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Grill Your Way to a Flat Belly
Eat This, Not That!
I used to look at a grill and
see a hunk of steel with one function: burning the pink out of burgers. That’s
it. Just backyard fast food. What I failed to realize is that before me was one
of the greatest weight-loss tools on the planet.
The grill isn’t designed to
cook meat; it's designed to cook food.
To harness fire so you can sear, char, and caramelize any number of meats,
vegetables, and fruits. A hot gridiron is a place where bland asparagus wilts
into a backyard delicacy, homemade pizza crisps into an artesian flatbread, and
ordinary fruit transforms into a gourmet dessert infused with the smoky
signature of the grill. And what’s more, all of these foods are infinitely
healthier than their pan-fried counterparts.
Dry heat—the kind that radiates
off the grill—is the world’s healthiest cooking method. Throw the lid over the
grates and your grill becomes a smoker, keeping moisture locked in while the
steel slats create space for excess fats to drip out. If there’s a more
flavorful way to lose weight, it’s yet to be discovered. That’s why we dedicated
an entire chapter to expert grilling in our bestselling cookbook, Cook
This, Not That!
If you want to cook yourself
thin in just minutes, here are 15 quick, easy and delicious suggestions that
burn belly fat fast. Think of these as the weight-loss recipes that will make
your neighbors jealous.
Flat-Belly Secret #1: Spicy
HoneyMustard Pork Tenderloin
Combine equal parts Dijon and honey, plus a chopped chipotle pepper. Spread
half over the surface of a pork tenderloin or chicken breast. Grill until firm,
but still yielding, and brush with the other half of the sauce before serving.
Flat-Belly Secret #2:
Prosciutto-Wrapped Chicken Breast
Season a chicken breast with salt and pepper, wrap in thin slices of
prosciutto, and grill over low heat until the prosciutto is crisp and the
chicken breast is firm. Also works with a fillet of halibut.
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lean eating, but not all chicken is good for you. Check out #2 on our shocking
new list of the 20 Worst Foods in America—the nutritional
details will blow your mind (not to mention maybe an artery or two).
Flat-Belly Secret #3: Grilled Watermelon Salad
Cut watermelon into half-inch squares. Rub with olive oil and
grill until lightly caramelized. Toss with arugula, goat cheese, more olive
oil, and balsamic vinegar.
Flat-Belly Secret #4: Simple
Grilled Shrimp
Mix plenty of olive oil with a few cloves of chopped garlic, red pepper flakes,
salt, and pepper. Marinate shrimp in half of the mixture for 20 minutes, and
then grill over high heat for 2 minutes a side, brushing with the remaining
garlic oil.
Flat-Belly Secret #5: Herb-Grilled Haloumi Cheese
Place a hunk of haloumi cheese (found at Whole Foods or in Greek markets)
directly on the grill. Cook until lightly charred on the outside, about 2
minutes a side. Top with olive oil and fresh herbs and serve with toasted
bread.
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Flat-Belly Secret #6: Gridiron
Pizza
Roll a ball of pizza dough (store-bought or homemade) into 12-inch rounds. Cook
on a well-oiled grill until the crust is firm enough to handle. Top with tomato
sauce or pesto and your choice of cheese and toppings. Return to the coolest
part of the grill, cover, and cook until the cheese begins to melt.
Flat-Belly Secret #7: Chopped Summer Salad
Toss zucchini slices, eggplant planks, onion slices, and asparagus spears in
olive oil, salt, and pepper. Grill until lightly charred, then remove to a
cutting board and give them a rough chop. Toss with cooked bow-tie pasta, plus
olive oil, the juice of a lemon, and grated Parmesan.
Flat-Belly Secret #8: Spicy
Shucked Oysters
Shuck a dozen oysters. Top with softened butter mixed with lemon and Tabasco.
Place the shells directly on the grill and cook until the butter begins to
bubble, 3 to 5 minutes.
Flat-Belly Secret #9: Curry-Seasoned Chicken
Mix curry powder with softened butter. Stuff under the skin of chicken breast
and thighs and grill until lightly charred and cooked all the way through.
Flat-Belly Secret #10: Grilled
Chicken and Pineapple Sandwich
Marinate a chicken breast in teriyaki sauce for half an hour. Stick it on a hot
grill, and when it’s nearly cooked, melt a slice of Swiss overtop. Serve it on
a whole-wheat bun with pickled jalapenos, rings of red onion, and a grilled
slice of pineapple.
Flat-Belly Secret #11: Tri-Tip Steak
Rub a tri-tip steak with salt, pepper, garlic, salt, onion powder, and cayenne.
Grill over medium heat until lightly charred on the outside and pink
throughout, about 10 minutes per side.
Bonus tip: Wash
down these meals with anything from our comprehensive list of the Best Beers in America—and nothing from this
utterly shocking list of the 20 Worst Drinks in America. (Drink any from
the latter list, even as a weekly treat, and you could be adding an extra pound
or two of belly fat a month!)
Flat-Belly Secret #12: Grilled
Strawberry Shortcake
Mix together sliced strawberries, balsamic vinegar, and a few grinds of fresh
pepper. Set it aside. Throw a slice of angel food cake directly on the grill,
and when it’s toasted and caramelized, remove it and scoop the
strawberry-balsamic mix on top. Garnish with a scoop of whipped cream.
Flat-Belly Secret #13: Grilled Pineapple Sundae
Grill slices of pineapple until nicely caramelized. Top each with a scoop of
vanilla ice cream and a drizzle of melted dark chocolate.
Flat-Belly Secret #14: Grilled
Apricots
Halve or pit an apricot or peach, and then cook flat side down until softened,
about 5 minutes. Top each slice with a big scoop of Greek yogurt, 1 tablespoon
walnuts, and 1 tablespoon maple syrup.
Flat-Belly Secret #15: Chicken TacosRub
chicken breasts with garlic, lime juice, and cumin. Grill until firm and serve
sliced into warm tortillas with grilled onions and guacamole.
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