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  • Cinnamon Maple Grilled Peaches

    Cinnamon Maple Grilled Peaches

    How to Make Cinnamon Maple Grilled Peaches

    Who said desserts can’t be grilled? Try dressing up this simple dish by garnishing it with some fresh mint leaves.


    4servings


    1 peach

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    Step-By-Step Instructions:

    1. Preheat grill to medium high. Cook for 3-4 minutes, turning once, until golden brown on the outside, and just warmed through inside.
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    Grilling
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    4 Servings



    • Serving Size

      1 peach


    • Amount per serving



      Calories





      75

    • % Daily value*

    • Total Fat
      0g

      0%

      • Saturated Fat
        0.1g

        <1%

    • Cholesterol
      0mg

      0%

    • Sodium
      0mg

      0%

    • Total Carbohydrate
      18g

      7%

      • Dietary Fiber
        2g

        7%
      • Total Sugars
        16g

    • Protein
      1g

    • Potassium
      305mg
      6%

    Ingredients

    peaches or nectarines (still firm but ripe)
    4

    Juice of 1 lemon
    1

    ground cinnamon
    1/2 tsp

    ground nutmeg
    1/8 tsp

    maple syrup
    1 tbsp

  • Cinnamon Ginger Apple On A Stick

    Cinnamon Ginger Apple On A Stick

    How to Make Cinnamon Ginger Apple On A Stick

    A novel approach to dessert. The crushed nuts add crunch and eye appeal. You can also cut the apples in quarters and place a few different varieties on each stick.


    6servings


    1⁄2 apple

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    Step-By-Step Instructions:

    1. Marinate apple halves in all ingredients except walnuts.
    2. Preheat grill to medium high. Cook as per directions for direct heat method for 5–6 minutes, turning once until golden brown on the outside and just warmed through on the inside.
    3. Remove apples from the grill, cool for a few minutes, and roll in crushed walnuts. Press gently.
    4. Place a skewer in each apple half and serve.
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    Low Sodium
    Kid Friendly
    Grilling
    Dessert
    Vegetarian
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    6 Servings



    • Serving Size

      1⁄2 apple


    • Amount per serving



      Calories





      75

    • % Daily value*

    • Total Fat
      3.5g

      4%

      • Saturated Fat
        0.3g

        2%

    • Cholesterol
      0mg

      0%

    • Sodium
      0mg

      0%

    • Total Carbohydrate
      13g

      5%

      • Dietary Fiber
        1g

        4%
      • Total Sugars
        10g

    • Protein
      1g

    • Potassium
      95mg
      2%

    Ingredients

    apple ( (Granny Smith, Fuji, Rome, or Gala), peeled, halved, and core removed)
    3

    Juice of 1 lemon
    1

    fresh ginger root (minced)
    1 tbsp

    ground cinnamon
    1/2 tsp

    honey
    1 tbsp

    walnuts or pecans (crushed)
    1/4 cup

    wooden or metal skewers
    6

  • Chili Lime Corn on the Cob

    Chili Lime Corn on the Cob

    How to Make Chili Lime Corn on the Cob

    Nothing says summer like corn on the cob. It’s an American favorite and this recipe puts a nice twist of flavor into it. Remember, corn is a starchy vegetable, so serve it with some lean protein and a low-carb vegetable like green beans, zucchini or a salad.


    10 min prep time


    20 min cook time


    4servings


    1 cob

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    Step-By-Step Instructions:

    1. Preheat the grill to medium-high.
    2. In a small bowl, mix together the lime juice, lime zest, margarine, and chili powder.
    3. Using a spoon and your hands, spread the margarine mixture evenly over the 4 ears of corn.
    4. Wrap the corn individually in aluminum foil. Grill 20 minutes, turning frequently. Serve hot.
    Low Sodium
    Kidney-Friendly
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    CKD Dialysis
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    Sides
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    4 Servings



    • Serving Size

      1 cob


    • Amount per serving



      Calories





      130

    • % Daily value*

    • Total Fat
      4g

      5%

      • Saturated Fat
        0.8g

        4%
      • Trans Fats
        0g

    • Cholesterol
      0mg

      0%

    • Sodium
      50mg

      2%

    • Total Carbohydrate
      23g

      8%

      • Dietary Fiber
        3g

        11%
      • Total Sugars
        5g
      • Added Sugars
        0g

        0%

    • Protein
      4g

    • Potassium
      250mg
      5%

    Ingredients

    lime (zested and juiced)
    1

    light trans-fat-free margarine (softened)
    2 tbsp

    chili powder
    1 tsp

    medium ears corn on the cob (shucked)
    4

  • Caprese Turkey Burger

    Caprese Turkey Burger

    How to Make Caprese Turkey Burger

    Caprese salad is a simple Mediterranean salad made with tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and basil. Here we combine these flavors in a burger for a mouthwatering meal.


