80/20 Diet
This recipe delivers well over 80% nutrient-dense whole foods including eggplant, tomatoes, celery, olives, capers, and fresh mozzarella, with only minimal processed components. The emphasis on vegetables, extra virgin olive oil, and fresh ingredients aligns perfectly with the 80/20 principle of prioritizing nutritious whole foods.
Clean Eating
This recipe exemplifies clean eating with whole, minimally processed ingredients including fresh vegetables, extra virgin olive oil, and fresh mozzarella. It avoids refined sugars, artificial ingredients, and processed foods, using only recognizable whole-food ingredients prepared with simple cooking methods.
Flexitarian Diet
This plant-forward recipe emphasizes vegetables as the main components (eggplant, tomatoes, celery, olives) with dairy used as a supporting ingredient rather than the focus. It's a satisfying meatless meal that showcases how delicious and complete vegetable-based dishes can be while still including modest amounts of cheese.
Gluten-Free Diet
This naturally gluten-free recipe contains no wheat, barley, rye, or gluten-containing ingredients. All components—eggplant, vegetables, tomatoes, olives, capers, fresh mozzarella, and pine nuts—are inherently gluten-free, making it safe for those with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity.
Heart-Healthy Diet
This heart-healthy recipe features extra virgin olive oil as the primary fat source, abundant vegetables rich in fiber and antioxidants, and moderate amounts of fresh mozzarella. It's naturally low in saturated fat, contains no processed meats, and emphasizes Mediterranean ingredients known for cardiovascular protection.
Intuitive Eating
This satisfying recipe honors both nutrition and pleasure, featuring flavorful Mediterranean ingredients that provide genuine satisfaction without restriction or guilt. It balances vegetables, healthy fats, and protein in a way that respects hunger cues and food enjoyment.
Mediterranean Diet
This recipe is a quintessential Mediterranean dish featuring extra virgin olive oil, abundant vegetables (eggplant, tomatoes, celery), heart-healthy ingredients like olives and capers, and moderate amounts of fresh mozzarella. It emphasizes plant-based ingredients with minimal processing, uses herbs for flavoring, and includes traditional Mediterranean components like pine nuts and basil.
Mindful Eating
This visually stunning dish engages multiple senses with varied textures (creamy mozzarella, tender eggplant, crunchy pine nuts), vibrant colors, and complex sweet-and-sour flavors that encourage slow, conscious eating. The whole, minimally processed ingredients and aromatic herbs promote sensory appreciation and awareness during the meal.
Vegetarian Diet
This completely vegetarian recipe provides protein from fresh mozzarella and pine nuts while centering on vegetables like eggplant, tomatoes, and celery. It contains no meat, poultry, fish, or seafood, making it ideal for lacto-ovo vegetarians who include dairy in their diet.