Healthy foods taste even better when they come straight off the grill. But if you’ve used your grill for much of the summer, you may be out of new ideas.
Ditch the hot dogs and try one of these healthy grill recipes instead:
Blue Cheese Portobello Burgers from EatingWell.com
- Not all burgers are unhealthy and as long as you stick to reduced-fat blue cheese and whole wheat buns, the fresh vegetables and mushrooms on this one make it a winner everyone will love.
Parmesan Grilled Zucchini from EatingOnADime.com
- Vegetarian? No reason you can’t enjoy a grill recipe! This one has only four ingredients: fresh zucchini, salt, pepper and Parmesan cheese.
Grilled Clams with Herb Butter from Bon Appétit
- Did you know you could grill clams? Make sure you use unsalted butter, and you have a healthy dish perfect for seafood lovers.
Skinny BBQ Chicken Kabobs from Skinny Mom
- One of the best parts of using the grill is the bamboo skewers. This recipe combines the traditional sweet taste of barbecue chicken with healthy sides like pineapple, red bell peppers and onions.
Sweet corn is in season now, along with lots of other vegetables. Be sure to check your local farmers markets for the freshest produce.
Your family and friends are guaranteed to be impressed at the Labor Day picnic this year! What are your favorite grill recipes? Share them with us!