    15 min prep time


    6servings


    1 burger

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    Step-By-Step Instructions:

    1. Prepare an indoor or outdoor grill.
    2. In a medium bowl, mix together turkey, garlic powder and black pepper. Divide turkey into six equal portions, shaping into a patty.
    3. Place patties on grill rack; grill 3-4 minutes per side or until juices run clear.
    4. In a small bowl, whisk together ketchup and balsamic vinegar.
    5. Place burger on sandwich thin and top with 1 Tbsp. ketchup mixture, 1 tomato slice, 1 slice cheese and 3 basil leaves. Repeat process for remaining 5 burgers.
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    6 Servings



    • Serving Size

      1 burger


    • Amount per serving



      Calories





      270

    • % Daily value*

    • Total Fat
      9g

      12%

      • Saturated Fat
        3g

        15%
      • Trans Fats
        0.1g

    • Cholesterol
      65mg

      22%

    • Sodium
      420mg

      18%

    • Total Carbohydrate
      27g

      10%

      • Dietary Fiber
        6g

        21%
      • Total Sugars
        8g

    • Protein
      22g

    • Potassium
      430mg
      9%

    Ingredients

    lean ground turkey
    1 lbs

    garlic powder
    1/2 tsp

    black pepper
    1/4 tsp

    whole wheat sandwich thins
    6

    ketchup
    6 tbsp

    balsamic vinegar
    3 tbsp

    tomato(es) (cut into 6 thick slices)
    2

    fresh mozzarella (cut into 6 thin slices)
    2 oz

    fresh basil leaves
    18

  • Buttery Lemon Grilled Fish on Grilled Asparagus

    Buttery Lemon Grilled Fish on Grilled Asparagus

    How to Make Buttery Lemon Grilled Fish on Grilled Asparagus

    This quick and easy fish recipe may be the perfect weeknight summer dish. With just a few ingredients, you can have a beautiful, heart healthy, and diabetes-friendly meal on the table in about 15 minutes.

    This and other recipes designed to be made from just a few ingredients are from The 4-Ingredient Diabetes Cookbook, 2nd edition, by Nancy S. Hughes. To order directly from the American Diabetes Association, click here.


    5 min prep time


    12 min cook time


    4servings


    3 ounces cooked fish; 6–8 asparagus spears; and 1 tablespoon topping

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    Step-By-Step Instructions:

    1. Heat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Coat the asparagus with cooking spray and cook 6–8 minutes or until just tender-crisp, turning occasionally. Set aside on a rimmed serving platter and cover to keep warm.
    2. Coat both sides of the fish with cooking spray, sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, if desired, and cook 3 minutes on each side or until opaque in center.
    3. Meanwhile, combine the light butter, lemon zest and 1/4 teaspoon salt, if desired, in a small bowl.
    4. Spoon the butter mixture over the asparagus and spread over all. Top with the fish and squeeze lemon juice over fish.
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    4 Servings



    • Serving Size

      3 ounces cooked fish; 6–8 asparagus spears; and 1 tablespoon topping


    • Amount per serving



      Calories





      160

    • % Daily value*

    • Total Fat
      6g

      8%

      • Saturated Fat
        1.4g

        7%
      • Trans Fats
        0g

    • Cholesterol
      50mg

      17%

    • Sodium
      210mg

      9%

    • Total Carbohydrate
      6g

      2%

      • Dietary Fiber
        3g

        11%
      • Total Sugars
        3g

    • Protein
      23g

    • Potassium
      635mg
      14%

    Ingredients

    asparagus spears (ends trimmed)
    1 lbs

    cod filets (4-ounce each, rinsed and patted dry)
    4

    Juice and zest of a medium lemon
    1

    light butter with canola oil
    1/4 cup

  • Budget-Friendly Pork Chops with Peach Salsa

    Budget-Friendly Pork Chops with Peach Salsa

    How to Make Budget-Friendly Pork Chops with Peach Salsa

    Take advantage of seasonal produce and pair this mouth-watering salsa sweet-and-savory salsa with pork chops. It would also be great over chicken or fish. For a more intensely flavored salsa, grill the peaches, bell pepper, and onion along side the pork chop before chopping and mixing them together for the salsa.

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    20 min prep time


    8 min cook time


    4servings


    1 pork chop + 1/4 cup salsa

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    Step-By-Step Instructions:

    1. Prepare an indoor or outdoor grill. Season pork chops with pepper, garlic powder and oregano. Grill pork chops over medium heat for 3-4 minutes per side or until done.

