With Independence Day quickly approaching,
it’s time for you to get set and prepare for any parties you might be throwing
or attending.
Coming up with some healthy recipes to
serve up at your celebratory dinner is a great way to keep your weight in check
while making sure that you still enjoy yourself.
Many people do often just write the day off
and indulge anyway, but it really doesn’t have to be this way. Get creative and
you can make food that tastes just as great but will fill your body with
optimal nutrition.
Let’s have a look at a few recipes to get
you started.
Patriotic
Parfait
If you want something refreshing to serve
up for dessert, you can’t beat this parfait snack. It’s filled with protein,
fiber, and vitamins while being essentially fat
free. This is one dessert you can
definitely feel good about having.
3 cups Greek yogurt
2 cups blueberries
2 cups sliced strawberries or raspberries
2 cups blueberries
2 cups sliced strawberries or raspberries
Chocolate shavings
Alternate layers of Greek yogurt and
berries in individual serving sized bowls until you’ve formed 4-5 different
layers. Add some chocolate shavings on
top and then serve.
Mixed
Greens Salad
This lighter dish is perfect to accompany
your main protein source and has a nice sweet taste to it, giving you a
refreshing break from the usual salads you might be serving up.
3 cups mixed salad greens
½ cup alfalfa sprouts
½ cup blueberries
2 tbsp. dried cranberries
2 tbsp. slivered almonds
½ cup sliced strawberries
¼ cup olive oil
2 tbsp. raspberry vinegar
½ cup alfalfa sprouts
½ cup blueberries
2 tbsp. dried cranberries
2 tbsp. slivered almonds
½ cup sliced strawberries
¼ cup olive oil
2 tbsp. raspberry vinegar
Combine together the salad greens, alfalfa
sprouts, blueberries, and strawberries. In a separate bowl, mix together the
olive oil and vinegar and then drizzle over the salad. Toss and then sprinkle the almonds and
cranberries on top.
Pineapple
Chicken Kabobs
Finger food is always a hit at larger
parties and these can’t be beat. Filled
with lean protein, vegetables, and just a hint of sweetness, you can’t go wrong
with this dish. It’s easy to prepare and grill up so won’t take you away from
the party for long.
1 ½ pounds boneless chicken breast, cut
into bite sized pieces
15 oz. can unsweetened pineapple chunks
½ cup soy sauce
¼ cup vegetable oil
1 tbsp. brown sugar
1 tsp. garlic powder
2 tsp. ginger
sprinkle of black pepper
1 large red pepper, sliced
1 cup mushrooms, halved
15 cherry tomatoes
15 oz. can unsweetened pineapple chunks
½ cup soy sauce
¼ cup vegetable oil
1 tbsp. brown sugar
1 tsp. garlic powder
2 tsp. ginger
sprinkle of black pepper
1 large red pepper, sliced
1 cup mushrooms, halved
15 cherry tomatoes
Place chicken in a large dish and then
drain the pineapple. Use ½ cup of the fluid from pineapple and mix with the soy
sauce, vegetable oil, brown sugar, garlic powder, and ginger. Cover the chicken with this mixture and
marinade for up to three hours.
Once finished, remove the chicken and toss
the vegetables in the marinade. Let sit
for 30 minutes. Afterwards, place the
chicken on the kabob sticks, alternating with the vegetables and
pineapple.
Place the kabobs on the grill and cook for
15-18 minutes or until crispy.
Serve alongside some brown rice.
Give any of these three recipes a try this
Independence day and you will enjoy your celebration without having to worry
about dieting come the start of the next week.
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