• Grill Week Recipe #1- Cedar Plank Salmon

    Memorial Day weekend has always seemed like the unofficial kick off to summer! So with that behind us, I thought it would be fun to feature recipes from the grill all week. There’s nothing I love more than grilling out!
    Today’s recipe is easy, delicious and SO flavorful. The secret is in the cedar plank! It brings out the most delicious flavors and keeps the fish from sticking to the grill. Don’t be intimidated! This is an easy, healthy dinner option!

    Salmon

    Total Time: 4 hrs. 50 min.
    Prep Time: 15 min.
    Cooking Time: 35 min.
    Yield: 6 servings

    Red – 1 Yellow – 1   1/2tsp

    Ingredients:
    1 untreated cedar plank (about 17-by-10-1/2 in.)
    2 Tbsp. water
    ¼ cup pure maple syrup
    2-inch slice fresh ginger, peeled, finely chopped
    ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
    3 Tbsp. reduced-sodium soy sauce
    2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
    Ground black pepper (to taste; optional)
    1 Tbsp. olive oil
    1 bunch green onions
    2½ lbs. raw center-cut salmon fillet with skin

    Preparation:
    1. Soak plank in water for 3 hours before grilling.
    2. Bring water, maple syrup, ginger, lemon juice, soy sauce, garlic, and pepper (if desired) to a boil in medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low; gently boil, stirring frequently, for 10 to 15 minutes, or until reduced to about ½ cup. Let cool. (Maple glaze may be made 2 days ahead of time and chilled, covered. Bring maple glaze to room temperature before using.)
    3. Preheat grill on high.
    4. Lightly cover the cedar plank with oil. Arrange green onions in one layer on plank to form a bed for salmon.
    5. Place the salmon skin-side down on the cedar plank.
    6. Drizzle with half of maple glaze, reserving other half of glaze to serve with grilled salmon.
    7. Grill, covered, without turning, for about 20 minutes, or until salmon flakes easily when tested with a fork.
    8. Serve salmon with reserved maple glaze.

    • Recipe adapted from teamBeachbody.com
  • Rainbow Veggie Flatbread Pizza

    Summer is coming and what sounds better than a fresh, healthy pizza! Loaded with delicious summer veggies, this pizza will have you reaching for seconds guilt-free!
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    Rainbow Veggie Flatbread Pizza

    Total Time: 23 min.
    Prep Time: 15 min.
    Cooking Time: 8 min.
    Yield: 1 serving
    Containers:
    1 1/2 Green, 2 Yellow, 1/2 Purple, 1 Blue

    Ingredients:
    1 6½-inch whole wheat pita (or whole wheat flatbread)
    ¼ cup marinara sauce, no sugar added
    ¼ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
    ½ cup halved cherry tomatoes
    ¼ cup chopped orange bell pepper
    ¼ cup chopped yellow bell pepper
    3 Tbsp. chopped green bell pepper
    3 Tbsp. chopped broccoli florets
    2 Tbsp. chopped red onion

    Preparation:
    1. Preheat oven to 350º F.
    2. Place pita on a large baking sheet.
    3. Spread marinara sauce evenly on pita. Top evenly with cheese.
    4. Starting at the edge of the pita, place an approximately 1½-inch circle of tomatoes around the edge of the whole pita. Continue with a 1-inch circle each orange bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper, and broccoli. Make sure each vegetable is touching the previous one. Place onions in the middle.
    5. Bake for 5 to 8 minutes, or until cheese is melted.
    6. Slice each pita into 4 slices. Serve immediately.

    Tip: Look for a marinara sauce that has an ingredient list that does not contain artificial sweeteners, additives, or preservatives.