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Grilled Greek Pizza

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I think it’s great that in Greek culture a common saying is “Να ζήσεις,” which means “may you live well.” I completely agree.

How is that Greeks look so at ease and happy all day long? (Oh, and that tan, olive colored skin!) They live to eat and socialize while doing it. They also appreciate quality seasonal ingredients such as fragrant herbs like parsley, oregano, and dill.

Grilled Greek Pizza is a no fuss recipe and it is packed with vegetables and Mediterranean flavor. I cheated and used a bottle Tzatziki sauce, made with creamy greek yogurt, in an effort to save time. Honestly, it was still delicious. We grilled our pizzas in our newly purchased Traeger giving them a slightly smoked flavor.

Bring on the ouzo! Grilled Greek Pizza is layered in fresh flavors reminiscent of the Mediterranean and is a lighter substitute for dinner.
Bring on the ouzo! Grilled Greek Pizza is layered in fresh flavors reminiscent of the Mediterranean and is a lighter substitute for dinner.

Turn on the patio cafe lights and create your own ambience while enjoying a slice with a fresh squeeze of lemon (or drizzle olive oil) on each slice. Now, where’s the ouzo? “Stin iyia mas!” (Greek for “to your health.”)

Serves 2 pizzas

Grilled Greek Pizza

Get the patio party started like the Greeks do with this high flavor Grilled Greek Pizza. Don't forget the ouzo!

10 minPrep Time

10 minCook Time

20 minTotal Time

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Ingredients

  • Naan flat bread
  • 1 c. diced grilled chicken
  • 1 diced tomato
  • 1/4 thinly sliced red onion
  • 4 oz. can black olives
  • 1/2 c. Tzatziki (I used Sam's Choice Tzatziki Dressing)
  • 1/4 sliced cucumbers
  • 1 T. feta cheese (optional)
  • pinch pepper
  • springs fresh dill
  • springs fresh parsley
  • 1/2 lemon (optional)

Instructions

  1. Brush the Naan flat bread with olive oil.
  2. Grill flat break for a few minutes until warm.
  3. Remove Naan flat bread from the grill and drizzle with Tzatziki.
  4. Layer your flat bread with veggies and diced grilled chicken.
  5. Top with feta cheese, pinch pepper.
  6. Drizzle again with a little Tzatziki.
  7. Garnish with bits of fresh parley, dill, and a squeeze of lemon.

Notes

You can purchased already grilled chicken strips, but we just used leftover breast meat from the night before's dinner.

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Nutrition

Calories

325 cal

Fat

21 g

Carbs

7 g

Protein

26 g
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Flavored Butter 4 Ways

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Drizzle it and watch it drip and melt. Ah, delicious better. Now, let’s make it even better. Is that even possible? Yes!

Butter is better when it’s flavored perfectly to add to your dish.

Anyone of these could be used in other ways besides a top of grilled corn. Add to the rich flavor of grilled salmon by adding Lemon Dill Butter to it. Or achieve that true steakhouse savory flavor by adding a pad of Herb Butter to your ribeye as it rests after grilling. I promise you’ll never want your steak any other way again.

Try these flavor butter recipes. You’ll taste buds will thank you.

Italian Herb Butter

  • 1/2 stick unsalted butter (softened at room temperature)
  • 1 clove diced garlic
  • 1 tsp diced scallions
  • 1 tsp fresh dill
  • 1 tsp fresh flat leaf parsley
  • Juice of 1/2 lemon
  • pinch of Kosher salt
  • pinch of black pepper

Mexican Butter

  • 1/2 stick unsalted butter (softened at room temperature)
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne (add more if you like it spicy)
  • pinch of Kosher salt
  • pinch of black pepper

Lemon Dill Butter

  • 1/2 stick unsalted butter (softened at room temperature)
  • 2 T fresh dill
  • Juice of 1/2 lemon
  • pinch of Kosher salt
  • pinch of black pepper

Savory Herb Butter

Savory Herb Butter

Why not try adding this butter for a punch of flavor to a noodle dish or Italian green beans? The possibilities are endless.