    2. In a small bowl, mix together the peaches, bell pepper, red onion, vinegar, oil, and cilantro.

    3. Top each cooked pork chop with about 1/4 cup salsa mixture and serve.

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    Low Carb
    Grilling
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    4 Servings



    • Serving Size

      1 pork chop + 1/4 cup salsa


    • Amount per serving



      Calories





      210

    • % Daily value*

    • Total Fat
      9g

      12%

      • Saturated Fat
        2.7g

        14%
      • Trans Fats
        0g

    • Cholesterol
      60mg

      20%

    • Sodium
      50mg

      2%

    • Total Carbohydrate
      10g

      4%

      • Dietary Fiber
        2g

        7%
      • Total Sugars
        8g

    • Protein
      22g

    • Potassium
      510mg
      11%

    Ingredients

    lean boneless pork chops
    1 lb (4 chops)

    black pepper
    1/4 tsp

    garlic powder
    1/2 tsp

    dried oregano
    1 tsp

    peaches (pitted and diced)
    2 med

    green bell pepper (finely diced)
    1/2 whole

    red onion (finely diced)
    1/3 cup

    rice wine vinegar
    1 tbsp

    olive oil
    1 tsp

    fresh cilantro (chopped)
    1 tsp

  • Budget-Friendly Greek Salad and Grilled Shrimp Pitas

    Budget-Friendly Greek Salad and Grilled Shrimp Pitas

    How to Make Budget-Friendly Greek Salad and Grilled Shrimp Pitas

    Serve this dish with a cup of cold gazpacho soup or with sautéed zucchini seasoned with lemon juice and oregano.


    15 min prep time


    4servings


    1 pita

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    Step-By-Step Instructions:

    1. Prepare an indoor or outdoor grill.
    2. In a large bowl, toss together lettuce, onion, cucumber, feta cheese, olive oil, red wine vinegar, and oregano.
    3. Fill each pita pocket half with 1/4 of lettuce mixture. Set aside.
    4. Season shrimp with salt (optional), ground black pepper and cayenne pepper. Spray shrimp with cooking spray.
    5. Grill shrimp for 3-4 minutes on each side. Remove from grill and add 3 shrimp to each pita.
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    Grilling
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    Salads
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    4 Servings



    • Serving Size

      1 pita


    • Amount per serving



      Calories





      160

    • % Daily value*

    • Total Fat
      6g

      8%

      • Saturated Fat
        1.5g

        8%

    • Cholesterol
      30mg

      10%

    • Sodium
      435mg

      19%

    • Total Carbohydrate
      19g

      7%

      • Dietary Fiber
        3g

        11%
      • Total Sugars
        2g

    • Protein
      9g

    • Potassium
      235mg
      5%

    Ingredients

    romaine lettuce (shredded)
    2 cup

    small red onion (thinly sliced)
    1/2

    large cucumber (or 1 small) (peeled and sliced)
    1/2

    feta cheese (reduced fat, crumbled)
    1/3 cup

    olive oil
    1 tbsp

    red wine vinegar
    2 tbsp

    fresh oregano (chopped)
    1 tbsp

    whole wheat pita (halved)
    2

    medium shrimp (peeled and deveined)
    12

    salt (optional)
    1 tsp

    black pepper
    1 tsp

    cayenne pepper
    1/4 tsp

    nonstick cooking spray
    1

  • Budget-Friendly Asian Turkey Burgers

    Budget-Friendly Asian Turkey Burgers

    How to Make Budget-Friendly Asian Turkey Burgers

    Looking for a way to spice up your burgers? Then this recipe is just for you! Sauces used in this recipe like oyster sauce, Thai chili garlic and Sriracha can be found in the ethnic food aisle at the grocery.


    15 min prep time


    6servings


    1 burger

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    Step-By-Step Instructions:

    1. Prepare an indoor or outdoor grill.
    2. In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, scallions, garlic, oyster sauce, chili garlic paste, sesame oil, grated ginger, lime juice, salt (optional), and pepper. Form into 6 patties and refrigerate until ready to grill, at least 15 minutes.
    3. Grill burgers for 5-7 minutes on each side or until the internal temperature of the burger is 165 degrees F.
    4. To assemble the burgers, combine the yogurt and Siracha in a small bowl. Layer each burger between two leaves of lettuce with a scant 1 Tbsp. yogurt mixture and 3 cucumber slices.
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    6 Servings



