December Mediterranean Meal Plan + Suggested Meal Prep + Grocery List
Are you ready for the December Mediterranean meal plan?
Are you ready for December’s Mediterranean meal prep?
December brings a vibrant array of seasonal ingredients perfect for hearty, flavorful cooking. Root vegetables like carrots, parsnips, and turnips are at their peak, offering sweetness and depth to roasts and stews. Dark leafy greens such as kale, Swiss chard, and collard greens add a nutrient-packed punch to sautés and soups.
Citrus fruits—think oranges, clementines, and grapefruits—shine with their juicy brightness, balancing the richness of winter dishes and elevating desserts. With their ruby-red seeds, pomegranates add a festive touch to salads and grain bowls. Don’t forget about fresh herbs like rosemary, sage, and thyme, which infuse warmth and fragrance into slow-cooked meals.
Whether baking spiced desserts or simmering a pot of soup, December’s bounty makes it easy to embrace the season with nourishing, comforting meals.
New Recipes This Month:
Find these recipes under the “Recipes & Meal Plans” Tab
Easy Lasagna Soup
If you’re looking for a recipe that requires minimal prep but is still full of nutrients, this easy lasagna soup is it! Plus, you can make it once and enjoy it throughout the week – it’s a time saver for the winter months and it keeps me warm and full throughout the night!
Copycat SweetGreen Harvest Bowl
This Copycat Sweetgreen Harvest Bowl is the perfect meal prep solution. Easy to make with refrigerator and pantry staples and customizable – everyone can choose what they like! This salad has all the delicious flavors of fall with wild rice, kale, and sweet potato combined with the sweetness of apples and the creaminess of goat cheese. Packed with whole grains, lean protein, and healthy fats. This will be your new favorite winter salad!
Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili
Slow-cooker white chicken chili is a healthy, comforting, and hearty dish perfect for an easy weeknight meal or tasty enough to entertain a casual crowd! It combines shredded chicken with a flavorful broth made creamy from pureeing the beans. The chili features white beans, green chilies, corn, garlic, onion, and a blend of warm spices like cumin, oregano, and a hint of chili powder.
Spinach Mushroom and Three Cheese Crustless Quiche
Who doesn't love a crustless quiche?! This warm winter crustless quiche has the taste of a fancy breakfast dish without the mess of a crust. This recipe might just become my new go-to for a quick and easy breakfast, especially since it’s perfect for meal prepping at the start of the week! The mix of my three favorite cheeses is the best part because they add a rich, warm flavor and help pack the dish with protein and calcium.
Below you'll find:
The complete December meal plan
Suggested meal prep tips
A handy grocery list
Scroll down to download & print the PDFs to get started on your Mediterranean meal-planning journey!