Healthy grilled dishes

Grill delicious and healthy dishes. Chicken with succotash, salmon skewers, and plums with berries in foil are just the beginning.

Grilled Pork with Coffee Glaze

Coffee is the secret ingredient in Alton's recipe, giving the meat its unique flavor.

Recipe: Coffee-glazed pork loin for a healthy menu

Burger with mushrooms and onion jam

Grilled portobello mushrooms replace meat in this healthier, yet equally delicious, version of the burger.

Recipe: Burgers with fried portobello mushrooms and onion jam

Chicken thighs in a garlic-ginger marinade

Chicken thighs become extra juicy and flavorful when marinated overnight in a mixture of orange juice, ginger, soy sauce, and garlic.

Recipe: Grilled chicken thighs in a garlic-ginger marinade

Grilled lamb with asparagus and chimichurri sauce

Lamb and mint are a classic combination. The mint-parsley sauce in this recipe adds a light and fresh flavor to the grilled meat.

Recipe: Grilled leg of lamb with asparagus and mint chimichurri sauce

Fish tacos with yogurt sauce

Whole-wheat corn tortillas and low-fat yogurt form the basis of a healthier and equally delicious take on the Mexican dish.

Recipe: Fish tacos with creamy sauce

Grilled filet mignon with green salad in ginger dressing

Filet mignon is a leaner cut of meat with a mild flavor, so here it's marinated in soy sauce, lime juice, and chili paste. The herbs in the ginger-lime dressing add a fresh flavor.

Recipe: Grilled filet mignon steak with summer salad in Asian dressing

Sausage and pepper skewers

Add a vibrant flavor to your kebabs by using fresh cilantro and parsley.

Recipe: Chicken sausage and sweet pepper skewers

Chicken escalope with tomato salad

In this recipe, tomatoes provide a pleasant texture contrast with the chicken cutlets (escalopes are essentially thin cuts of meat). It's perfect for busy days, as it only requires a few minutes on the grill.

Recipe: Grilled chicken escalopes with tomato and herb salad

Grilled trout with almonds and citrus

Grilling fish in foil infuses it with flavor. Citrus and almond create a classic French twist.

Recipe: Grilled Trout "Amandine" with Oranges

Grilled mushrooms with balsamic dressing

This juicy mushroom dish will keep you from missing meat. Serve as a side dish or main course.

Recipe: Roasted Portobello Mushrooms with Balsamic Dressing

Grilled pork with arugula and grape salad

Complement the roast pork with a salad that's rich in vibrant flavors: arugula, tangy blue cheese, and sweet grapes.

Recipe: Pork cutlet with arugula and grape salad

Tuna burgers with carrot-ginger sauce

Tuna is a delicious and healthy alternative to beef in burgers. Soy sauce, lime juice, ginger, and cilantro add juiciness and rich flavor.

Recipe: Tuna burgers with carrot-ginger sauce

Salmon Kebab with Quinoa and Grapefruit

Grapefruit is known for its tart flavor, but pair it with salmon, chili pepper, and cilantro for the perfect citrusy twist.

Recipe: Salmon shish kebab with quinoa and grapefruit salad

Grilled Tostadas with Chicken, Mexican Tomatoes, and Queso Fresco

Grilling tortillas and Mexican tomatoes alongside the chicken adds a smoky flavor to this summer dish. The finishing touch is white Mexican queso fresco.

Recipe: Grilled chicken tacos with salad

Grilled steak with tapenade

Kalamata olives add a salty flavor that pairs perfectly with fresh tomatoes and grilled steak.

Recipe: Grilled steak with tapenade

Grilled Chicken with Roasted Kale

Roasting kale gives it a lovely texture. Serve with grilled chicken for a hearty dinner.

Recipe: Grilled chicken breasts with warm salad

Grilled chicken salad with mushrooms and radicchio

Garlic lovers, rejoice! This salad is packed with a variety of textures, all united by a distinct garlic flavor.

