Tag: grilling

  • Grilled Chicken Sandwich With Olive Arugula Topping

    Grilled Chicken Sandwich With Olive Arugula Topping

    How to Make Grilled Chicken Sandwich With Olive Arugula Topping


    5 min prep time


    10 min cook time


    4servings


    1 sandwich

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    Step-By-Step Instructions:

    1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Coat chicken with cooking spray and sprinkle with the basil, onion powder, and pepper flakes. Cook 5 minutes on each side or until no longer pink in center.
    2. Meanwhile, combine the topping ingredients in a medium bowl. Place the chicken on bottom half of the bread, top with the arugula mixture, top with remaining bread, and cut into four sections.
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    Nutrition facts

    4 Servings



    • Serving Size

      1 sandwich


    • Amount per serving



      Calories





      365

    • % Daily value*

    • Total Fat
      14g

      18%

      • Saturated Fat
        2.3g

        12%
      • Trans Fats
        0g

    • Cholesterol
      65mg

      22%

    • Sodium
      420mg

      18%

    • Total Carbohydrate
      27g

      10%

      • Dietary Fiber
        5g

        18%
      • Total Sugars
        4g

    • Protein
      32g

    • Potassium
      405mg

      9%

    Ingredients

    chicken breasts (boneless, thin cutlets, rinsed and patted dry )
    4

    nonstick cooking spray
    1

    fresh basil leaves (dried)
    1 tsp

    onion powder
    1/2 tsp

    crushed red pepper flakes (dried)
    1/8 tsp

    multi-grain Italian bread (cut in half lengthwise)
    8 oz

    packed arugula or spring greens
    2 cup

    red onion (diced)
    1/4 cup

    Kalamata olives (pitted, coarsely chopped)
    16

    Extra Virgin Olive Oil
    1 1/2 tbsp

    red wine vinegar
    2 1/2 tbsp

  • Grilled Chicken Caesar Kabobs

    Grilled Chicken Caesar Kabobs

    How to Make Grilled Chicken Caesar Kabobs

    This tasty grilling recipe is also packed with vegetables. To make this dish even more colorful, add in some green and yellow pepper pieces on your kabobs.


    30 min prep time


    12 min cook time


    4servings


    2 cups romaine and 2 kabobs

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    Step-By-Step Instructions:

    1. Soak the bamboo skewers in warm water for at least 30 minutes.
    2. Preheat an indoor or outdoor grill.
    3. While the skewers are soaking, whisk together the yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, olive oil, 2 Tbsps. parmesan cheese, salt, and ground black pepper.
    4. Add the chicken pieces to a bowl and pour 3 Tbsps. of the dressing over the chicken and toss to lightly coat. Let the chicken sit for 15 minutes. Note: Reserve the extra dressing and be sure it does not come in contact with the raw chicken.
    5. Thread alternating pieces of chicken and red bell pepper onto the soaked skewers starting and ending with the chicken, using 3 pieces of chicken and 3 pieces of red pepper.
    6. Grill the kabobs about 7 minutes, turning frequently or until the chicken is cooked through and reaches 165 degrees F. Set aside.
    7. Toss the romaine lettuce with the remaining salad dressing and then serve by putting two cups of salad on a plate, top with two chicken kabobs, sprinkle with 8 slices of olive, and one Tbsp. of grated parmesan cheese.
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    Nutrition facts

    4 Servings



    • Serving Size

      2 cups romaine and 2 kabobs


    • Amount per serving



      Calories





      290

    • % Daily value*

    • Total Fat
      11g

      14%

      • Saturated Fat
        2.7g

        14%
      • Trans Fats
        0g

    • Cholesterol
      85mg

      28%

    • Sodium
      420mg

      18%

    • Total Carbohydrate
      11g

      4%

      • Dietary Fiber
        4g

        14%
      • Total Sugars
        6g

    • Protein
      36g

    • Potassium
      700mg

      15%

    Ingredients

    bamboo skewers
    8

    Plain Nonfat Greek yogurt (non-fat)
    1/2 cup

    garlic (minced or grated)
    1 clove

    lemon juice
    2 tbsp

    Worcestershire sauce
    2 tsp

    Extra Virgin Olive Oil
    1 tbsp

    grated Parmesan cheese (divided use)
    1/4 cup plus 2 tbsp

    salt
    1/4 tsp

    black pepper
    1/4 tsp

    boneless, skinless chicken breast (cut into 3/4-inch cubes (aim for 24 pieces of chicken))
    1 1/4 lbs

