GRILLED VEGETABLE RECIPES FOR WEIGHT LOSS

Grilled vegetable recipes could be an additional tip to a healthy life. Aside from adding plants to your meals, you could as well eat just plants. Grilled vegetable recipes are a healthy vegetarian meal, especially when eaten with avocado or Mediterranean grains. These vegetables are rich in antioxidants. They can be eaten during summer, as summer meals are meant to be simple. Best vegetables for grilling include asparagus, broccoli, cauliflower, mushrooms, carrots, zucchini, lettuce and tomatoes, green plants, and more. Some of these vegetables have been used below, and you could try them out.

Grilled Vegetable Recipes

1.    Grilled Asparagus with Tahini Lemon Sauce

This vegetable recipe is an easy side dish. Asparagus is grilled until it is fork-tender and soft, then spiced up with your tahini lemon sauce.

     Preparation Time: 5 minutes

      Cook Time: 6 minutes

      Total Time: 11 minutes

      Serves: 4

         Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon of salt
• ¼ teaspoon of pepper
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 20 asparagus spears (trimmed)

For tahini lemon sauce

• 1 teaspoon of tahini
• ¼ cup of lemon juice
• 1 garlic clove
• Slices of toasted almond for garnish (optional)

Preparation

1. First of all, preheat your grill.
2. Trim the ends of your asparagus and place it in a resealable plastic bag.
3. Then, add your olive oil, black pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt to the bag.
4. Next, seal your plastic bag and shake well.
5. Now, grill your asparagus for about 6 minutes over high heat (turn once halfway done).
6. While grilling asparagus, make your lemon tahini sauce. Combine lemon juice, ½ teaspoon of salt, tahini, and garlic in a small bowl. Whisk these ingredients together
7. Mix them in warm water until it becomes smooth and has reached your desired consistency.
8. Then, place grilled asparagus on a platter, drizzle lemon tahini sauce over asparagus.
9. Lastly, add toasted almond slices over the top and serve.

   Nutritional Facts

        Fat 6.7g; Carbohydrate 5.9g; Protein 2.9g; calories 83kcal.

2.    Grilled Broccoli with Smoky Yoghurt Sauce

Grilled broccoli with smoky yogurt sauce is ready in 25 minutes using the simple ingredients listed below.

    Preparation Time: 10 minutes

      Cook Time: 15 minutes

      Total Time: 25 minutes

      Serves: 4

       Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon of ground cumin
• ¼ teaspoon of ground pepper
• ¾ cup of whole plain milk Greek yogurt
• 6 cups of broccoli florets
• 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil
• ½ teaspoon of salt
• 1 lemon (grated)
• ½ teaspoon of smoked paprika

Preparation

1. First of all, put ice water in a medium-sized bowl and place it beside the stove.
2. Then, place a large pot of water on the stove to boil. Add your broccoli florets into the boiling water.
3. Now, boil for about a minute or until it becomes bright green color and tender.
4. After boiling, transfer broccoli with a spoon into the ice water. Drain it from the water and leave to dry
5. Next, grate a teaspoon zest from your lemon, and also cut the lemon in half.
6. Now, place the grill pan over medium-high heat. When it becomes hot, add your lemon halves, cook for about 5 minutes.
7. Then, place vegetable it on a plate and put broccoli in the pan. Cook and stir once in 5 minutes. Broccoli should become lightly charred
8. After cooking broccoli, transfer to a medium-sized bowl, add olive oil, pepper, and ¼ teaspoon of salt
9. Juice one-half lemon into a small bowl, add yogurt, cumin, paprika, zest, and remaining ¼ teaspoon of salt. Serve

Nutritional Facts

Fat 6.4g; Carbohydrate 10.5g; Protein 7.9g; calories 115 kcal.

3.    Grilled Kale Chips

Grilled kale chips are healthy and easy to prepare. It makes a delicious lunch.

     Preparation Time: 10 minutes

      Cook Time: 10 minutes

      Total Time: 20 minutes

      Serves: 6

       Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons of olive oil
• 6 leaves of curly kale
• ½ teaspoon of sea salt or smoked salt.

