Protein on the BBQ!

The clock goes backwards and the sun continues to shine longer,
outdoor cooking can begin and the BBQs are going back on more often.
For you as an athlete heading into summer,
maintaining a healthy lifestyle or building muscle may be a priority.
Fortunately, outdoor cooking offers plenty of options for protein on the BBQ!

A piece of meat on the BBQ is easily chosen,
but sometimes, as an athlete, you want just that little bit more.
Preferably, high-protein meat is thrown on the BBQ.
meat with generally less fat and more protein!
A good BBQ choice then is, for example, a nice piece of chicken breast, chicken skewers or pork tenderloin.
Marinate the chicken and pork tenderloin with the barbecue seasoning: Dry BBQ Rub chicken or pig
These super tasty spice mixes are low-salt and allergen-free too!

Fish can also be a great addition for eating enough protein!
Salmon and prawns, for instance, are known for their delicious flavour and impressive nutritional values.

A classic salmon steak is full of omega-3 fatty acids and a source of high-quality protein.
By putting the salmon on a smoking board placing, it gets a delicious smoky flavour while the natural oils remain.
These oils are not only good for your health, but they also make the salmon nice and tender.

Shrimp and prawns are also an excellent source of protein on BBQ,
Besides, grilled shrimp skewers contain little fat!
Shrimps, grilled over the flames of the barbecue, get a crispy texture on the outside.

Finally, turn it into a delicious paella dish with our enamel paella pan.
Paella offers many possibilities for a protein-packed BBQ dish!

Sometimes you crave something sweet after all that savoury.
As for protein-rich, protein pancakes are simple and delectable.
With many variations and toppings, the pancake possibilities are endless,
so of course you can also add a protein-rich topping!

Prefer something less filling? Warm up your chocolate protein shake!
By pouring the protein shake over into enamel mugs,
you can turn your protein shake into a hot chocolate milk.
Put the filled mugs on the baking tray for some time and it will get hot.

There are an awful lot of protein-rich choices for during outdoor cooking.
So, of course, you can be creative with side dishes too!
For example, add a fresh salad with beans or lentils for an extra protein boost.
Grill vegetables like pepper or courgette on the BBQ as a tasty addition to your protein-rich main dish.
Serve it in a nice bowl like the enamel bowls from Barebones in the colour olive.

It's all about finding a balance between enjoying the outdoor cooking experience and maintaining your healthy lifestyle.
By making conscious choices and focusing on protein-rich options,
you can achieve goals and enjoy the outdoor dining smells at the same time!

We always like to collect tasty recipes!
Have you made a fun high-protein recipe that we can share on our website?
Send your recipe along with a nice photo to: info@vuurlab.nl
Then we put it online on our recipes page.