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32 healthy grill recipes

32 healthy grill recipes

By Chloe De Beer
15’ Prep time
10’ Cook time
25’ Total time
280 Calories
8 Serving

Summary

Celebrate warmer weather with these healthy grill recipes! including grilled meats, fish, shrimp, and veggies – there’s something for everyone at your next bbq/cookout! even better, the majority of these easy outdoor grill recipes can be prepared with an indoor grill pan for those days the weather just isn’t letting up!
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Step by Step

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Step 1

Place steak in a large flat dish with side.
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Step 2

In a medium bowl, combine marinade ingredients: soy sauce through pepper and mix well to combine.
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Step 3

Pour your marinade on top of steak in dish and coat steak gently an all sides.
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Step 4

Cover your marinated steak and refrigerate for 4 – 24 hours. Don't exceed 24 hours.
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Step 5

Preheat grill to 500 degrees F or medium-high heat.
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Step 6

Grill to your level of desired doneness. 5 minutes per side will result in a medium rare steak. covered for 5 minutes per side for medium rare, longer for more done. Tip: skirt steak is a thinner cut, to check if your steak is done cut with a knife right on the grill or transfer to a plate and check.
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Step 7

Use a well seasoned cast iron grill pan for indoor grilling.
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Step 8

Indoor or outdoor grilling: cover meat and let rest covered with foil for 5 minutes. This allows the steak juices to settle and become even. more flavorful!
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Step 9

Slice and serve along with your favorite southwest side dishes.

Tips and Warnings

  • Store: Refrigerate leftovers for up to 5 days in an airtight container.
  • Freeze: For 3 months.
  • Which cut of steak should you use? This recipe as is calls for skirt steak. Sirloin, tenderloin or rib steak are also good cuts for making carne asada.
  • Gluten-free Soy sauce sub: Use tamari or coconut aminos for a gluten-free option. 
  • Apple cider vinegar or white wine vinegar works
  • Optimal marinating time: Will depend on the cut  of your steak. Thicker cuts marinate for 24 hours and 4 hours for a thin cut.
  • Don’t overcook: Meat will keep cooking with residual heat during resting time. You may want to remove steak from grill before it reaches done. This will ensure your steak remains tender and not overcooked.

Ingredient

  • Limes
    Limes
    2
  • Garlic cloves
    Garlic cloves
    4
  • Ground black pepper
    Ground black pepper
    1 tsp
  • Chilli powder
    Chilli powder
    2 tsp
  • Cumin
    Cumin
    2 tsp
  • Apple cider vinegar
    Apple cider vinegar
    60 g
  • Soy sauce
    Soy sauce
    77 g
  • Skirt or flank steak
    Skirt or flank steak
    14 kg
  • Handful cilantro
    Handful cilantro
    1
  • Jalapeño with seeds
    Jalapeño with seeds
    1

Nutrition Facts

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