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Favorite Summer Recipes

Looking for some new recipes to try?! Take a look at two of our tasty Summer Body Well recipes that are delicious for the entire family!

HONEY-BALSAMIC CHICKEN

Makes 4 Servings

Ingredients

  • 1 lb chicken, skinless, boneless

  • 1 gallon size zip-top bag

  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar

  • 1/4 cup oil of your choice

  • 1/4 cup honey

  • 1/2 tsp dried thyme

  • 1/2 tsp dried rosemary

Directions:

  1. Place chicken in zip-top bag.

  2. In small bowl, whisk together remaining ingredients.

  3. Pour into zip-top bag with chicken, squeeze air from bag and seal. Shake or massage bag to coat well.

  4. Refrigerate 2 hours to overnight.

  5. Grill over medium heat 4-5 minutes per side or bake 375 degrees 35-40 minutes.

  6. Serve with a vegetable-based side dish or small salad.

ROASTED VEGETABLE & QUINOA BOWL

Makes 4 Servings

Ingredients for Roasted Vegetables

  • Pick 3 vegetables:

    • 2 zucchini squash, sliced

    • 2 carrots, diced

    • 2 red bell peppers, seeds removed and diced

    • 2 cups cauliflower

    • 1 cup tomatoes, halved

    • 1 cup onions, sliced

    • 1/2 cup radishes, sliced

  • 1 tsp lemon zest

  • 1 tsp salt

  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder

  • 1/4 cup oil of your choice

Ingredients for Quinoa

  • 1/2 TBSP oil of your choice

  • 1/2 cup quinoa

  • 1 cup low-sodium vegetable broth or water

  • 1/4 tsp salt

  • 1/2 cup raw sliced almonds

Garnish (optional)

  • Fresh parsley

  • Lemon or lime zest

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

  2. In a small bowl, whisk together lemon zest, salt, garlic powder and oil until well blended.

  3. In a large bowl, combine vegetables and oil mixture. Stir until vegetables are well coated.

  4. Spread the vegetables evenly on a large foil-lined baking sheet.

  5. Bake 45 minutes or until vegetables are done.

  6. Prepare quinoa by heating olive oil in a small pan. Toast quinoa until fragrant, about 2 minutes.

  7. Add broth or water and salt and simmer 15-20 minutes or until the quinoa is fully cooked.

  8. In a large bowl, combine the roasted vegetables, quinoa and sliced almonds.

  9. Serve in individual bowls and top with parsley and lemon zest.