Recipe: Grilled Garlic Chicken, Portobello Mushroom, and Radicchio Salad

Grilled tofu in barbecue sauce

Grill up a vegetarian dish; this spicy tofu will win over even the most die-hard meat-eaters.

Recipe: Tofu barbecue

Grilled chicken thighs in a citrus marinade

The zest and juice of citrus fruits impart intense flavor to the chicken thighs. Add a touch of spice with a couple of pinches of cayenne pepper.

Recipe: Grilled chicken thighs in a citrus marinade

Salad with steak and sweet pepper

Grilling adds a sweet flavor to the peppers and onions, while fresh tomatoes and arugula add a light touch.

Recipe: Salad with beef and grilled vegetables

Marinated chicken breasts

Marinate the meat in a zip-lock bag to infuse the dish with the flavor of the spices and herbs. The marinade for this chicken dish contains mustard, vinegar, dried thyme, and oregano.

Recipe: Pan-fried chicken breast marinated in herbs

Grilled ratatouille

Ratatouille, a traditional stewed vegetable dish, gets a summery twist with grilling and a vinegar-basil marinade.

Recipe: Grilled Roasted Vegetable Ratatouille

Chicken Fajitas

An avocado-lime-cilantro sauce gives these fajitas a fresh flavor.

Recipe: Chicken Fajita

Chicken satay with spicy peanut dipping sauce

This spicy peanut sauce combines sweet and savory flavors, thanks to brown sugar, chili flakes, and red curry paste. It can be made ahead and reheated in just a few minutes.

Recipe: Chicken sauté with spicy peanut dipping sauce

Grilled steak with papaya salad

In this salad, green papaya provides a refreshing flavor and crunch that contrasts with the steak and greens.

Recipe: Grilled steak with papaya salad

Gazpacho with chicken

With the addition of grilled chicken, this cold summer soup becomes a hearty main dish.

Recipe: Gazpacho soup with fried chicken in lime juice

Flatbread with baked zucchini, hummus, arugula and goat cheese

Grill the tortilla before adding toppings for a deeper flavor.

Recipe: Flatbread with baked zucchini, hummus, arugula, goat cheese and almonds

Chicken and grape kebabs

For a unique take on chicken kebabs, try adding grapes: their sweetness will make the dish truly special.

Recipe: Spicy chicken skewers with grapes

Salad with spelt, eggplant, onions and tomatoes

Farro, or spelt, is an ancient grain with a dense texture. In this dish, it's drenched in a sherry vinegar dressing, which adds a sweet note to the dish.

Recipe: Spelt salad with grilled eggplant, tomatoes and onions

Grilled Corn with Lime and Jalapeno

Corn on the cob is a classic summer treat. Give it a bold flavor by rubbing the cobs with lime, jalapeño, and paprika before grilling.

Recipe: Corn on the cob with jalapeno and lime

Grilled green onions

Grilled green onions are an easy side dish for any meat.

Recipe: Grilled green onions

Grilled Vegetable Salad with Feta

Try serving grilled chicken with this Mediterranean-inspired salad for a refreshing, summery twist.

Recipe: Grilled vegetable salad with feta and mint

Grilled sweet potatoes with green onions

When sweet potatoes are grilled in foil, they become soft on the inside with a nice crispy crust.

Recipe: Sweet potato baked with green onions

Grilled Mango with Jalapeño

This seasoned mango has a wonderful sweet and tangy flavor.

Recipe: Grilled Mango with Jalapeño Peppers

Baked plums with berries

When grilled, the raspberries and blackberries release their juices, creating a tart glaze on the plums.

Recipe: Grilled plums with berries

Grilled pineapple with rum sauce

Rum sauce adds a unique flavor to the dessert. For a beautiful presentation, place a scoop of ice cream in the center of the grilled pineapple ring.

Recipe: Grilled pineapple with vanilla ice cream and rum sauce

Grilled fruit with spicy balsamic syrup

When heated, balsamic vinegar turns into a sweet syrup, perfect for stone fruits like peaches and nectarines. Ginger and black pepper are also added to the syrup for a subtle flavor.

Recipe: Grilled fruit in balsamic syrup





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