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Low-Carb, Plant-Based Grilling for Labor Day

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Written by Colette Heimowitz, M.Sc. on August 28, 2024.

August 28, 2024

Typically, when you fire up the grill, burgers, brats, steaks or ribs may fit the bill, yet you can add some plant-based main and side dishes that can elevate your Labor Day grill game with a flavor boost of fiber-rich veggies.

Plant-Based Labor Day Main Dishes for the Grill

These plant-based entrees are crowd-pleasers, from tacos to tofu and even a grilled veggie sandwich bursting with cheese.

Portobello Onion and Zucchini Tacos

Mediterranean Grilled Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms

Grilled Vegetable and Provolone Sandwiches

Mediterranean Grilled Tofu

Plant-Based Labor Day Side Dishes for the Grill

Jalapenos stuffed with brie get the party started, followed up with vibrant kebabs and an innovative grilled Caesar wedge and a beautiful eggplant dish.

Brie-Stuffed Grilled Jalapenos

Lemon-Herb Grilled Vegetable Kebabs

Low-Carb Grilled Caesar Wedge

Grilled Eggplant with Vinaigrette and Pecorino Cheese

Plant-Powered Perfection

You can get the scoop here for tips for adding veggies to your low-carb lifestyle or going low carb as a vegetarian or vegan.

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Colette Heimowitz, M.Sc.

Nutrition Advisor

Colette Heimowitz, M.Sc. is a former Director of Nutrition at The Atkins Center for Complementary Medicine in New York City. With 20+ years of experience as a nutrition expert, the NY Times best-selling author is the current Nutrition Advisor at Simply Good Foods Company.

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