One of the tips we share with our guests is planning ahead. It’s a great way for you to create a strategy to help stay on track with your healthy eating habits, especially for events like Memorial Day picnics. Here are some grilling recipes for you to incorporate into your holiday meal plan!
GRILLED VEGETABLE AND HUMMUS WRAP
Ingredients:
1/2 cup | Grilled Vegetables (zucchini, onion, bell peppers) |
1/4 cup | Arugula |
4 ounces | Grilled chicken, sliced |
1/4 cup | Basil hummus |
1 each | Large whole wheat tortilla |
1 teaspoon | Feta Cheese, crumbled |
Method
Nutrition: Serves: 2 | Serving Size: 1/2 wrap | Calories: 210 | Fat: 5 grams | Protein: 16 grams | Carbohydrates: 22 grams | Sodium: 650 milligrams | Fiber: 4 grams
BASIL HUMMUS
Ingredients:
2 cups | Garbanzo beans |
2 ½ tablespoons | Lemon juice, fresh |
1 ½ tablespoons | Garlic |
2 ½ tablespoons | Tahini |
¼ teaspoon | Salt |
¼ teaspoon | Black pepper |
½ cup | Basil, fresh |
Method:
Nutrition: SERVINGS 20 | SERVING SIZE: 1 ounce | CALORIES: 20 calories | FAT: 1 gram | CARBOHYDRATES: 5.5 grams | PROTEIN: 2 grams | SODIUM: 30 milligrams
ASPARAGUS & FARRO SALAD
Ingredients:
3/4 cup | Farro, dry |
2 ¼ cups | Water |
3/4 cup | Corn kernels |
1 ½ cups | Asparagus |
3/4 cup | Sundried tomatoes, chopped |
12 each (1 cup) | Artichokes, rinsed, quartered |
3 ounces | Basil Vinaigrette (see recipe below) |
Method:
Nutrition: Serves: 12 | Serving Size: 1 composed salad (~1/2 cup) | Calories: 90 calories | Fat: 2 grams | Sodium: 160 milligrams | Carbohydrates: 14 gram | Protein: 3 gram | Fiber: 2 grams
BASIL VINAIGRETTE
Ingredients:
1 cup | Basil, fresh |
1/2 cup | White Balsamic Vinegar |
1 ½ tablespoon | Dijon mustard |
1 ½ tablespoon | Agave |
1/4 cup | Extra virgin olive oil |
Method
Nutrition: Serves: 25 | Serving Size: ½ ounce | Calories: 25 | Fat: 2.5 grams | Protein: 0 grams | Carbohydrates: 2 grams | Sodium: 25 milligrams | Fiber: 0 grams