5 minPrep Time

5 minTotal Time

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 stick unsalted butter (softened at room temperature)
  • 1 T diced fresh oregano
  • 1 T diced fresh basil
  • 1 clove diced garlic
  • 1/2 lemon juice
  • pinch of Kosher salt
  • pinch of black pepper

Instructions

  1. Combine all ingredients and mix with a spoon until well incorporated.
  2. Transfer into a small bowl and refrigerate until use.

Notes

1 stick = 1/2 cup 1/2 stick = 1/4 cup or 4 T

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Nutrition

Calories

22 cal

Fat

1 g

Carbs

3 g
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Add fresh herbs to your grilled corn to elevate its flavor.
Add fresh herbs to your grilled corn to elevate its flavor.

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5 Healthy Summer Smoothies

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Looking for an alternative to your usual dash-and-go morning coffee routine? These 5 Healthy Summer Smoothies are the perfect solution to refresh your mornings and give you a natural energy jump start.

Bonus: You add servings of vitamins from produce to your diet. And if you’re making a cool fruit smoothie, there’s no need to heat up the kitchen during the dog days of summer. Fire up that blender and mix the following recipe ingredients until well blended.

Green Detox Smoothie

Full of antioxidants and vitamins, this detoxifying smoothie is the perfect start to the week.
Full of antioxidants and vitamins, this detoxifying smoothie is the perfect start to the week.

This refreshing green drink boosts your immune system. Spinach is considered an anti-cancer food.

  • 5.3 oz plain Greek nonfat yogurt
  • 1/2 cup low-fat milk
  • 1 cup ice crushed
  • 1/4 cucumber cubed
  • 1 celery stalk diced
  • Small handful fresh spinach leaves torn
  • Small handful of flat leaf parsley
  • 1 tbsp honey

Banana Blackberry Smoothie

  • 1/2 cup vanilla yogurt
  • 1/2 cup grape juice
  • 1 cup ice crushed
  • 1/2 of a banana
  • 1/2 cup fresh blackberries

Cantaloupe Mint Smoothie

You know what makes creating a smoothie for breakfast easier? Prepping the melon the night before so it can be easily added to the blender before you head off to work.
Do you know what makes creating a smoothie for breakfast easier? Prepping the melon the night before so it can be easily added to the blender before you start your day. I love how quickly my Magic Bullet blender mixes up a single smoothie at a time when I’m in a hurry!
  • 2 cups cubed cantaloupe
  • 1 cup crushed ice
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 5.3 oz plain Greek nonfat yogurt
  • 1 tsp honey
  • Small handful of fresh mint torn
  • Small handful of flat-leaf parsley

Raspberry Chocolate Vanilla Smoothie

It's dessert in a glass and well, it has fruit so it's healthy right? Of course! Top this Raspberry Chocolate Vanilla smoothie with extra milk chocolate chips. It's our secret!
It’s dessert in a glass and well, it has fruit so it’s healthy right? Of course! Top this Raspberry Chocolate Vanilla smoothie with extra milk chocolate chips. It’s our secret!
  • 1 cup vanilla yogurt
  • 1 cup crushed ice
  • 1 cup almond milk
  • 2 cups raspberries
  • 1/2 cup milk chocolate chips

Raspberry Lemon Smoothie

www.onedelightfullife.com 5 Summer Smoothies Doesn't this smoothie look yummy? We'll take two please. Blend up this easy to make drink for a run-out-the-door breakfast or freeze a few to grab and go.

Yummy, right? Blend up this easy-to-make drink for a run-out-the-door sweet treat or to cool down.
5 Healthy Summer Smoothies

This thick base includes fresh, ripened fruit providing a dose of healthy vitamins to your diet. It's a great combination of sweet and tart.

5 minPrep Time

5 minTotal Time

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups fresh raspberries
  • 1 cup crushed ice
  • 5.3 oz Greek yogurt
  • 1 cup almond milk
  • 1 tsp honey
  • Juice of 1/2 lemon

Instructions

  1. Add all ingredients into a blender.
  2. Blend until smooth and serve cold.
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Nutrition

Calories

184 cal

Fat

2 g

Carbs

42 g

Protein

4 g
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