Grilled Corn with Chili Lime Butter
Summer is the perfect time to fire up the grill and get cooking! And one of the best recipes you can make is grilled corn with chili lime butter. It’s the perfect side dish for any summer meal. Plus, it’s easy to make and takes very little time. All you need is corn on the cob, butter, chili powder, and lime juice.
Ingredients
4 ears of corn, husked
1/4 cup of butter, melted
2 teaspoons of chili powder
2 tablespoons of lime juice
Instructions
1. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. You can also use a grill pan on your stovetop.
2. Spread the butter on the corn and then sprinkle the chili powder and lime juice over the top.
3. Place the corn on the grill and cover. Cook for 15 minutes, turning every 5 minutes, until the corn is tender and lightly charred.
4. Serve the corn with extra butter and lime wedges, if desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 154
Fat: 8.4 g
Carbohydrates: 20.3 g
Protein: 3.3 g
Sodium: 152.8 mg
Fiber: 2.7 g
Sugar: 3.3 g
Grilled Zucchini with Avocado Pesto
This light and flavorful grilled zucchini with avocado pesto is the perfect summer dish. It’s packed with fresh flavors and is sure to become a new favorite. Plus, it’s easy to make and takes very little time. All you need is zucchini, avocado, garlic, pine nuts, and lemon juice.
Ingredients
2 medium zucchini, sliced into 1/4-inch thick rounds
1 avocado, pitted and peeled
2 cloves of garlic, minced
2 tablespoons of pine nuts
2 tablespoons of olive oil
2 tablespoons of lemon juice
Instructions
1. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. You can also use a grill pan on your stovetop.
2. In a food processor, combine the avocado, garlic, pine nuts, olive oil, and lemon juice. Pulse until smooth.
3. Brush the zucchini slices with olive oil. Grill the slices for 2-3 minutes per side, until lightly charred and tender.
4. Serve the grilled zucchini with the avocado pesto.
Nutrition
Calories: 201
Fat: 15.6 g
Carbohydrates: 12.8 g
Protein: 3.2 g
Sodium: 15.3 mg
Fiber: 5.1 g
Sugar: 2.8 g
Grilled Peaches with Vanilla Coconut Cream
This simple and delicious dessert is perfect for a summer night. Sweet grilled peaches are served with a creamy vanilla coconut cream. Plus, it’s easy to make and takes very little time. All you need is peaches, coconut cream, and vanilla extract.
Ingredients
4 peaches, halved and pitted
1 can of coconut cream
2 teaspoons of vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. You can also use a grill pan on your stovetop.
2. Grill the peaches for 3-4 minutes per side, until lightly charred and tender.
3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the coconut cream and vanilla extract until smooth.
4. Serve the grilled peaches with the coconut cream.
Nutrition
Calories: 217
Fat: 12.1 g
Carbohydrates: 26.3 g
Protein: 2.3 g
Sodium: 11.3 mg
Fiber: 4.3 g
Sugar: 19.3 g
Grilled Pineapple with Coconut Yogurt
This tropical-inspired treat is sure to be a hit with your friends and family. Sweet and juicy grilled pineapple is served with creamy coconut yogurt. Plus, it’s easy to make and takes very little time. All you need is pineapple, coconut yogurt, and honey.
Ingredients
1 pineapple, cut into 1-inch thick slices
1 cup of coconut yogurt
2 tablespoons of honey
Instructions
1. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. You can also use a grill pan on your stovetop.
2. Grill the pineapple slices for 3-4 minutes per side, until lightly charred and tender.
3. In a medium bowl, stir together the coconut yogurt and honey until smooth.
4. Serve the grilled pineapple with the coconut yogurt.
Nutrition
Calories: 216
Fat: 3.2 g
Carbohydrates: 45.5 g
Protein: 2.7 g
Sodium: 8.4 mg
Fiber: 0.7 g
Sugar: 30.5 g
Grilled Eggplant with Basil Pesto
This light and flavorful grilled eggplant with basil pesto is the perfect summer dish. It’s packed with fresh flavors and is sure to become a new favorite. Plus, it’s easy to make and takes very little time. All you need is eggplant, basil, garlic, pine nuts, and parmesan cheese.
Ingredients
1 large eggplant, cut into 1/2-inch thick slices
1 cup of fresh basil leaves
2 cloves of garlic, minced
2 tablespoons of pine nuts
2 tablespoons of olive oil
2 tablespoons of freshly grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
1. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. You can also use a grill pan on your stovetop.
2. In a food processor, combine the basil, garlic, pine nuts, olive oil, and parmesan cheese. Pulse until smooth.
3. Brush the eggplant slices with olive oil. Grill the slices for 2-3 minutes per side, until lightly charred and tender.
4. Serve the grilled eggplant with the basil pesto.
Nutrition
Calories: 144
Fat: 10.1 g
Carbohydrates: 10.4 g
Protein: 4.8 g
Sodium: 183.2 mg
Fiber: 4.1 g
Sugar: 4.9 g