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There’s just something about food that’s been grilled—the charred grill marks with the bold, smoky flavor just can’t be beat. These delicious healthy grill recipes take advantage of summer being the perfect season for this kind of cooking—although we think any season is grilling season!Withno more than 575 calories per serving, these low-calorie meals can help you meet your nutritional goals. And because they’re loaded with veggies,whole grainsand protein, they keep you feeling full and satisfied. Grilling outside also minimizes cleanup while avoiding making your kitchen sweltering hot in the summer heat.Recipes like our Grilled Peach & Brie Smothered Chicken and Grilled Lemon-Pepper Salmon in Foil are nutritious meals that embrace the flavors of summer.
There’s just something about food that’s been grilled—the charred grill marks with the bold, smoky flavor just can’t be beat. These delicious healthy grill recipes take advantage of summer being the perfect season for this kind of cooking—although we think any season is grilling season!
Withno more than 575 calories per serving, these low-calorie meals can help you meet your nutritional goals. And because they’re loaded with veggies,whole grainsand protein, they keep you feeling full and satisfied. Grilling outside also minimizes cleanup while avoiding making your kitchen sweltering hot in the summer heat.
Recipes like our Grilled Peach & Brie Smothered Chicken and Grilled Lemon-Pepper Salmon in Foil are nutritious meals that embrace the flavors of summer.
01of 17Grilled Peach & Brie Smothered ChickenView RecipeThis super-fast and healthy smothered chicken tastes best on the deck with a chilled glass of Gewürztraminer. The fruity white pairs nicely with the peaches here.
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Grilled Peach & Brie Smothered Chicken
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This super-fast and healthy smothered chicken tastes best on the deck with a chilled glass of Gewürztraminer. The fruity white pairs nicely with the peaches here.
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Turkey Burgers with Spinach, Feta & Tzatziki
03of 17Grilled Lemon-Pepper Salmon in FoilView RecipeWe’re willing to bet that this easy grilled salmon in foil recipe will become a regular in your weeknight dinner rotation. Cooking fish in foil keeps it super-moist, plus you don’t have to worry about the fish sticking to the grill. Butter, lemon pepper and fresh parsley perk up the flavors for this versatile main course. Cook some vegetables, such as asparagus, zucchini and corn, alongside the fish packets for a healthy dinner that’s ready in less than 30 minutes.
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Grilled Lemon-Pepper Salmon in Foil
We’re willing to bet that this easy grilled salmon in foil recipe will become a regular in your weeknight dinner rotation. Cooking fish in foil keeps it super-moist, plus you don’t have to worry about the fish sticking to the grill. Butter, lemon pepper and fresh parsley perk up the flavors for this versatile main course. Cook some vegetables, such as asparagus, zucchini and corn, alongside the fish packets for a healthy dinner that’s ready in less than 30 minutes.
04of 17Greek-Inspired Burgers with Herb-Feta SauceView RecipeThese healthy burgers get a Mediterranean twist with a yogurt sauce seasoned with oregano, lemon and feta cheese. If you can’t find ground lamb, ask the butcher to grind some for you.
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Greek-Inspired Burgers with Herb-Feta Sauce
These healthy burgers get a Mediterranean twist with a yogurt sauce seasoned with oregano, lemon and feta cheese. If you can’t find ground lamb, ask the butcher to grind some for you.
05of 17Chicken & Sweet Potato Grill Packets with Peppers & OnionsView RecipeCook your whole meal in a packet on the grill with this easy veggie-loaded recipe. The Mexican-inspired seasoning makes the chicken and veggies taste great served with warm tortillas and your favorite taco toppings for a healthy dinner.
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Chicken & Sweet Potato Grill Packets with Peppers & Onions
Cook your whole meal in a packet on the grill with this easy veggie-loaded recipe. The Mexican-inspired seasoning makes the chicken and veggies taste great served with warm tortillas and your favorite taco toppings for a healthy dinner.
06of 17Grilled Cauliflower Steaks with Almond Pesto & Butter BeansView RecipeNeed some new meatless dinner ideas? This vegan recipe for grilled cauliflower steaks with buttery (but butter-free!) butter beans and almond pesto comes together in just 25 minutes but is impressive enough to serve to guests. We’re sorry to ask you to buy two heads of cauliflower to make this recipe when you only cut a couple of “steaks” from each, but it guarantees the best results. Just think of it this way: Having leftovers gives you an excuse to try one of our many other healthy cauliflower recipes!
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Grilled Cauliflower Steaks with Almond Pesto & Butter Beans
Need some new meatless dinner ideas? This vegan recipe for grilled cauliflower steaks with buttery (but butter-free!) butter beans and almond pesto comes together in just 25 minutes but is impressive enough to serve to guests. We’re sorry to ask you to buy two heads of cauliflower to make this recipe when you only cut a couple of “steaks” from each, but it guarantees the best results. Just think of it this way: Having leftovers gives you an excuse to try one of our many other healthy cauliflower recipes!
07of 17Salmon Souvlaki with Tzatziki & Green BeansView RecipeThis easy grilled salmon recipe is packed with flavor. Lemon, garlic and herbs make a simple, flavorful marinade for the healthy fish souvlaki. The yogurt-based tzatziki sauce and green beans complete this delicious dinner recipe that’s as suited to entertaining as it is for family meals.
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Salmon Souvlaki with Tzatziki & Green Beans
This easy grilled salmon recipe is packed with flavor. Lemon, garlic and herbs make a simple, flavorful marinade for the healthy fish souvlaki. The yogurt-based tzatziki sauce and green beans complete this delicious dinner recipe that’s as suited to entertaining as it is for family meals.
