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5 Healthy Citrus Summer Recipes

Written by Jordyn King MS, BS

Easy Healthy Baked Lemon Chicken 

This recipe is an easy healthy baked lemon chicken that only takes 30 minutes to make. These are simple ingredients combining only honey, Italian seasoning, fresh rosemary and lemon juice for a low calorie protein option.

Calories 156 carbohydrates 16 protein 25 per Chicken Breast

Sesame-Ginger Orange Chickpea Stir-Fry 

Sesame-Ginger Orange Chickpea Stir-Fry is loaded with veggies served over quinoa or rice of your choice. Even though this is a vegetarian cuisine, it is packed with protein and fiber content. I will be trying this healthy stir fry for my meatless Monday this week.

Calories 248 carbohydrates 41g fiber 8.6g protein 8g

Pistachio Poppyseed Orange Yogurt Bread 

This healthy yogurt bread includes pistachio, poppyseed, oranges, orange zest, and yogurt naturally sweetened with honey, fresh orange juice, and topped with a perfectly sweet orange glaze. This is a perfect summer, low-calorie desert. 

Calories 228 carbohydrates 32 fiber 3 fiber 3 per Slice

Citrus Avocado Salad with Zesty Honey Dijon Vinaigrette

This is a perfect summer salad of fresh avocados, navel oranges, grapefruit and arugula salad combined with a low calorie zesty Dijon vinaigrette. Adding on top some fresh mint and walnuts or cashews go great for garnishes and flavor to add that crunch and enhancing protein and vitamin content.

Averaged around 300 Calories per serving

Citrus Fish Bake 

This citrus fish bake recipe is 5 stars, providing simple steps to create the perfect fish bake. The orange gives it a tangy citrus flavor that is provided in the marinade. This recipe is low calorie, low carb, and adds packed protein for your summer nights. 

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