Healthy Cooking: 3 Low Calorie Grill Recipes That Will Satisfy Your Appetite

Nutrition enthusiasts and weight buffs love grilled food because it is a healthier alternative to frying and cooking regularly. For one thing, the high heat of the grill helps seal in the moisture in the meat, so there’s no need to add oil or butter. The excess fat from the meat also drips off while it’s on the grill, which is great for those trying to lose weight. When it comes to fruits and vegetables, fresh produce has been shown to retain more essential vitamins, minerals and nutrients when cooked on the grill. In addition to these health benefits, you can also enjoy the smoky goodness of a grilled dish.

1. Very vegetarian grilled sandwich

Makes 4 servings, 250 calories per serving

What do you need:

  • 1 medium eggplant, cut into 1/2-inch slices

  • 3 medium portobello mushroom caps, gilled

  • 1 large tomato, sliced

  • 1 small garlic clove, minced and crushed

  • 2 cups of chopped spinach

  • 1/4 cup low-fat mayonnaise

  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

  • 8 slices of whole wheat sandwich bread, lightly toasted

  • Cooking spray

In a small bowl, whisk together the garlic, mayonnaise, and lemon juice until well combined. Set aside. Lightly coat the eggplant slices and mushroom tops with cooking spray, season with salt and pepper and cook on a preheated grill over medium-high heat until cooked through. Let cool for a few minutes and then slice the mushrooms. Spread mayonnaise mixture on each slice of bread then layer mushrooms, eggplant, spinach and tomatoes on 4 slices of bread, top with the remaining 4 slices to make a sandwich.

two. Grilled Shrimp with Tropical Sauce

Makes 4 servings, 211 calories per serving

What do you need:

  • 1/2 kg. shrimp, peeled and deveined

  • 2 cups of melon finely chopped

  • 1 cup of pineapple finely chopped

  • 1/2 cup of red onion finely chopped

  • 1/2 cup green bell pepper finely chopped

  • 1/2 cup of red pepper finely chopped

  • 4 large leaves of romaine or iceberg lettuce

  • 4 lime wedges

  • 3 tablespoons of rice vinegar

  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint, plus some leaves for garnish

  • 2 tablespoons canola oil, divided

  • 2 teaspoons finely grated ginger, divided

  • 2 teaspoons seeded jalapeno, minced, divided

  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

Mix 1 tablespoon of oil, 1 teaspoon of ginger, and 1 teaspoon of jalapeno and shrimp in a medium bowl. Toss to coat, then cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours. In a separate bowl, combine cantaloupe, pineapple, onion, green and red bell pepper, vinegar, mint, and salt, plus remaining oil, ginger, and jalapeño. Combine well, then cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Thread shrimp onto skewers when done then cook over high heat for 2-3 minutes per side or until cooked through. Place a lettuce leaf on a plate, pour sauce over the lettuce, then top with shrimp. Garnish with a lemon wedge and a sprig of mint.

3. Sesame grilled burger patty

Makes 4 servings, 217 calories per serving

What do you need:

  • 1/2 kg. ground pork

  • 4 cups of watercress finely chopped, without the hard parts

  • 1 cup of carrot grated

  • 2 chives, chopped

  • 2 garlic cloves, minced

  • 3 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce

  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger

  • 1 tablespoon of rice vinegar

  • 2 teaspoons sesame oil, divided

Mix 1 teaspoon of sesame oil, soy sauce, chives, garlic, and ginger in a small bowl. Pour half of the sauce into a medium bowl then add the pork to that bowl. Shape patties 4 3/4 inch thick. Add the remaining sesame oil and vinegar into the sauce mixture then set aside. Grill patties over medium-high heat until cooked through, about 4-5 minutes per side. To serve, toss watercress and carrots in large bowl, toss with remaining sauce mixture, then divide among 4 plates. Top with a grilled burger.

Enjoy these low calorie grilled recipes today for a safe appetite without having to worry about your weight or your health!

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