Easy Summer Dinner
A light and refreshing summer dinner using seasonal vegetables and your choice of protein for a colorful and tasty meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Global
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
- Chicken breasts
- Salmon
- Tilapia
- Tofu
- Bell peppers
- Zucchini
- Cherry tomatoes
- Spinach
- Kale
- Quinoa
- Brown rice
- Whole grain pasta
- Fresh herbs
- Lemon
- Olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your grill or oven to medium-high heat.
- Marinate your choice of protein (chicken, fish, or tofu) in olive oil, lemon juice, and fresh herbs for at least 15 minutes.
- Prepare the seasonal vegetables by chopping bell peppers and zucchini into bite-sized pieces, and halving the cherry tomatoes.
- Grill or bake the marinated protein alongside the prepared vegetables until cooked through, about 15-20 minutes depending on the protein used.
- Cook quinoa or brown rice according to package instructions.
- Serve the protein and vegetables over a bed of quinoa or brown rice, adding fresh spinach or kale as a side or mixed in.
- Garnish with additional fresh herbs and a squeeze of lemon before serving.
Notes
This dish can be served warm or at room temperature and is perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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