    • Serving Size

      1 burger


    • Amount per serving



      Calories





      170

    • % Daily value*

    • Total Fat
      9g

      12%

      • Saturated Fat
        2.2g

        11%

    • Cholesterol
      75mg

      25%

    • Sodium
      165mg

      7%

    • Total Carbohydrate
      3g

      1%

      • Dietary Fiber
        0g

        0%
      • Total Sugars
        2g

    • Protein
      20g

    • Potassium
      325mg
      7%

    Ingredients

    oyster sauce (if you cannot find oyster sauce, sub 1 Tbsp. reduced sodium soy sauce)
    1 tbsp

    lean ground turkey (93% fat-free)
    20 oz

    green onion (scallion) (minced, white and green part)
    2

    garlic (minced)
    1 clove

    Thai-style chili garlic paste
    1 tsp

    sesame oil
    1 tsp

    fresh ginger (grated)
    1 tbsp

    lime juice
    1 tbsp

    salt (optional)
    1/2 tsp

    black pepper
    1/2 tsp

    plain yogurt (non-fat)
    1/3 cup

    sriracha
    1 tsp

    leaves bibb lettuce
    12

    cucumber(s)
    18 slice

  • Blackened Tuna with Tangy Mustard Sauce

    Blackened Tuna with Tangy Mustard Sauce

    How to Make Blackened Tuna with Tangy Mustard Sauce

    This dish also works great in a sauté pan on the stove top.


    15 min prep time


    4servings


    1 tuna fillet

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    Step-By-Step Instructions:

    1. Prepare an indoor or outdoor grill.
    2. Mix together paprika, chili powder, oregano, thyme, cayenne pepper (optional), ground black pepper, garlic powder, and salt (optional).
    3. Rub each tuna filet with blackening seasoning well on both sides.
    4. Spray the tuna filets with cooking spray and grill 4-5 minutes on each side. Tuna should be slightly pink in the middle.
    5. In a small bowl, whisk together yogurt, mustard and soy sauce. Divide sauce evenly among the 4 tuna filets and top right before serving and sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley.
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    4 Servings



    • Serving Size

      1 tuna fillet


    • Amount per serving



      Calories





      200

    • % Daily value*

    • Total Fat
      6g

      8%

      • Saturated Fat
        1.5g

        8%

    • Cholesterol
      40mg

      13%

    • Sodium
      470mg

      20%

    • Total Carbohydrate
      6g

      2%

      • Dietary Fiber
        2g

        7%

    • Protein
      30g

    Ingredients

    cayenne pepper (optional)
    1/2 tsp

    dried thyme (dried)
    1 tsp

    dried oregano (dried)
    1 tsp

    paprika
    1 tbsp

    chili powder
    1 tsp

    black pepper
    1 tsp

    garlic powder
    1/2 tsp

    salt (optional)
    1/2 tsp

    tuna filets (divided into 4 4-oz filets)
    1 lbs

    nonstick cooking spray
    1

    plain Greek style yogurt (non-fat)
    1/2 cup

    Dijon Mustard
    1/4 cup

    soy sauce
    1 tbsp

    fresh parsley (chopped)
    1 tbsp

  • BBQ Chicken Burgers

    BBQ Chicken Burgers

    How to Make BBQ Chicken Burgers

    This burger recipe calls for ground chicken but lean ground turkey would also work well. Offer these healthier burgers as an option next time you host a barbecue!


    10 min prep time


    5servings


    1 burger

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    Step-By-Step Instructions:

    1. Preheat an indoor or outdoor grill.
    2. In a medium bowl, combine the ground chicken, egg, oatmeal, steak seasoning, salt (optional), and pepper. Mix well.
    3. Divide the meat mixture into 5 equal portions and press into patties.
    4. Grill the burgers on one side for 4-5 minutes. Flip the burgers and use 2 Tbsps. of the barbecue sauce to brush the top of the burgers. Grill the burgers for 4-5 minutes and flip them again. Brush the other side with the remaining BBQ sauce. Grill for another 2-3 minutes or until the burgers are cooked through. (They should reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees F).
    5. Open one hamburger bun. Add the burger to the bottom half of the bun and top with 1 piece lettuce and 1 slice of tomato. Place the top of the bun on top of the burger. Repeat for remaining 4 burgers.
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    5 Servings



    • Serving Size

      1 burger


    • Amount per serving



      Calories





      275

    • % Daily value*

    • Total Fat
      10g

      13%

      • Saturated Fat
        2.7g

        14%

    • Cholesterol
      105mg

      35%

    • Sodium
      240mg

      10%

    • Total Carbohydrate
      27g

      10%

      • Dietary Fiber
        4g

        14%
      • Total Sugars
        5g

    • Protein
      21g

    Ingredients

    ground chicken
    16 oz

    eggs
    1

    oatmeal
    1/4 cup

    steak seasoning (salt-free, (such as Mrs. Dash))
    2 tsp

    salt (optional)
    1/4 tsp

    black pepper
    1/4 tsp

    barbeque sauce (sugar free)
    1/4 cup

    whole wheat hamburger buns (about 1.5 ounces each)
    5

    bibb or boston lettuce
    5

    tomato(es) (sliced into 5 slices)
    1