3 Awesome Plant-Based Grill Recipes For A Healthier Meal

3 Awesome Plant-Based Grill Recipes For A Healthier Meal

If you love grilling but also desire to eat healthier, you definitely can! You can opt for more nutritious food to barbecue such as fresh fruits and vegetables. You don't need to avoid meat altogether, just adding some healthier choices to your meals will make a lot of difference. As a start, try these hearty plant-based grill recipes:

Tropical Grilled Tofu

What you need:

1 pineapple, sliced ​​into rings

3 lemons, squeezed

1 block tofu, pressed and sliced ​​into triangles filets

3 tablespoons fresh pineapple juice

1 tablespoon brown sugar

2 teaspoons tamari

1/4 teaspoon turmeric

Handful of coriander leaves

Coconut oil

On the plate, stir the lemon juice, pineapple juice, brown sugar, turmeric, tamari and cilantro. Whisk to combine the ingredients well. Set the tofu filets on top seasoning. Using a tong, carefully flip filets to coat the other side with the seasoning. Soak for at least 4 hours. When ready, brush out with coconut oil and cook on the grill pre-heated medium high heat for 20 minutes. Flip and grill for 10 minutes more. Remove from heat then grill pineapple rings until nice grill marks appear, about 5 minutes. Serve topped with pineapple ring out.

Garlic and Balsamic Smoky Mushroom

What you need:

1 kilogram of mushrooms, thickly sliced ​​1/4-inch

3 cloves garlic, minced

2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

1 tablespoon soy sauce

1/2 teaspoon thyme

Salt and black pepper to taste

Mix garlic, balsamic vinegar, soy sauce and thyme in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Place mushrooms in a bowl and stir to coat with the spices. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. When ready, fungal threads to skewers and cook over a pre-heated grill over medium-high heat for 2 to 3 minutes per side or until tender.

Baked potato with Creamy Lemon Dressing

What you need:

3/4 kilogram of white baby potatoes, boiled and sliced ​​in half

2 lemons, juiced

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 onions, chopped

1 cup fresh cilantro

1 cup fresh Italian parsley leaves

6 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for brushing

1 teaspoon salt, plus more for seasoning

1/4 teaspoon black pepper, plus more for seasoning

Brush boiled baby potatoes parts with olive oil then season with salt and pepper. Cook on a pre-heated grill to medium high heat, cut side for 10 minutes. Transfer to a serving plate. Combine the lemon juice, garlic, onion, cilantro, parsley, olive oil, salt and pepper in a blender. Blend until the mixture is smooth. Serve as a dip or over baked potatoes.