Eating healthy doesn’t have to be bland. It can be incredible actually! Let us show you our Top 5 Blackstone Griddle healthy recipes we recommend you try this summer.
We here at It Starts with Change love eating delicious meals with our family and friends. We also love eating healthier meals considering our motto is helping you live your best life. In addition, we’re big fans of our Blackstone Griddles. They have made cooking fun and an event every time we fire it up. And now we want to blend all of this and show you how you can make our favorite Top 5 Blackstone Griddle healthy recipes if you are a Blackstone Griddle owner as well.
These Blackstone Griddle Healthy Recipes Will Have Them Coming Back For Seconds
From Hibachi to Shrimp Stir-fry, let us show you some great meals and quick recipes to feed your masses on the great Blackstone Griddle.
1 – Shrimp Stir-Fry – a Mediterranean-style dish that’s fresh and healthy. Heat the griddle, oil it, and put on sliced garlic root and garlic cloves. Add 16 oz. shrimp, 6 oz. cauliflower, and 6 oz. of broccoli and cook for 2-5 minutes. Now all you have to do is season with chili flakes to taste and eat up!
If you’re looking to add a few low-calorie carbs then you could pair it with some keto or wheat pasta. Another favorite base is Cauliflower rice or brown rice.
2 – Hibachi Steak, Chicken, or Shrimp – A family favorite that’s super high in protein and full of awesome flavor. Simply Cook up your favorite high-quality and low-fat steak, such as Filet or New York Strip. Other options could be lean organic Chicken Breast or Fresh Wild Shrimp.
For flavor, add some low cal Sesame Oil and low cal Soy Sauce, although not too much considering these are a little high in sodium.
Pair these great meats with healthy and fresh sautéed vegetables that you can also cook right on your griddle. Our favorites are zucchini, carrots, broccoli, and mushrooms with just a touch of Soy Sauce.
3 – Flank Steak with Chimichurri Sauce – this dish from Argentina is low-carb with a mix of flavors. It’s got peppers, wine vinegar, parsley, and garlic with one pound of meat. Chimichurri sauce is a staple in Argentine cuisine, and it’s fantastic on steak, but you can put it on almost anything. It also works great with chicken, pork, and fish. You can put it on eggs, vegetables, or just dip chunks of bread in it.
Flank steak is a great cut of steak because you use every bit of it. There is hardly any fat that needs to be cut away and discarded like a New York Strip or a Rib-eye. Also, when you cut strips of it across the grain, it is as tender as any steak you’ll have.
4 – Low-Carb Philly Chicken Cheesesteak – Delicious like the original, but low-carb. Simply cook 10 oz. of chicken breasts on the griddle with onion and garlic powder. Add in ground pepper, diced bell pepper, and finish off with low Cal provolone cheese. Done – just ditch the buns to stay low-carb!
This is a huge family favorite in my house as we just love the flavor of the chicken when paired with the onion and garlic powder. You won’t even miss the bread or bun that usually goes with a cheesesteak sandwich. Plus, it’s super simple to make with chicken, cheese, and a few other ingredients, and it’s ready in less than 20 minutes! Also in place of the onion and garlic powder, we sometimes cut up real garlic and mince it, and use real onions for the added flavor!
5 – Low-Carb Meatballs – These meatballs are packed with protein and are a great family meal. For something a little different, you can add some marinara sauce to enhance the flavor. Grab a cutting board and cut into small chunks a ½ lb. of ground beef and a ½ lb. of ground pork. Then, place the ingredients in a large bowl and add ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese, ¼ cup heavy cream, 1 egg, 2 tbsp. minced parsley, 1 tbsp. grated onion, 1 garlic clove, ½ tsp. salt, and ¼ tsp. Pepper.
Use a hand mixer to combine the ingredients. Next, roll the mix into meatballs, place them on the griddle and cook while turning sides for 10-15 minutes. These will become a family favorite before you know it. An alternative to ground beef, you could use turkey burger.
Now it’s Your Turn to Cook!
Eating healthy and low-carb does amazing things for both your energy and body. It’s an eating plan that cuts down on carbs which helps when you’re trying to shave off a few pounds. That means you eat more proteins, and in most cases, you chow down on a lot of healthy fats. Many famous diets – like Atkins, Dukan, Keto, and Paleo are classified as low carb diets, even if they have different rules between them. This sounds confusing, right?
A PLAN to lose pounds and stay healthy, but it has fat? The deal is, carbs are sugars that stock up in your body. If you don’t burn them all, they become stored as fat – this can increase your weight and slow down metabolism. When you eat low-carb, you teach your body to stop relying on carbs for energy. Instead, you use your body fat as fuel and will lean up over time depending on how dedicated you are to the process. It’s a more suitable form of energy than carbs, which means you snack less and burn it all during the day so that it doesn’t build up as stored body fat!
Healthy Foods To Use In Your Blackstone Griddle Healthy Recipes
Here is a great list of low carb and high protein single foods that also pair well with your Blackstone Griddle healthy recipes! Maybe save the nuts for the toppings though versus the griddle! 😉
- Eggs: Contain all essential proteins for the body, and vitamins B and D. Important for strong bones and mental health
- Beef: Protein, iron, and vitamin B12. Iron boosts the immune system and avoids chronic disease.
- Chicken: Rich in protein, contains nutrients like retinol that improve eyesight. Also has iron to boost the immune system.
- Bacon: Besides being processed meat, bacon is rich in vitamin B to lend strength to bones and improve your mental health. Also has a lot of protein and fat.
- Salmon: Rich in omega-3 that can prevent anxiety and depression.
- Sardines: These fish are loaded with nutrients and minerals, such as calcium, proteins, omega-3 fats, phosphorus, vitamins B and D. With so much in so little, these fish improve your mental health, reduce inflammation, and prevent heart disease.
- Broccoli: Rich in vitamins C and K, fiber, and potassium. Improves digestive functions and skin health
- Tomatoes: Contains vitamin C and potassium, have the same benefits as broccoli, but also lycopene that can prevent cancer.
- Onions: Rich in fiber and antioxidants, onions clean the digestive tract and can prevent cancer
- Brussel Sprouts: Loaded with vitamins C and K that improve mental, bone, and skin health.
- Mushrooms: Contain several nutrients, such as vitamins B, C, D, proteins, fiber, iron, and potassium. Great for mental health, skin, bones, and the immune system.
- Avocado: Rich in fiber and potassium for a clean digestive tract and helps regulate blood pressure.
- Olives: Iron to boost the immune system and vitamin E to prevent heart disease
- Nuts: Almonds, walnuts, and peanuts contain fiber, vitamin E, and omega-3 fats to improve digestive functions, mental health, and prevent heart disease.
- Cheeses: Rich in calcium for healthy bones, proteins, and magnesium. Cheeses can reduce stress, risk of cancer, and boost the immune system.
Grill on and Enjoy Healthy Food Once again! We hope you love our Top 5 Blackstone Griddle Healthy Recipes and give them a try. Please leave us a comment and let us know what you think of these healthy recipes or share one of your favorite healthy recipes and we may feature it in one of our future articles.
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