Summer is the season to savor delicious meals that not only taste great but also support your thyroid health. Grilling outdoors is perfect for creating nutrient-packed dishes that are both flavorful and nourishing. Here are some easy and thyroid-friendly recipes for your next barbecue:



1. Grilled Chicken Thighs with Grilled Peach Salad

Ingredients:

• 4 chicken thighs, boneless and skinless

• 2 peaches, halved and pitted

• Mixed salad greens

• Chopped pistachios

• Olive oil

• Balsamic vinegar

• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.

2. Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper.

3. Grill chicken for about 6-7 minutes per side until cooked through.

4. Brush peach halves with olive oil and grill for 2-3 minutes per side until lightly charred.

5. Assemble salad greens on a plate, top with grilled chicken thighs, grilled peach halves, and chopped pistachios.

6. Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar.

2. Grass-Fed Beef Burgers with Sweet Potato Bun

Ingredients:

• 1 lb grass-fed ground beef

• 2 sweet potatoes, sliced into rounds (about 1/2 inch thick)

• Olive oil

• Salt and pepper to taste

• Optional toppings: lettuce, tomato slices, avocado

Instructions:

1. Preheat grill to medium-high heat.

2. Brush sweet potato rounds with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.

3. Grill sweet potato rounds for about 4-5 minutes per side until tender.

4. Form ground beef into patties and season with salt and pepper.

5. Grill burgers for about 4-5 minutes per side for medium doneness.

6. Serve burgers between two sweet potato rounds with your favorite toppings.

3. Salmon and Grilled Portobello with Quinoa Salad

Ingredients:

• 4 salmon fillets

• 4 large portobello mushrooms

• Olive oil

• Lemon juice

• Salt and pepper to taste

• 1 cup quinoa, cooked

• Fresh herbs (parsley, basil), chopped

Instructions:

1. Preheat grill to medium-high heat.

2. Brush salmon fillets and portobello mushrooms with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.

3. Grill salmon for about 4-5 minutes per side until cooked through.

4. Grill portobello mushrooms for about 4-5 minutes per side until tender.

5. In a bowl, mix cooked quinoa with chopped fresh herbs, olive oil, and lemon juice.

6. Serve grilled salmon and portobello mushrooms over a bed of quinoa salad.

These recipes are not only delicious but also packed with nutrients that support thyroid health. Enjoy your summer grilling while taking care of your body's needs. Stay tuned for more tips and recipes to empower your journey as a thyroid warrior!