    red bell peppers (seeded and cut into 1-inch pieces (aim for 24 pieces of pepper))
    2

    romaine lettuce (chopped)
    8 cup

    Kalamata olives (pitted and sliced into fourths )
    16

  • Grilled Chicken Salad With Candied Pecans

    Grilled Chicken Salad With Candied Pecans

    How to Make Grilled Chicken Salad With Candied Pecans

    Sometimes I just crave a simple field green salad with the crunch of nuts, tang of dried fruit, and some simple grilled chicken over the top. This is it. Top with Triple Citrus Vinaigrette.


    10 min prep time


    15 min cook time


    8servings


    1⁄8 recipe

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    Step-By-Step Instructions:

    1. Heat a small nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-low heat. Add pecans and cook 3–4 minutes or until lightly toasted, stirring frequently. Sprinkle with sugar and red pepper, and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove pecans from skillet. Cool on wax paper.
    2. Combine greens, Triple Citrus Vinaigrette, and orange sections in a large bowl. Toss well. Place 1 cup greens mixture on each of 8 plates. Top each serving with 1 1⁄2 teaspoons pecans and 1 1⁄2 teaspoons cranberries.
    3. Top with grilled chicken breast and serve immediately.
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    Nutrition facts

    8 Servings



    • Serving Size

      1⁄8 recipe


    • Amount per serving



      Calories





      275

    • % Daily value*

    • Total Fat
      8g

      10%

      • Saturated Fat
        1.6g

        8%
      • Trans Fats
        0g

    • Cholesterol
      95mg

      32%

    • Sodium
      185mg

      8%

    • Total Carbohydrate
      14g

      5%

      • Dietary Fiber
        2g

        7%
      • Total Sugars
        9g

    • Protein
      37g

    • Potassium
      520mg

      11%

    Ingredients

    Olive oil cooking spray
    1

    pecans (chopped)
    1/4 cup

    sugar
    1 tsp

    ground cayenne red pepper
    1/8 tsp

    fresh salad greens
    10 cup

    Triple Citrus Vinaigrette (Link to recipe in description)
    3/4 cup

    navel oranges (peeled and sectioned)
    2

    dried cranberries or apricots
    1/4 cup

    chicken breasts (grilled)
    2 lbs

  • Grilled Cheesy Eggplant

    Grilled Cheesy Eggplant

    How to Make Grilled Cheesy Eggplant

    Eggplant is a low-carb vegetable and does not raise blood sugar levels significantly. If you cant find baby eggplant, you can use regular eggplant for this recipe.


    5 min prep time


    4servings


    1/2 baby eggplant

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    Step-By-Step Instructions:

    1. Preheat grill to medium-high.
    2. Drizzle the olive oil evenly over the eggplant halves. Sprinkle eggplant evenly with garlic powder and black pepper.
    3. Place eggplant halves on grill cut side down and cook for 3-4 minutes, until tender.
    4. Flip over and spread mozzarella cheese evenly over eggplant halves. Grill an additional 3-4 minutes until cheese is melted.
    5. Remove eggplant from grill and place side-by-side on a serving dish. Drizzle evenly with balsamic vinegar and Parmesan cheese.
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    Nutrition facts

    4 Servings



    • Serving Size

      1/2 baby eggplant


    • Amount per serving



      Calories





      70

    • % Daily value*

    • Total Fat
      5g

      6%

      • Saturated Fat
        1.3g

        7%

    • Cholesterol
      5mg

      2%

    • Sodium
      55mg

      2%

    • Total Carbohydrate
      5g

      2%

      • Dietary Fiber
        1g

        4%

    • Protein
      2g

    Ingredients

    olive oil
    1 tbsp

    baby eggplants (cut in half lengthwise)
    2

    garlic powder
    1/8 tsp

    black pepper (ground)
    1/8 tsp

    mozzarella cheese (part-skim, shredded)
    1/4 cup

    balsamic vinegar
    1 tbsp

    Parmesan cheese (freshly grated)
    2 tsp

  • Grilled Athenian Burger

    Grilled Athenian Burger

    How to Make Grilled Athenian Burger

    When is a burger not just a burger? You’ll soon find out after trying this version. You may substitute 50% lamb for beef in this recipe as well. I sometimes spike this recipe with crushed red chili flakes or a minced Serrano chili because I’m a spicy food freak.

