These healthy 4th of july recipes taste amazing and are packed with protein and fiber to help support a weight loss goal.
Basil Garlic Grilled Corn
Serves 4
Ingredients:
- 4 small whole corn on the cob (leave the husk ON but remove the silks)
- 12-16 basil leaves
- 1 garlic clove, chopped in half
- 1-2 Tbsp. butter (can also use coconut oil or ghee)
- Preheat grill to medium heat.
- Peel back the husks (while still keeping them attached) and rub garlic all over each corn (rub using the cut side).
- Next, rub the outside of each corn with butter (or coconut oil or ghee).
- Gently press 3-4 large basil leaves (or 8-10 small ones) on each corn and fold the husks back over the corn.
- Place cobs on the grill and cook for 15-20 minutes, turning the corn occasionally until done.
Cauliflower Potato Salad
Featured from the “Autumn’s Nerdy Kitchen” Cookbook!
Serves 4
Ingredients:
- 1 medium/large cauliflower, chopped into bite sized pieces
- 4 hard boiled eggs, peeled and roughly chopped (or 1 cup chickpeas if making it vegan)
- 1/2 cup red onion, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 Tbsp. mayo or plain dairy-free yogurt if making it vegan
- 2 Tbsp. dijon mustard
- 1 tsp. paprika
- pinch of cayenne
- sea salt
- Bring a large pot filled halfway with water to a boil. Add the chopped cauliflower and boil for 2 minutes. Carefully drain and remove cauliflower and transfer to a medium sized bowl.
- Add the hard boiled eggs (or chickpeas), red onion, celery, mayo (or dairy-free yogurt), dijon mustard, paprika, cayenne and a pinch of sea salt to the cauliflower bowl. Toss until well combined.
Bangers n’ Kraut with Buttery Onions
Serves 4
Ingredients:
- 4 bratwursts or sausage of choice
- 1 yellow or white onion, thinly sliced
- 1 Tbsp. butter (or other fat of choice)
- sea salt
- sauerkraut
- mustard
- Place the brats or sausage of choice on a grill preheated to medium heat. Grill for about 15 minutes or until sausage is fully cooked.
- While the sausage is cooking, preheat a large pan to medium heat. Add the onions, butter and a heavy pinch of sea salt. Sauté every few minutes and cook until onions are soft and brown (between 15-30 minutes).
- Serve grilled sausage with sauerkraut, buttery onions and mustard.
