Amazingly Healthy Grilling Tips and Recipes

Choose low-fat beef, turkey or veggie burgers instead of hamburgers with a high fat content. To add flavor, experiment with seasonings and top with grilled onions, mushrooms or tomatoes. Gotta have cheese? Add a small amount inside the burger instead of smothering cheese on top. You’ll still enjoy that cheesy taste without so much fat.

Healthy grilling recipe: Check out this delicious and healthy turkey burger recipe!

Skinless chicken breasts and pork tenderloin are a lean and tasty alternative to red meat. Grill until cooked through and lightly brush with your sauce of choice at the end. Chicken and pork can also be cubed and skewered with veggies like peppers, onions, cherry tomatoes, zucchini or eggplant for an eye-catching and tasty grilled treat.

Healthy grilling recipe: This Grilled Chicken with Swiss Chard is a light and summery chicken recipe that’s low in carbs and high in protein.

Choose turkey or chicken sausage and you’ll still get to savor the flavor without the fat. From fiery hot to mildly sweet, you’ll find a taste to suit your palate. Or make your own sausage with a combination of lean meats and interesting spices. The sky’s the limit when it comes to the flavors you can enjoy.

Healthy grilling recipe: These bite-sized Sausage and Pepper Sliders are crowd-pleasing appetizers or finger foods—or include them on a summer buffet.

Fish like salmon, tuna and swordfish are great grilling options. They hold up well under the heat of the grill and come out moist and delicious (as long as you don’t overcook them!). Shrimp is another healthy grilling favorite. Dust shrimp with dry spices, then skewer and grill for just a few minutes for a delicious appetizer or main course.

Healthy grilling recipe: Skewer tuna or salmon with summer veggies in this colorful swordfish kebab recipe.

Marinades add flavor and tenderize leaner cuts of meat without adding many calories or fat. Experiment with mustard, vinegar, fresh herbs, garlic, dried spices, fruit juices, teriyaki or soy sauce in addition to a bit of heart-healthy olive oil to change the flavor palette of almost anything you grill.

Healthy grilling recipe: Filled with loads of flavor that comes from the marinade, Grilled Tandoori Chicken are a great addition to any backyard barbecue.

Vegetables such as corn, eggplant, zucchini, yellow squash, portobello mushrooms, peppers and onions are grill favorites. Coat with a little olive oil, herbs, salt and pepper before tossing on the grill rack. Or skewer veggies between cubes of your favorite protein for an attractive and fun meal.

Healthy grilling recipe: This low-calorie grilled veggie recipe is the perfect side dish at any outdoor barbecue.

There’s nothing like ending your BBQ with a sweet treat or adding grilled fruit to a main dish or salad. Pineapple rings, peach halves or watermelon wedges add a fresh, juicy twist to grill favorites. The natural sugar in the fruit caramelizes when heated so you’ll enjoy loads of sweetness without added sugar.

Healthy grilling recipe: Grilled peaches take center stage in this summery Grilled Peach Salad.