8 Surprising Foods You Can Grill

6/14/2018

Your grill is capable of many wonderful things. If you’ve made nothing but brats, burgers, and hot dogs on it, it may be time to mix it up. Here are a few unexpected foods that can be grilled and made even more delicious but really, the possibilities are endless.

1) Peaches
Grilled peach halves turn into a delicious treat as they slightly caramelize on the grill. Top with frozen Greek yogurt and a drizzle of honey and cinnamon and dessert is done.

2) Asparagus
Toss with olive oil, lemon pepper seasoning, and some shredded parmesan before grilling and you’ve got one of the best ways to cook asparagus.

3) Squash/Zucchini
The smoky flavor from the grill goes nicely with zucchini and squash and the vegetables themselves add some nice color to your plate. The grill marks look great too.

4) Shrimp
Marinate your shrimp and soak some bamboo skewers for about an hour before grilling. Just a few minutes of grill time per side, and the shrimp will turn opaque white and be ready to serve.

5) Mushrooms
After being oiled and seasoned, smaller mushrooms can be skewered while larger varieties like portabella caps can go right on the grill.

6) Fish
Fish works best on the grill when it’s in a foil packet. Add things like corn, tomatoes, onions, or cilantro to your packet to really round it out.

7) Pineapple
Similar to the peaches, there’s something about the smoky sweetness of grilled pineapple that can’t be beat.

8) Sweet Potatoes
Peel, cut into wedges or coins, toss with olive oil and seasonings and top with a vinaigrette before serving.

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Amanda is a mother of three (10, 7, and 5) and has been married for 14 years. My weight loss journey started July 17, 2008, one day after my daughter's first birthday. Tipping the scales at 235 pounds at 5'3, being an over weight, over tired, out of shape role model no longer appealed to me and I knew it was time for a change. Three pregnancies later, I had lost a total of 105 pounds. I had run 2 marathons and dozens of half marathons. Something was missing. I was thin, but I wasn't fit. I wasn't healthy. I could feel it in my insides. I was 136 pounds and a size 8. Something didn't add up. I got my certification in personal training, nutrition, weight management, and dove into supplementation and whole foods. 90 days later, I gained 10 pounds and lost two pants sizes (8 to a 4).

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