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Dear fellow food-lover,

In Spain, following the Mediterranean Diet is something that families have done for years, based on the ingredients at hand, and many years of history including the Arab occupation and the introduction of foods from the New World (green and red peppers, tomatoes, beans, potatoes, corn, and chocolate, among others). 

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Spanish Mediterranean Cooking
Though each region has its own distinct expression of Spanish cooking, there are dishes that translate countrywide, and can be found on menus in restaurants all over Spain. They are dishes full of Mediterranean Diet star ingredients—fruit, vegetables, seafood, olive oil, beans and legumes, nuts and seeds, and whole grains.
Serve this tasty dish with a whole grain (like sorghum, freekeh, farro, or quinoa) and a green vegetable. The roasted red pepper sauce also tastes great on fish or pasta.


Oldways recipe and photo
This classic Spanish dish from Valencia is delicious and healthy; it makes a complete meal on one plate and is a great illustration of the versatility of rice.


Recipe courtesy of Anne Banville for “The Oldways Table”
There are many variations of this dish, but the most common version features potatoes and onions. It’s a perfect lunch, and is a staple of tapas bars throughout Spain.

Recipe adapted from Gabriela Llamas; Photo: Fotolia.com
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