What’s for Dinner?
(NAPS)—By making just a few simple switches, it’s easy to create a nutritious, great-tasting meal while enjoying the warmer weather.
Dr. Felicia Stoler, registered dietitian, says that grilling can be a great way to include fresh seasonal vegetables and smart meal ideas that don’t sacrifice taste. According to Dr. Stoler, here are three simple switches that your friends and family will love:
1. Break from tradition—
Substitute traditional hamburgers and hot dogs with a lower fat option like chicken. For example, Rosemary-Orange Grilled Chicken and Veggies is a fresh and tangy summer dish that combines seasonal produce and savory herbs with protein-rich, lean chicken. Use I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter!® Spray in place of butter to add flavor with 0 grams fat and 0 calories per serving!
2. Swap salty chips for veggies and
fruit with dips—
Serve celery, cherry tomatoes and carrot sticks with fresh guacamole or a hearty bean dip. Dip ripe strawberries, blueberries or raspberries in low-fat yogurt or non-fat whipped topping for a sweet and nutritious treat.
Rosemary-Orange Grilled Chicken
and Veggies
Serves: 4
Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes
Ingredients: 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed 1 small eggplant, cut into 1-inch cubes 2 medium red, green and/or yellow bell peppers, cut into 1 1/2-inch squares 1 medium yellow squash, cubed 30 sprays I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter! ® Spray Original, divided 1 tsp. chopped fresh rosemary 1 tsp. grated orange peel 2 Tbsp. orange juice
Instructions:
1. Spray chicken and vegetables with 15 sprays of I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter!® Spray Original, then toss with rosemary and orange peel. Alternately thread chicken and vegetables on skewers. Grill or broil chicken and vegetables, turning once, 8 minutes or until chicken is thoroughly cooked and vegetables are just tender.
2. Arrange chicken and vegetables on serving platter. Spray with remaining 15 sprays, then drizzle with orange juice.
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