dinner.

This recipe is already balanced with healthy carbs and protein, but it is quite versatile:

• If you are vegetarian or vegan you can take out the chicken.  As a protein replacement, add some sheep feta or pine nuts.
• This recipe contains some carbs but if you would like more, add in quinoa or brown rice.

Ingredients

• 1/2 yellow onion, diced
• 2-3 cloves garlic, minced
• 8 oz mushrooms, sliced
• 3 Roma tomatoes, diced
• 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
• 1/3 cup Kalamata olives, chopped
• 1 lb pre-cooked chicken (optional)
• Fresh spinach – a couple of handfuls
• 2-3 tbs olive oil  (1-2 tbs to sauté the veggies, another 1 tbs for cooking)
• 1 tbs balsamic vinegar

• Spices
  • 1 tsp dried parsley
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 2 tbs fresh basil, chopped for garnish
  • Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

1. In a large skillet over medium heat, add 1 tbs of olive oil, and sauté the chopped onions and garlic for 3-4 minutes
2. Add the sliced mushrooms to the sautéed onions and garlic and cook for about 5 minutes until the mushrooms are golden. Add salt and pepper to taste while cooking
3. Add 1 tbs olive oil to the pan, and toss in the Roma tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, and olives. Sprinkle in the parsley, oregano, and stir a few minutes
4. Next add the chopped chicken (if using) and spinach to the pan – stir and cook 1-2 minutes, or until chicken is heated through. Add more salt and pepper if needed.
   Serve hot garnished with the fresh basil

Serves 4

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