    Note—The Nutrition Facts information for this recipe is for the burger patty and suggested toppings only.


    10 min prep time


    13 min cook time


    4servings


    1 burger

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    Step-By-Step Instructions:

    1. In a large mixing bowl combine all ingredients and mix until just combined.
    2. Divide mixture into 4 equal parts and form 4 burgers. Place on a plate and refrigerate until ready for grilling.
    3. Spray grill or stove-top grill pan with high- heat olive or canola oil spray. Heat grill to high temperature (450–500°F).
    4. Grill burgers for approximately 6–8 minutes. Turn and repeat process for an additional 4–5 minutes. Check for doneness with a thermometer. Internal temperature should be about 160°F as they will continue to cook for a few minutes.
    5. Top with fresh romaine leaves, sliced tomatoes, and red onion on a whole-grain bun or wrapped in a pita.
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    Nutrition facts

    4 Servings



    • Serving Size

      1 burger


    • Amount per serving



      Calories





      160

    • % Daily value*

    • Total Fat
      6g

      8%

      • Saturated Fat
        2.7g

        14%
      • Trans Fats
        0.1g

    • Cholesterol
      70mg

      23%

    • Sodium
      70mg

      3%

    • Total Carbohydrate
      1g

      <1%

      • Dietary Fiber
        0g

        0%
      • Total Sugars
        1g

    • Protein
      24g

    • Potassium
      390mg

      8%

    Ingredients

    ground beef (95% lean)
    1 lbs

    Greek yogurt (fat-free)
    4 tbsp

    garlic (minced)
    1 clove

    fresh leaf oregano
    1 tsp

    fresh leaf parsley (chopped)
    2 tbsp

    lemon zest (lemon peel, grated)
    1/2 tsp

    black pepper
    1/4 tsp

  • Grilled Angel Food Cake With Melted Berries

    Grilled Angel Food Cake With Melted Berries

    How to Make Grilled Angel Food Cake With Melted Berries


    15 min prep time


    10 min cook time


    8servings


    1 slice

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    Step-By-Step Instructions:

    1. Line a medium bowl with a large piece of aluminum foil, pressing the foil into the sides of the bowl well.
    2. Add the berries, Splenda, maple syrup, cardamom, and balsamic vinegar over all.
    3. Wrap the foil up, forming a package, and twist the top so the liquid doesn’t escape.
    4. Preheat the grill over medium-high heat and place the berry package on the grill.
    5. Grill for 5–6 minutes, turning and shaking the package occasionally. Spray the cake slices lightly with vegetable oil to prevent sticking and add the cake slices to the grill to mark. Grill gently for 2–3 minutes, place on a serving dish and pour the melted berries over the cake.
    6. If desired, serve with sugar-free whipped cream or low- or no-fat Greek yogurt.
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    Nutrition facts

    8 Servings



    • Serving Size

      1 slice


    • Amount per serving



      Calories





      110

    • % Daily value*

    • Total Fat
      0g

      0%

      • Saturated Fat
        0g

        0%
      • Trans Fats
        0g

    • Cholesterol
      0mg

      0%

    • Sodium
      145mg

      6%

    • Total Carbohydrate
      26g

      9%

      • Dietary Fiber
        2g

        7%
      • Total Sugars
        15g

    • Protein
      2g

    • Potassium
      125mg

      3%

    Ingredients

    mixed berries (such as strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, and raspberries)
    3 cup

    low-calorie sugar substitute
    1 tsp

    maple syrup
    1 tbsp

    cardamom (ground)
    1/4 tsp

    balsamic vinegar
    4 tsp

    angel food cake, cut into eight (1-inch-thick slices)
    1

    vegetable oil
    1

  • Fishermen Kabobs (Spiede Alla Marinara)

    Fishermen Kabobs (Spiede Alla Marinara)

    How to Make Fishermen Kabobs (Spiede Alla Marinara)

    While this recipe could easily be prepared in any Italian coastal town, it is the Italian Riviera that comes to mind whenever I prepare it. Breathtaking Ligurian towns like Portofino, Santa Margherita, Rapallo, and Genoa have magical landscapes that are almost as sumptuous as the local cuisine. The region of Liguria is noted for a very fragrant variety of basil (Genoa, after all, is the birthplace of pesto), as well as wonderful produce and seafood.

