Losing weight in particular is not an easy journey, especially if you are just starting out. You will feel hungry and it will be difficult to resist the craving for delicious food. Don’t deprive yourself of a hearty meal – grill your own fruits, vegetables or lean meat for delicious, smoky and satisfying dishes without feeling guilty about shedding a few extra pounds.
Try these healthy and delicious weight loss grill recipes:
Kale and Mushroom Turkey Burgers
what you need:
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8 burger buns, preferably whole wheat
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1/2 kilogram ground turkey
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4 baby bella mushrooms
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2 cups fresh curly kale
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1/4 cup chopped sweet onion
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2 tbsp olive oil
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1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh thyme leaves
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1 tbsp chimichurri sauce
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1/4 tsp minced garlic
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1/4 tsp salt
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avocado slices for serving
Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat and sauté the onion and garlic until soft. Stir in the mushrooms and kale then cover and cook until the vegetables are tender. allow to cool. When ready, toss mushroom and kale mixture with ground turkey and season with oregano, chimichurri, and salt. Form patties using clean hands. Cook on preheated grill over medium-high heat, turning once to desired doneness. Coat the buns with your favorite sauce, then top with turkey patties and avocado slices.
Honey-Yogurt Grilled Peaches
what you need:
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3 peaches, halved and seeded
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2 cups plain Greek yogurt
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1/4 cup honey
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cinnamon powder
Combine Greek yogurt and honey in a small bowl. Cancel. Cook peaches, cut side down, on preheated grill over medium heat until grill marks appear. When ready, top the grilled peaches with honey and yogurt. Sprinkle cinnamon powder before serving.
Grilled Beef and Sweet Potato Wraps
what you need:
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6 whole grain tortillas
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1/2 kg sirloin steak, thinly sliced
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6 cups cubed sweet potatoes, steamed
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3 cups finely chopped cabbage
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1 cup finely chopped white onion
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1 cup thinly sliced fresh basil
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3 tbsp lime juice
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3 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
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2 tbsp canola oil
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1 1/2 tsp chili garlic sauce
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1 tsp brown sugar
Cook beef on preheated grill over medium-high heat until cooked through (slightly pink in center), about 2 to 3 minutes per side. To make the dressing, combine the lime juice, soy sauce, canola oil, chilli garlic sauce and brown sugar in a glass jar and shake to mix the ingredients well. Place cabbage and onion in a bowl and toss with half the dressing. Place grilled beef, sweet potato, and cabbage salad on a serving platter. Drizzle beef and sweet potatoes with remaining dressing. Serve with tortillas.
Stay healthy and fit with these quick weight loss grill recipes!
