Let freedom ring with these healthy recipes!
Cook-outs are a great way to celebrate the Fourth of July with family and friends; and enjoy great recipes! Get your guests talking with our delicious BBQ Grilled Steak (a savory classic), paired with a Hot Potato Salad served over a bed of fresh arugula!
BBQ Grilled Steak
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | ½ of recipe |
| Calories | 164 |
| Total Fat | 5 g |
| Saturated Fat | 1.5 g |
| Sodium | 315 mg |
| Total Carbohydrate | 4 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.5 g |
| Protein | 25 g |
Servings and Times
| Servings | 2 |
Ingredients and Preparation
|
Ingredients |
Measures |
| Top sirloin, sliced in half to make 2 thin filets | ½ pound (454 grams) |
| Barbecue sauce | ¼ cup (60 milliliters) |
Directions
- Brush barbecue sauce over the steak filets and let sit at room temperature for 15-20 minutes, until ready to grill.
- Prepare indoor or outdoor grill. When ready, grill steaks for 2-4 minutes per side, or until desired degree of doneness is reached.
Exchanges
3 lean meats
Hot Potato Salad Over Arugula
Nutrition Facts
| Calories | 319 |
| Carbohydrates | 54 g |
| Protein | 6 g |
| Total Fat | 9.5 g (1 g sat) |
| Fiber | 8.5 g |
| Sodium | 311 mg |
Ingredients and Preparation
|
Ingredients |
Measures |
| Baby Yukon gold potatoes | 6 (or 2 regular Yukon gold potatoes) |
| Canola Oil | 4 teaspoons |
| White balsamic vinegar (or white wine vinegar) | 2 teaspoons |
| Salt | ¼ teaspoon |
| Jalapeno pepper | ½ , chopped |
| Freshly ground pepper to taste |
Directions
- Wash and scrub potatoes, bring to boil in a medium pot filled with water.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes (30-45 minutes if using larger potatoes), until tender when pricked with a fork. Place potatoes in a bowl and slice into big chunks, leaving skin on.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together remaining ingredients and pour dressing over the sliced potatoes. Serve potato salad over a bed of arugula (about 1 cup per person).
Other Side Suggestions: Grilled Tomatoes
Slice 2 tomatoes in half and grill, cut side up, for about 10 minutes.
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