    Use whatever fresh fish, seafood, and herbs you have on hand in this recipe to come up with your own favorite combination. It’s worth the effort to purchase “dry” scallops for this recipe—they are free of water-retaining additives—in order to ensure you’re getting the real thing. Despite claims of being “natural, fresh, wild,” etc., many scallops available on the market contain up to 80% water. Keep in mind that you will need four skewers for this dish. If you are using wooden skewers, you will need to soak them in water for a minimum of 20 minutes first. For additional flavor, use rosemary stems as skewers.


    5 min prep time


    10 min cook time


    4servings


    1 skewer

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    Step-By-Step Instructions:

    1. Heat grill to high. Thread fish onto 4 skewers, alternating with tomatoes.
    2. Place basil, oil, and garlic in a blender, and purée until smooth. Season with salt, pepper, and crushed red chile flakes. Reserve half the oil mixture in a separate container.
    3. Brush kabobs with half of basil oil. Grill until fish is opaque, 6–10 minutes, turning occasionally.
    4. With a clean brush, coat cooked kabobs with reserved basil oil. Serve immediately.
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    Nutrition facts

    4 Servings



    • Serving Size

      1 skewer


    • Amount per serving



      Calories





      240

    • % Daily value*

    • Total Fat
      11g

      14%

      • Saturated Fat
        2.5g

        13%
      • Trans Fats
        0g

    • Cholesterol
      95mg

      32%

    • Sodium
      220mg

      10%

    • Total Carbohydrate
      5g

      2%

      • Dietary Fiber
        1g

        4%
      • Total Sugars
        3g

    • Protein
      29g

    • Potassium
      860mg

      18%

    Ingredients

    skinless swordfish, cut into 1-inch cubes
    1 1/4 lbs

    grape tomatoes
    24

    lightly packed fresh basil
    1 cup

    Extra Virgin Olive Oil
    1/2 tbsp

    garlic
    1 clove

    unrefined sea salt
    1/4 tsp

    freshly ground black pepper
    1/4 tsp

    Crushed red chile flakes, to taste
    1

  • Flank Steak With Herb Stuffing

    Flank Steak With Herb Stuffing

    How to Make Flank Steak With Herb Stuffing

    Many years ago, recipe developer and cookbook author Barbara Seelig-Brown won a cooking contest with this recipe, which was inspired by a recipe from a dear friend. If you’re looking to impress, garnish with edible flowers such as nasturtiums for a very special presentation. Better grocery stores will have edible flowers in the produce department or you can grow your own!


    4 hr prep time


    10 min cook time


    8servings


    1/8 recipe

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    Step-By-Step Instructions:

    1. Cut the flank steak into 2 thin steaks with a long, thin knife.
    2. Mix all stuffing ingredients together and spread over each piece of flank steak. Roll and tie.
    3. Mix all marinade ingredients together. Place flank steaks in plastic bag and add marinade. Marinate in the refrigerator for several hours.
    4. Preheat grill or grill pan. Drain marinade from steaks.
    5. Grill to desired doneness. Slice into very thin rounds and place on platter and garnish with fresh herbs and nasturtium flowers.
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    Nutrition facts

