Peach Kabobs

 Yummy grilling season is upon us.I was trying to think of new combinations to grill this season (and of course thinking of healthy). Super simple and packs a lot of taste of as well.

Ingredients:
~ a package of pork chops (I then cut them into cubes)
~ 2 peaches
~ 1 red onion
~ soy sauce
~ garlic
~ skewers

The night before I was going to grill, I cut the pork chops and red onion. I marinated it in some soy sauce and garlic. The next day I was ready to assemble the kabobs. Cut the peaches thick enough so that they'll string through the skewer. Make whatever combo you want on the skewer. I made 6 kabobs with what we had. Basically each skewer had 3 pieces of pork...2 peach pieces..and 2 onion slices. Tom put them out on the grill and there you go a nice dinner under 20 minutes.

I paired it with an old favorite of ours: http://sarahwawerek.blogspot.com/2015/06/clean-eating-spicy-lime-black-beans.html
I did substitute the quinoa with orzo since we had a box of it in the pantry.
Pork could also be substituted with chicken or steak and I'm sure it would still be delicious!

clean eating: citrus flank steak

Citrus Marinated Flank Steak:
Ingredients
•The juice of 1 orange
•The juice of 2 limes
•¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
•2 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
•1 tablespoon chipotle chili powder
•3 tablespoons chopped cilantro
•1 teaspoon ground cumin
•1 teaspoon salt
•2 pound flank steak

Instructions
1.With a small, sharp paring knife score the steak on both sides.
2.Combine the orange juice, lime juice, olive oil, garlic, chili powder, cumin and salt in the bowl of a food processor or blender; puree until smooth. Place the steak in a large, resealable plastic bag and pour the marinade over it. Press out the air, seal the bag and marinate at room temperature for at least 2 hours.
3.Prepare the coals on the grill until they are glowing red with a white ash around them. Drain and discard the marinade and place the steak 4 inches over the coals; sear quickly, about 3 to 4 minutes on each side.
4.Move the steak away from the direct heat, cover the grill and continue to cook until the internal temperature reaches 135 F, about 7 to 10 minutes longer. Remove the steak from the grill and allow to rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

clean eating: sriracha lime chicken chopped salad

This recipe is super yummy! Don't let the title of the recipe scare you. You can adjust the heat to fit your taste buds: today I'd love to share with you sriracha lime chicken chopped salad! This might be one of my new favorite ones!
Sriracha Lime Chicken
2 organic chicken breasts
3 tbsp sriracha
1 lime, juiced
1/4 tsp Himalayan sea salt and freshly ground pepper

Salad
4 cups lettuce, chopped
8 pineapple slices, using pineapple corer
1 cup organic grape tomatoes
1/3 cup red onion, finely chopped
1 avocado, cubed
Lime Vinaigrette
1/3 cup light olive oil
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
2 limes, juiced
2 tsp raw honey
Dash Himalayan sea salt
Instructions
1.1. Heat the grill
2.2. Season chicken with salt and pepper
3.3. In a bowl or marinade dish, combine sirarcha and lime
4.4. Add chicken and let marinade in the fridge for at least 20 minutes, the longer the better
5.5. Once marinaded, add chicken to grill
6.6. Cut pineapple using pineapple corer and add to grill, grill for 3-4 minutes on each side
7.7. While they are grilling, chop lettuce, then chop avocado, tomato, and red onion and add to serving dish
8.8. Whisk together dressing, taste, and adjust seasoning as desired (i.e. more lime, additional sea salt, additional vinegar)- place in fridge until ready to use
9.9. Once chicken is done cooking, assemble the salad, toss with dressing and enjoy!

Clean eating: BBQ carrots

I waanted to share a simple and easy side dish to prepare with some of meat entrees I have already shared or will continue to during the week.
Today is bbq carrots!
•2 pounds organic baby carrots
•1 teaspoon black pepper
•1 tablespoon onion powder
•1 tablespoon garlic powder
•1 tablespoon olive oil

Steps:
Place all the ingredients in a large Ziploc bag. Shake the bag until all the carrots are well coated.
Place a piece of aluminum foil onto the grill. Place the carrots on top of that in a single layer.
Put your lid down on the grill.Grill your carrots for 30 minutes occasionally stirring with grilling tongs.
You will know they are done when they are easy to pierce with a fork.

Clean eating: Foil Packets: Steak

This is a meal my hubby was totally suspicious about! He thought that I was nuts that I wanted him to put a foil packet on our grill. I totally surprised him and we both enjoyed this meal....
I present to you: Lemon herb steak foil packet:
Ingredients (for one packet):
1 thin cut steak (i used rib-eye)
1/2 lemon
1 sprig fresh rosemary
Dried Thyme
Salt (Kosher) & Pepper
Butter & Olive Oil
Heavy Duty Foil – 2 sheets (approx. 12″ x 12″)
Asparagus or your choice of vegetables

Directions:
preheat your grill to medium high. on a piece of heavy duty tin foil (approx. 12″ x 12″), lightly coat with olive oil and dot with butter. season both sides of your steak with salt and pepper. place the steak in the center of the foil. sprinkle with thyme, rosemary leaves and a slice of fresh lemon. place fresh vegetables and lemon next to the steak. dot with butter and cover with the second piece of foil over the top. seal each side of the foil shut. once your packets are sealed and marked, place them onto the grill at medium-high heat. grill them for 8-10 minutes (depending on how you prefer your meat), flipping them over halfway through cooking. when they are finished grilling, let stand for 2-3 minutes before you open foil in the middle and enjoy

Clean Eating: BBQ sauce

Good Morning! Today's recipe is a simple one: Homemade BBQ sauce! I am the type that usually buys one (especially when they go on sale) but thought for this challenge I'd give this a shot!! It wasnt too hard (just had to mix to a right combo that both hubby and I enjoyed). We put it on thin cut chicken breasts...and it was delicious!
Clean eating bbq sauce
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce – no sugar added
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste – no sugar added
1 teaspoon low sodium soy sauce or coconut aminos
2 teaspoons cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon onion powder
4 tablespoons unsulfered molasses
3 tablespoons honey
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

Combine all ingredients in a bowl and whisk together.