Preparation

1. First, preheat your grill to 350 degrees F
2. Then prepare your kale leaves. Divide the leaves into half using a sharp knife to remove the center stem.
3. After removing the stem, cut the halved kale leaves into smaller leaves. Although,  Ensure that they are not too small because they will shrink while cooking.
4. Next, wash the leaves well in cold water and dry completely before grilling. You could make use of colander or salad spinner.
5. Put kale leaves on a towel and roll it up gently. Leave them in the towel for about a minute or 2. Then, unroll the towel and place in large bowl to dry.
6. When it has completely dried, drizzle olive oil over it and rub leaves gently with your finger.
7. Now, sprinkle salt over it, put some of the kale on a grill pan and cook. Leave it to cook till it becomes crispy. (they should make some popping sounds while they cook).
8. Kale might take about 10 minutes to cook, depending on your grill. (watch them closely, so they don’t get browned and overcooked). When you start suspecting that it is read, you can touch it to check if it is crispy.
9. When they are ready, remove your grill pan from the grill. Transfer kale on a plate lined with a towel or a rack.
10. While it cools, put the remaining kale on the grill, add salt and start cooking.
11. After cooking all the kale, serve. (keep them in an airtight container for a day , but they are best eaten the same day they were cooked).

Nutritional Facts

Fat 5g; Carbohydrate 13g; Protein 6g; calories 228kcal.

4.    Grilled Green Beans

This grilled vegetable recipe is excellent for a summer evening. It is tasty and simple

     Preparation Time: 5 minutes

      Cook Time: 10 minutes

      Total Time: 30 minutes

      Serves: 4

       Ingredients

• 1 pound of fresh green beans
• ¼ cup of olive oil
• 1 teaspoon of minced garlic
• A teaspoon of kosher salt

Preparation

1. First of all, combine olive oil, garlic, green beans, and salt in a bowl.
2. Leave the beans to marinate for about 30 minutes.
3. Then, preheat your grill for medium-high heat.
4. Next, oil the grate and arrange green beans on the pan.
5. Now, put your grill pan on the grill and allow it to cook till it is lightly charred for about 10 minutes. Stir while cooking, so it doesn’t get burnt.
6. Lastly, transfer green beans to a plate and serve.

Nutritional Facts

Fat 13.6 g; Carbohydrate 8.3g; Protein 2.1g; calories 156kcal.

5. Grilled Cauliflower Steaks

Grilled cauliflower steaks are a beautiful way to prepare cauliflower on the grill.  Season grilled cauliflower steak with lemon and fresh herbs.

     Preparation Time: 15 minutes

      Cook Time: 10 minutes

      Total Time: 25 minutes

      Serves: 4

       Ingredients

• ¼ teaspoon of red pepper flakes
• 2 garlic cloves
• ¼ cup of chopped fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons of olive oil
• ¼ cup of chopped toasted walnuts
• 2 large heads of cauliflower
• Lemon wedges
• 2 lemon (zested)
• 1 teaspoon of honey
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt

Preparation

1. First, remove the outer leaves of each cauliflower head and remove the bottom stem end.
2. Also, trim the side and cut the heads into two or 3 moderate steaks.
3. Then combine olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, honey, and garlic.
4.  Next, preheat grill to 350 degrees F. then brush one side of the cauliflower with lemon mixture and sprinkle salt on it.
5. Now, place the salted part down on the grill. Brush the tops with the mixture, and season with the remaining salt.
6. Then, cover the grill and let it cook for about 5 minutes.
7. When the bottom is beginning to charr, flip the cauliflower and grill for 5 minutes again.
8. Remove the grill when cauliflower becomes tender, sprinkle walnuts, red pepper flakes, and parsley over it.
9. Serve hot with lemon wedges.

Nutritional Facts

Fat 8g; Carbohydrate 16g; Protein 5g; calories 126kcal.

6.    Grilled Brussels Sprouts

Grilled brussels sprout is easy to prepare. It is one grilled vegetable recipe you will always enjoy. To evenly cook brussels sprout, cut them to be of the same size and shape.

     Preparation Time: 10 minutes

      Cook Time: 13 minutes

      Total Time: 23 minutes

      Serves: 4

       Ingredients

• A pound of brussels sprouts
• 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika
• 2 tablespoons of olive oil
• 1 teaspoon of kosher salt
• ¼ teaspoon of freshly ground pepper
• 1 teaspoon of dry mustard
• A tablespoon of minced garlic

Preparation

1. First of all, heat grill to medium
2. Then cut off the stem of the brussels sprouts into a large microwave mixing bowl.
3. Heat it in the microwave for about 3 minutes. Then, add garlic, paprika, olive oil, mustard, and salt. Mix well to combine.
4. Let them sprout cool, skewer five brussels sprouts unto each metal skewer with the stem end facing the same direction.
5. Leave it for about half an inch in between each sprout. Then, place the skewer on the grill with the stem ends close to the flame.
6.  Cover and cook for about 5 minutes. After 5 minutes, turn over the skewer and cook for 5 minutes again.
7. If you want an additional flavor, place them back into the mixing bowl and toss with oil and garlic mixture before serving.

Nutritional Facts

Fat 8g; Carbohydrate 11g; Protein 4g; calories 126kcal.

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