    8 Servings



    • Serving Size

      1/8 recipe


    • Amount per serving



      Calories





      225

    • % Daily value*

    • Total Fat
      10g

      13%

      • Saturated Fat
        2.9g

        15%
      • Trans Fats
        0g

    • Cholesterol
      60mg

      20%

    • Sodium
      270mg

      12%

    • Total Carbohydrate
      8g

      3%

      • Dietary Fiber
        1g

        4%
      • Total Sugars
        1g

    • Protein
      24g

    • Potassium
      410mg

      9%

    Ingredients

    flank steak
    2 lbs

    fresh breadcrumbs
    2 cup

    shallots or garlic cloves (finely minced)
    2

    fresh Italian parsley
    1/4 cup

    fresh basil
    1/2 cup

    spinach (chopped)
    1 cup

    white (button) mushrooms (thinly sliced)
    1 cup

    fresh oregano
    1/4 cup

    Parmigiano-Reggiano (cup)
    1/2 cup

    red wine (dry, such as Chianti or Sangiovese; for the marinade)
    1 cup

    olive oil (for the marinade)
    1/4 cup

    garlic (crushed; for the marinade)
    2 clove

    fine sea salt (for the marinade)
    1 tsp

    freshly ground black pepper (for the marinade)
    1 tsp

    Worcestershire sauce (for the marinade)
    1 tbsp

    Additional fresh herbs
    1

    Nasturtium flowers (edible flowers)
    1

  • Citrus Grilled Shrimp with Spring Greens

    Citrus Grilled Shrimp with Spring Greens

    How to Make Citrus Grilled Shrimp with Spring Greens

    A light and easy dish, this grilled shrimp offers a lot of flavors. It can be eaten on its own or with a side of a nonstarchy dish like cauliflower rice.


    5 min prep time


    25 min cook time


    4servings


    4 shrimp with 1 cup salad

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    Step-By-Step Instructions:

    1. In a medium bowl, whisk together orange and lime juice, hot sauce, garlic and pepper. Add shrimp to bowl and place in refrigerator to marinate for 20 minutes.
    2. Prepare an indoor or outdoor grill to medium. Spray grill rack with cooking spray.
    3. Place shrimp on skewers and grill for 2-3 minutes on each side or until shrimp are done.
    4. Serve shrimp on top of spring mix salad with clementine slices.
    5. Whisk together dressing ingredients and pour over shrimp and salad.
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    Nutrition facts

    4 Servings



    • Serving Size

      4 shrimp with 1 cup salad


    • Amount per serving



      Calories





      140

    • % Daily value*

    • Total Fat
      7g

      9%

      • Saturated Fat
        1g

        5%

    • Cholesterol
      45mg

      15%

    • Sodium
      45mg

      2%

    • Total Carbohydrate
      13g

      5%

      • Dietary Fiber
        2g

        7%
      • Total Sugars
        9g

    • Protein
      8g

    • Potassium
      320mg

      7%

    Ingredients

    nonstick cooking spray
    1

    clementine oranges (juiced)
    2

    lime (juiced)
    1

    Dash hot sauce
    1

    garlic (minced)
    1 clove

    pepper
    1/4 tsp

    large shrimp (raw)
    16

    nonstick cooking spray
    1

    spring mix salad
    4 cup

    clementine oranges (peeled and sectioned)
    2

    clementine oranges (juice)
    2

    olive oil
    2 tbsp

  • Cinnamon Roasted Pears

    Cinnamon Roasted Pears

    How to Make Cinnamon Roasted Pears

    Fruit is a great end to a meal. By experimenting with roasting and grilling fruit, you can bring out its maximum flavor. This recipe could easily be made with apples too.


    10 min prep time


    4servings


    1/2 pear

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    Step-By-Step Instructions:

    1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
    2. In a small bowl (using fingers) combine margarine, cinnamon and brown sugar. Add walnuts and mix.
    3. Arrange the pears cut side up in an 8-inch square glass baking dish. Pour 1/4 cup water in bottom of pan.
    4. Divide the brown sugar mixture evenly among the pear halves and place in middle of pears.
    5. Bake until the pears are tender and beginning to brown, about 45 minutes.
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    Nutrition facts

    4 Servings



    • Serving Size

      1/2 pear


    • Amount per serving



      Calories





      100

    • % Daily value*

    • Total Fat
      3.5g

      4%

      • Saturated Fat
        0.7g

        4%

    • Cholesterol
      0mg

      0%

    • Sodium
      25mg

      1%

    • Total Carbohydrate
      19g

      7%

      • Dietary Fiber
        3g

        11%

    • Protein
      1g

    Ingredients

    Smart Balance margarine
    1 tbsp

    ground cinnamon
    1/2 tsp

    low-calorie brown sugar substitute
    2 tbsp

    medium Anjou Pears ((about 6.5 ounces each) peeled, cored and sliced in half)
    2

    walnuts (chopped)
    1 tbsp

    water
    1/4 cup