New from Chef Meg in August

By , SparkPeople Blogger
Wondering what Chef Meg's been cooking up this month? She's continuing to grill up healthy favorites, from peppers and sausage to steak. She came up with a super easy whole-wheat flatbread recipe that can be paired with hummus or turned into a kid-friendly and adult-approved BBQ chicken pizza! Yum!
 
Slimmer Sausage and Peppers
This hearty yet better-for-you dinner is perfect for a camping trip, a cookout with friends, or just dinner on a Wednesday night.
CALORIES: 292.5  |  FAT: 11.6g  |  PROTEIN: 15.9g  |  CARBS: 35.4g  |  FIBER: 2.3g
 
Grilled BBQ Chicken Flatbreads
This recipe was created for kids, but adults will crave a slice, too. I like to add hot pepper rings for the grown-ups!
 
CALORIES: 223.9  |  FAT: 3.9g  |  PROTEIN: 26.2g  |  CARBS: 21.4g  |  FIBER: 2.9g
 
Chef Meg's Hummus
Start with this simple but flavorful recipe, then add in anything you'd like! Try it with fresh herbs like chives, cilantro, rosemary, or thyme.
CALORIES: 65.2  |  FAT: 1.8g  |  PROTEIN: 3.6g  |  CARBS: 11.2g  |  FIBER: 2.9g

with Easy Whole Wheat Flatbread 
(Pictured above) Chewy, homemade flatbread makes any meal seem special. Use in place of pitas, bread, or crackers!
CALORIES: 84.5  |  FAT: 0.7g  |  PROTEIN: 5.4g  |  CARBS: 15.9g  |  FIBER: 2.9g

Cilantro-Lime Flank Steak Salad
Topped with lean, juicy flank steak, this salad is a delightful late summer supper. Marinate the steak in the morning and dinner will be ready in a flash at night.
CALORIES: 361.4  |  FAT: 10g  |  PROTEIN: 25.3g  |  CARBS: 41g  |  FIBER: 3.9g
You can find all of Chef Meg Galvin's original recipes and makeovers on SparkRecipes.com!
 
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