Enjoy Quick, Tasty, Healthy Meals
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Warm-weather dining should be full of light, delicious and easy-to-prepare meals that can be whipped up in a snap. After all, when entertaining poolside or heading home for a bite after a day at the beach, meal preparation should be as simple as possible.
You also want to prepare and serve foods that fit with a healthy lifestyle, which will provide plenty of energy and keep the entire family looking and feeling its best during a season full of fun and recreation.
In addition to fresh vegetables, fruits, and plenty of hydrating beverages, foods high in protein but low in fat are important components of a healthy diet, say many dietary experts. Those that can be tossed on the grill or conveniently made into sandwiches and wraps to take on the go are ideal to have on hand.
Science suggests a diet rich in mycoprotein, the unique ingredient found in Quorn Naked Chik'n cutlets, may help reduce cholesterol and manage risk of obesity and type-2 diabetes. Completely meat- and soy-free, mycoprotein is a powerhouse ingredient with less fat, fewer calories and more fiber than meat, and also has great texture and delicious taste. Ounce for ounce, mycoprotein has nearly as much protein as an egg, more fiber than a baked potato and one-third less fat than skinless chicken breast, making it a smart option for families whether they eat meat or enjoy a vegetarian lifestyle. All 11 prepackaged varieties found in your grocer's freezer can be stowed in your own freezer and cooked on demand, making fast work of meal preparation.
Many mycoprotein fans have also commented on its delicious taste and how they've been "fooled" into thinking they're eating real meat or poultry.
To try mycoprotein for yourself, here's an easy meal that should become part of any warm-weather entertaining recipe collection.
Grilled Quorn Naked Cutlets with Warm Mediterranean Salad
Serves 4
4 Quorn Naked Chik'n Cutlets
1 small eggplant, diced into inch squares
2 tomatoes, seeded and diced
2 Tbsp. olive oil
1 Tbsp. fresh basil, chopped
1 tsp. fresh parsley, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tsp. fresh lemon juice
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Line the grill rack of gas or charcoal grill with foil, or use a foil-lined baking sheet and pre-heat the grill to medium. Place the cutlets, eggplant and tomatoes on foil. Brush with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill 10 minutes then turn over the cutlets and vegetables. Grill an additional 10 minutes, or until the cutlets are golden brown.
Combine the eggplant and tomatoes in large bowl with remaining olive oil, basil, parsley, garlic, lemon juice, and more salt and pepper to taste. Spoon this salad over cutlets and serve.
To learn more about mycoprotein, visit www.mycoprotein.org or www.quorn.us.