Healthy 4th of July food options

The one thing I think of when I think about the Fourth of July is freedom, fireworks, bar b que, and watermelon. That is what we do in the South. As we head into the holiday today, I couldn't help but to think about some healthier ideas for a BBQ or get together. I came across quite a few that I will using today as we are out celebrating because I am always looking for ways to make things healthier!

The goods:

Pork and veggie kabobs:

Ingredients:

4tbsp       olive oil

2 cloves garlic, chopped

1 lemon zest and juicce

2 tbsp chopped flat-leaf parsley

1 tbsp chopped rosemary

1 tsp chopped fresh thyme

1 tsp stevia

3/4 sea salt

1/4 tsp black pepper

1 1/4 lbs thick-cut boneless pork chops, cut into 1 inch pieces

2 medium zuchini, cut into 1/2 inch slices

2 medium summer squash, cut into 1/2 inch slices

12 cherry tomatoes

1.

In a small bowl, whisk oil, garlic and lemon zest and juice. Stir in parsley, rosemary, thyme, sugar, 1/2 teaspoon of the salt and all the pepper.

2.

Place pork in a large resealable food-storage bag and spoon in 4 tablespoons of the herb-oil mixture. Place zucchini, squash and tomatoes in another large resealable bag; pour the rest of the herb-oil mixture into it. Seal both bags and shake to coat ingredients. Refrigerate for 1 hour, turning after 30 minutes.

3.

Heat a gas grill to medium-high or prepare a charcoal grill with medium-hot coals.

4.

Thread metal skewers separately with pork, zucchini, squash and tomatoes. Grill zucchini and squash about 5 minutes per side, pork about 3 minutes per side or until internal temperature reads 155 degree F on an instant-read thermometer. Grill tomatoes about 3 minutes per side.

5.

To serve, sprinkle kabobs with remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt.

Patriotic Fruit Kabobs

This one is pretty idea is just so cute and patriotic! I love it! I can't wait to show this one to my family later this afternoon!

Yogurt Pops:

I ran across these on pintrest. 

Ingredients: 

Blueberry yogurt 

vanilla yogurt 

strawberry yogurt 

A handful of blueberries for each one

A handful of strawberries for each one. 

Drop into a Popsicle mold and let freeze for one hour. These are almost to cute to eat!

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Patriotic fruit salad 

Ingredients:
1 cup fresh blueberries
1 cup cubed watermelon

Preparation:
1. Combine blueberries, and watermelon in a medium serving bowl; toss gently to blend.