Description
Enjoy a delightful and refreshing summer dinner with this easy recipe featuring fresh proteins, seasonal vegetables, and whole grains.
Ingredients
Chicken breasts
Fish
Tofu
Bell peppers
Zucchini
Cherry tomatoes
Spinach or kale
Quinoa
Brown rice
Pasta
Fresh herbs
Lemon
Olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your grill or oven to medium heat.
- Marinate the chicken breasts, fish, or tofu in olive oil, lemon juice, and fresh herbs for 15 minutes.
- Chop bell peppers, zucchini, and cherry tomatoes; toss them in olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Grill or bake the marinated proteins for 20-25 minutes or until fully cooked.
- Grill the vegetables alongside the protein until tender and slightly charred.
- Prepare quinoa or brown rice according to package instructions.
- Serve the grilled protein over a bed of quinoa or brown rice, topped with grilled vegetables and a handful of fresh greens.
Notes
Feel free to substitute any protein or vegetables based on your preferences. This dish is versatile and can be easily adapted.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
Keywords: easy summer dinner ideas, refreshing dinner, grilled chicken, seasonal vegetables, healthy dinner