08of 17Black Bean Salad with Grilled Pork CutletsView RecipeThis hearty bean salad is packed with vibrant colors and contrasting textures. Center-cut boneless pork chops (also called pork cutlets), make a convenient and economical protein to round out the meal. This recipe makes one extra cutlet, which can be refrigerated for another use (see Associated Recipe).
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Black Bean Salad with Grilled Pork Cutlets
This hearty bean salad is packed with vibrant colors and contrasting textures. Center-cut boneless pork chops (also called pork cutlets), make a convenient and economical protein to round out the meal. This recipe makes one extra cutlet, which can be refrigerated for another use (see Associated Recipe).
09of 17Basil Pesto Pasta with Grilled VegetablesView RecipeThis dish is an easy way to turn grilled vegetables into a satisfying meal, thanks to hearty whole-grain pasta and a quick homemade pesto.
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Basil Pesto Pasta with Grilled Vegetables
This dish is an easy way to turn grilled vegetables into a satisfying meal, thanks to hearty whole-grain pasta and a quick homemade pesto.
10of 17Easy Grilled Shrimp with Cilantro Salsa VerdeView RecipeFresh cilantro, parsley and lime juice make a tangy green salsa that adds lively flavor to this easy grilled shrimp recipe.
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Easy Grilled Shrimp with Cilantro Salsa Verde
Fresh cilantro, parsley and lime juice make a tangy green salsa that adds lively flavor to this easy grilled shrimp recipe.
11of 17Grilled Bone-In Pork ChopsView RecipeJuicy grilled pork chops with a tiny bit of sweetness and a faint hint of spiciness make for an excellent simple dinner main that pairs with practically any side. A simple brine imparts flavor but mostly keeps the pork chops from drying out; just don’t marinate the meat for any longer than 4 hours, or it’ll soften the texture.
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Grilled Bone-In Pork Chops
Juicy grilled pork chops with a tiny bit of sweetness and a faint hint of spiciness make for an excellent simple dinner main that pairs with practically any side. A simple brine imparts flavor but mostly keeps the pork chops from drying out; just don’t marinate the meat for any longer than 4 hours, or it’ll soften the texture.
12of 17Grilled Salmon with Red Pepper RelishView RecipeCarson DowningWe love the sweetness and bright hue red bell peppers add to the relish here, but you can substitute with yellow or orange peppers, too. Skip green peppers, though, as they may be too bitter for this dish.
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Grilled Salmon with Red Pepper Relish
Carson Downing
We love the sweetness and bright hue red bell peppers add to the relish here, but you can substitute with yellow or orange peppers, too. Skip green peppers, though, as they may be too bitter for this dish.
13of 17Tandoori-Spiced Grilled Chicken Thighs with Cucumber-Yogurt SauceView RecipeCarson DowningTandoori refers to proteins marinated in a spiced yogurt mixture then roasted in a clay oven called a tandoor. If you can’t find a tandoor spice blend, curry powder would also be delicious. Serve these spicy, juicy grilled chicken thighs with a simple salad and naan or rice.
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Tandoori-Spiced Grilled Chicken Thighs with Cucumber-Yogurt Sauce
Tandoori refers to proteins marinated in a spiced yogurt mixture then roasted in a clay oven called a tandoor. If you can’t find a tandoor spice blend, curry powder would also be delicious. Serve these spicy, juicy grilled chicken thighs with a simple salad and naan or rice.
14of 17Lemon-Garlic Grilled CodView RecipePhotographer / Antonis Achilleos, Prop Stylist / Kay Clarke, Food Stylist / Emily Nabors HallThis lemon-garlic grilled cod features charred lemon and garlic oil that adds an extra dimension to the moist and flaky fish.
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Lemon-Garlic Grilled Cod
Photographer / Antonis Achilleos, Prop Stylist / Kay Clarke, Food Stylist / Emily Nabors Hall
This lemon-garlic grilled cod features charred lemon and garlic oil that adds an extra dimension to the moist and flaky fish.
15of 17Grilled Fish TacosView RecipeInstead of deep-frying the fish for these fish tacos, we coat the fish with a flavor-packed chile rub and grill it instead. Make sure the fillets are no more than 1/2 to 3/4 inch thick so they cook quickly. Sometimes flipping fish on the grill can be tricky since the fish can stick to the grill or fall apart. The solution is to invest in a grill basket that easily holds 4 to 6 fish fillets and secures the fish in the basket for easy flipping. If you don’t have a grilling basket, make sure the grill is hot and well oiled before adding the fish.
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Grilled Fish Tacos
Instead of deep-frying the fish for these fish tacos, we coat the fish with a flavor-packed chile rub and grill it instead. Make sure the fillets are no more than 1/2 to 3/4 inch thick so they cook quickly. Sometimes flipping fish on the grill can be tricky since the fish can stick to the grill or fall apart. The solution is to invest in a grill basket that easily holds 4 to 6 fish fillets and secures the fish in the basket for easy flipping. If you don’t have a grilling basket, make sure the grill is hot and well oiled before adding the fish.
16of 17Cobb Salad with Herb-Rubbed ChickenView RecipeTry this satisfying salad recipe for an updated version of the classic Cobb. Kale, feta and strawberries give this chicken salad a colorful upgrade.
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Cobb Salad with Herb-Rubbed Chicken
Try this satisfying salad recipe for an updated version of the classic Cobb. Kale, feta and strawberries give this chicken salad a colorful upgrade.
17of 17Honey Mustard Salmon with Mango QuinoaView RecipeIn this 30-minute dinner recipe, grilled, honey mustard-coated salmon is served with a tasty grain salad made with quinoa, mango, jalapeño and almonds.
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Honey Mustard Salmon with Mango Quinoa
In this 30-minute dinner recipe, grilled, honey mustard-coated salmon is served with a tasty grain salad made with quinoa, mango, jalapeño and almonds.
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