The days of “grilling out” equating to grabbing a package of frozen patties and soggy hot dogs, a bag of chips and a case of beer are long, long gone. This summer, show off for your friends, wow a date, or show mom and dad just how much you care by crafting a grill masterpiece. And you’re doing it all without compromising anyone’s healthy diet. Study up, young padawan — you’re about to up your grill game.
GRILLED PEPPER SALAD
INGREDIENTS
-4 Bell Peppers
-1/4 Cup Olives
-1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
-1 Tablespoon Balsamic Vinegar
-1/8 Teaspoon Salt
PREP/COOK
-Grill peppers on medium high, turning once — 5 min per side
-Chop the peppers
-Toss with olives, oil, vinegar and salt in a large bowl
-Serve
NUTRITION (4 servings — approximation)
-107 Calories
-7g fat
-10g carbs
-1g protein
GRILLED CHICKEN AND SHRIMP KABOB
INGREDIENTS
-2 Fresh Chicken Breasts
-1/2 Lbs. Shrimp
-1 Cup Bell Peppers
-1 Cup Pineapple
-1 Cup Mushroom
-1 Sprig Rosemary
-1/2 Cup Olive Oil
-1/2 Cup Red Wine Vinegar
-1/2 Tablespoon Salt
-1 Teaspoon Black Pepper
(Alternatives)
-1 Steak
-1 Cup Red Potato
-1 Cup Onion
PREP/COOK
-Chop chicken into cubes
-Clean fruit and vegetables for threading
-Place sliced fruit, meat and veggies into a bowl
-Top with mixed seasoning
-Place on skewers
-Grill through chicken
-Serve
NUTRITION (4 servings — approximation)
-300 calories
-3g fat
-29g carbs
-43g protein
GRILLED ASPARAGUS
INGREDIENTS
-2 Dozen Asparagus Spears
-2 Tablespoon Olive Oil
-1 Teaspoon Sea Salt
-1 Teaspoon Black Pepper
-2 Teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper
PREP/COOK
-Thoroughly mix ingredients
-Cook to desired tenderness
-Serve
NUTRITION (4 servings — approximation)
-27 Calories
-0g fat
-5g carbs
-3g protein
GRILLED BANANA SPLIT
INGREDIENTS
-4 Bananas
-4 Tablespoon Honey
-9 Tablespoon Brown Sugar
-Vanilla Nonfat Frozen Yogurt
-1 Pint Fresh Strawberry
-1 Cup Chopped Peanuts
PREP/COOK
-Slice bananas vertically and top with honey and brown sugar
-Lay perpendicular to grill grates and cook until caramelized
-Add bananas to yogurt, strawberries and peanuts
-Serve
NUTRITION (4 servings — approximation)
-330 Calories
-12g fat
-62g carbs
-20g protein