{"id":41645,"date":"2016-07-03T09:15:21","date_gmt":"2016-07-03T13:15:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/?p=41645"},"modified":"2021-05-18T09:36:33","modified_gmt":"2021-05-18T13:36:33","slug":"summer-dinners-foil-packet-recipes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/recipes\/summer-dinners-foil-packet-recipes\/","title":{"rendered":"9 Easy Foil Packet Recipes to Pop on the Grill"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Raise your hand if your least <\/em>favorite part of cooking is the cleanup<\/a>. (Slowly raises hand, not ashamed.) Whether you\u2019ve got a dishwasher or not, nobody likes staring down a sink full of dirty pots and pans. That\u2019s why foil packet recipes \u2014 which require no kitchenwares \u2014 are the ideal way to dominate your next dinner.<\/p>\n

RELATED: <\/strong>7 Healthy Fruit Pizza Recipes We\u2019re Obsessed With<\/a><\/p>\n

And since foil packets act as de facto steam cookers, each meal is pretty darn healthy, too. Simply pop your packet on the grill<\/a> (our summer cooking method of choice, naturally) or in the oven, and enjoy your flavor-packed first bite. Best of all: Cleanup can be as simple as tossing the used aluminum in the recycling bin.<\/p>\n

9 Foil Packet Recipes for Summer Cookouts<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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1. Baked Fish with Bok Choy and Brown Rice
\n<\/a><\/strong>Talk about a guilt-free meal: Halibut is a killer source of low-fat protein \u2014 and here, the flaky fish bakes on a bed of potassium-packed bok choy. Even with a dollop of herbed butter on top, this meal adds up to only 402 calories. We\u2019ll take it. Photo and recipe: Perry Santanachote \/ <\/em>Life by Daily Burn<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

RELATED:<\/strong> Frozen Yogurt vs. Ice Cream: Which Is Healthier?<\/a><\/p>\n

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\n2. Campfire Chicken Packets with Zucchini, Corn and Cherry Tomatoes
\n<\/a><\/strong>Who says camping can\u2019t be a culinary experience? Forgo franks and beans for this delicious mix of chicken, sausage and garlic-seasoned veggies when you\u2019re absorbing the great outdoors. Pop the packets on the coals of a campfire, then sit back<\/a> and relax. (And no worries: You can cook this recipe in the oven, too.) Photo and recipe: Serena \/ <\/em>Domesticate Me<\/em> <\/em><\/p>\n

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3. <\/strong>Garlic Parmesan Broccoli and Potatoes in Foil<\/strong>
\n<\/a>Some meals just aren\u2019t complete without a side dish<\/a> \u2014 and this one will satisfy your cravings for both carbs and greens. Pro tip: Look for the smallest red potatoes you can find so they\u2019ll cook at the same rate as your broccoli. Whatever you do, don\u2019t forget the tangy sprinkle of Parmesan on top before serving. Photo and recipe: Chungah \/ <\/em>Damn Delicious<\/em> <\/strong><\/p>\n

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4. <\/strong>Oven Ribs<\/strong>
\n<\/a>Promise to cook these babies at your next summer BBQ, and we guarantee all your friends will RSVP yes \u2014 even if you\u2019re making them indoors. After all, you can\u2019t go wrong with this dry rub featuring dark brown sugar, paprika, onion powder and chipotle. Even better, they\u2019ll cook for four hours \u2014 leaving you free to whip up the cocktails<\/a> and a few hors d’oeuvres. Photo and recipe: Deb \/ <\/em>Smitten Kitchen<\/em><\/p>\n

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5.<\/strong> Grilled Brussels Sprouts
\n<\/a>If you drool over crispy oven-baked Brussels sprouts (as you really should, they\u2019re chock-full of health benefits<\/a>), we have a feeling you\u2019ll like this method just as much. Eliminate the pan and grill \u2018em on a simple sheet of foil, instead. Coat with with olive oil and balsamic vinegar first to up the savory taste \u2014 and the crunch factor. Photo and recipe: Lee \/ <\/em>Fit Foodie Finds<\/em><\/p>\n

RELATED: <\/strong>7 Grilling Tips for a Healthier Summer BBQ<\/a><\/p>\n

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6. <\/strong>Summer Grilled Coconut-Lime White Fish Packets<\/strong>
\n<\/a>Bring a taste of island living to your own backyard with these coconut, lime and cilantro-infused fish packets. While the recipe calls for fresh ears of corn, frozen will taste just as good if you\u2019re strapped for time (or resources!). Photo and recipe: Jen \/ <\/em>The Scrumptious Pumpkin<\/em><\/p>\n

RELATED:<\/strong> Fire Up the Grill: 11 Healthy Kebab Snacks<\/a><\/p>\n

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7. <\/strong>Grilled Pesto Potatoes<\/strong>
\n<\/a>Summer herb gardens are in full bloom, which means its time to smother your freshly made basil-packed pesto over, well, everything<\/a>. Within 15 minutes of firing up the grill, you\u2019ll be enjoying a serving of potatoes that might just blow away those garlic fries you drooled over at that baseball game. Photo and recipe: Maria and Josh \/ <\/em>Two Peas & Their Pod<\/em><\/p>\n

RELATED:<\/strong> 15 Healthy No-Bake Recipes for Hot Summer Days<\/a><\/p>\n

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8. <\/strong>Tilapia Peach Packets<\/strong>
\n<\/a>Nothing screams \u201csummer\u201d more than ripe, juicy peaches<\/a>. The secret to this sweet dish: Marinating your fish for a whopping 12 to 14 hours. Sounds long, but it will <\/em>be worth it. Not feeling tilapia? You can make this meal with thinly sliced chicken breasts, too. Photo and recipe:<\/em> Jessica \/ <\/em>How Sweet Eats<\/em><\/p>\n

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9. <\/strong>Foil Packet Soy Lime Salmon with Green Beans<\/strong>
\n<\/a>Why order Chinese food when you can pull together these simple fish packets in less than 30 minutes? With each delicious, Asian-inspired bite, you\u2019ll get a dose of heart-healthy omega-3s<\/a> and plenty of fibrous, filling green beans. Just try your best to wait until the steam disperses before tearing open your packet. Photo and recipe: Shawnda \/ The Brewer and the Baker<\/i><\/p>\n

Originally published July 2015. Updated July 2016.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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