Fresh Low Calorie Summer Recipes! Summer is almost here so let’s start celebrating with some great tasting outdoors recipes! This is the perfect healthy meal that is low in calories and taste great so eat up and enjoy a summer barbecue.
Greek Chicken with Oregano and Mint
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 ½ pounds skinless boneless chicken breast halves, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, crushed
- 1 teaspoon dried mint
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 bunch fresh mint
- 1 red onion, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 8 12-inch metal or wooden skewers
DIRECTIONS:
Cut chicken into 1-inch pieces. Mix chicken, 1 T olive oil, garlic, mint, oregano, salt and pepper in a medium bowl. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to 24 hours. Whisk remaining 1 T olive oil and lemon juice in a small bowl. Preheat grill to medium high heat. Pull off large mint leaves from stems. Alternate chicken, onion and mint leaves on skewers. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill kabobs until chicken is cooked through, turning and basting with lemon-oil mixture, about 9-10 minutes.
Serves 5 Nutrition Facts: 193 calories, 32 grams protein, 4 grams carbohydrates, 6 grams fat
Watermelon Coconut Granita
INGREDIENTS:
- 4 cups fresh watermelon
- ½ cup light coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 5 tablespoons maple syrup honey or ZSweet
DIRECTIONS:
Place fruit in a blender and puree until smooth. Add coconut milk, lime and sweetener and blend for 10 more seconds. Do not blend too long because the mixture will turn foamy. Pour mixture into 8×8 inch metal baking dish. Freeze for 2 hours and scrape. Continue to scrape every 30 minutes for another 2 hours and serve.
Serves: 12-14 Nutrition Facts 71 Calories, 0 protein, 17 carbs, 1.5 grams fat
Other Summer Recipes:
The Biggest Loser Turkey Burger Recipe – it is low calorie and delicious so enjoy the outdoors with this tasty burger.
Low Calorie Meatball Lettuce Wraps Recipe – Forget the bun and enjoy these low calorie lettuce wraps.
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