5 healthy summer dishes for next backyard bash
Summer is back! The kids are getting out of school and it is time to slow down and enjoy more time with family and friends and you know what that means – more parties and get-togethers. Are you tired of making your typical go-to recipes whenever you have a party?
Summer is back! The kids are getting out of school and it is time to slow down and enjoy more time with family and friends and you know what that means – more parties and get-togethers. Are you tired of making your typical go-to recipes whenever you have a party? Here are some fresh ideas that won't have you wasting a lot of time in the kitchen. Sit back and relax and enjoy yourself. September always comes way too fast!
Baked Parmesan Tomatoes
Try this simple dish for a tasty appetizer. Just add Parmesan cheese and a little bit of oil and you have a dish your guests will eat up.
Per serving: 91 calories, 6g fat, 6g carbohydrates, 3g protein, 2g fiber
Peach Blueberry Cobbler
Who doesn't love guilt-free dessert? By swapping out the butter with canola oil and the all-purpose flour with whole-wheat flour, you can have all the taste with none of the guilt.
Per serving: 182 calories, 8g fat, 26g carbohydrates, 3g protein, 3g fiber
Grilled Eggplant Portobello Sandwich
Top some grilled eggplant and portobello with some tomato and arugula for a flavorful vegetarian option for your next backyard bash. Don't forget that the dark gills on the underside of the Portobello mushroom are edible, but may turn the dish grey so make sure you scrape them off.
Per serving: 250 calories, 7g fat, 39g carbohydrates, 10g protein, 9g fiber
Black Bean Salmon Tostadas
Whether you buy them at the store or bake your own, warm tortillas topped with salmon, pickled jalapeños, cilantro and avocado are great as an appetizer or as a main dish if you serve with brown rice.
Per serving: 319 calories, 11g fat, 43g carbohydrates, 16g protein, 12g fiber
Watermelon Gazpacho
A sweet chilled soup is perfect for a warm, summer's evening. The cucumber and watermelon provide a unique taste you will love.
Per serving: 116 calories, 5g fat, 18g carbohydrates, 2g protein, 2g fiber
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