Healthy Grilling Recipes for Your Memorial Day Menu
Shanthi Appelo, MS, RD
| 2 min read
Memorial Day is the unofficial kickoff to grilling season. It’s the perfect time to gather with loved ones, enjoy the warmer weather and indulge in delicious grilled foods. According to WalletHub, an estimated 7 billion hot dogs (818 per second) are consumed between Memorial Day and Labor Day. While meat-forward grilled options are popular, many barbecue attendants enjoy some plants on the grill too.
A 2017 survey of Americans who recently attended a barbecue found that 50%of respondents said they prefer grilling vegetables. Vegetables like bell peppers, zucchini, onions, asparagus and corn cook quickly and add a punch of fiber and antioxidants to any meal. Skewers are a great option to mix meats and veggies and are easily customizable to an individual’s preference. Try one of these mouthwatering and unique skewer pairings:
The grill marries the Middle Eastern-inspired flavors of the marinade, chicken and veggies beautifully. A hint of brown sugar adds flavor and ensures beautifully caramelized grill marks for the chicken.
The grill marries the Middle Eastern-inspired flavors of the marinade, chicken and veggies beautifully. A hint of brown sugar adds flavor and ensures beautifully caramelized grill marks for the chicken.
These caprese skewers feature traditional flavors but take it to the next level on the grill. The mozzarella cheese is wrapped in prosciutto and taken for a quick ride in the freezer to firm up and prevent melting all over the grill.
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