Thursday, March 1, 2012

10 Marinated Meals

zucchini-squash-salad

Marinated Zucchini and Yellow Squash Salad

Add some zest to your zucchini by using this savory recipe. Marinating the squash and zucchini in vinegar and sugar makes a tangy base for a topping of basil, garlic, and lemon juice. Toss some mozzarella cheese over it, and you’ve got a side dish with 20% of your daily calcium.

Ingredients: Sugar, salt, zucchini, yellow squash, garlic, basil, cider vinegar, lemons, olive oil, mozzarella cheese

Calories: 159
balsamic-steak-marinated

Balsamic-Marinated Steak With Charred Radicchio

Balsamic vinegar is the perfect pairing with red meat. It adds a strong tangy flavor that doesn’t overpower the beef. And stir-frying the meat in peanut oil only enhances the savory taste.

Ingredients: Skirt steak, balsamic vinegar, garlic, red onion, peanut oil, grape tomatoes, radicchio, whole-grain bread, rosemary

Calories: 235
vegetable-salad-grilled

Marinated Grilled Vegetable Salad

White balsamic vinegar is milder than regular balsamic vinegar and will allow your veggies to keep their color. Although this recipe calls for dried herbs, fresh ones will add a more complex flavor. Just remember to substitute one tablespoon fresh herbs for every teaspoon of dried ones.

Ingredients: Asparagus, red onion, red bell pepper, squash, zucchini, white balsamic vinegar, olive oil, honey, salt, basil, oregano, thyme, pepper, garlic

Calories: 126
sesame-chile-chicken

Sesame-Chile Chicken With Gingered Watermelon Salsa

This spicy Asian-inspired marinade adds a kick to your chicken, but the dish is mellowed by the sweet watermelon salsa. You’ll get plenty of filling protein as well as plenty of lycopene from the watermelon. It’s a refreshing end to a hot day.

Ingredients: Low-sodium soy sauce, chili sauce with garlic, dark sesame oil, chicken breasts, watermelon, yellow bell pepper, green onions, cilantro, ginger, mirin, limes, salt, jalapeño pepper

Calories: 247
grilled-apples

Marinated Grilled Apples With Mint

Tart Granny Smith apples make the perfect base for this minty marinade. These apple rings can add complex flavor to grilled chicken or pork. Choose a sweeter variety—like Pink Lady—to serve as a warm, healthy dessert.

Ingredients: Orange juice, fresh mint, honey, vanilla extract, ginger, black pepper, Granny Smith apples

Calories: 116

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