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Add some beautiful color to your meals without spoiling the nutritional value with grilled peppers.

Kennedy Mason

Not only can recipes taste great, but they can look amazing, too. With these recipes, anyone could add some beautiful color to meals without spoiling the nutritional value. So impress your friends and families with these yummy and eye catching recipes.

Grilled Rainbow Peppers

With a wonderful combination of tang and crunch, peppers are a popular choice for vegetable lovers everywhere. A variety of colors makes the eye appeal shoot through the roof. Plus, with the amount of vitamin C and nutrients in these snacks, don’t feel bad when you grab two or three.

Ingredients

3 bell peppers

Vegetable cooking spray

3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 

2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 

1 tablespoon light brown sugar 

1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 

1/2 cup torn fresh basil leaves 

Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

Preheat grill to 350 to 400 degrees or medium-high heat. Cut the peppers into quarters and lightly coat with cooking spray. Put the peppers on the grill with the lid on for five minutes. Flip and cover for another five minutes. Arrange pieces on a serving platter. Whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar and light brown sugar; drizzle over peppers. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese, basil leaves and salt and pepper to taste.

Tomato Basil Chicken

Chicken is one of the best sources of protein. Add fresh vegetables and herbs and this meal is perfect for anyone looking for a healthy meal. The colors that come from the tomatoes and herbs attract the eye and the smell will attract anyone who is hungry, So be careful when you make this one! You may have some people stop by for dinner at your place.

Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into 6 fillets

2 tablespoons light butter

1 pound cherry tomatoes, halved

4 fresh garlic cloves, minced

1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped

1/2 tablespoon dried oregano

Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

Spray a medium sized skillet with non-fat cooking spray and set over medium-high heat. Season both sides of chicken breasts with salt, pepper and oregano. Put into pan and cook for about four minutes on each side, or until the chicken is almost entirely cooked. Turn the heat down to medium and add in tomatoes and garlic. Cook for about five minutes. Add in basil and butter and stir until mixed. Season with more salt and pepper. Turn heat to low and let sit for a few more minutes. Serve immediately after.

Vibrant Mini Fruit Pizzas

One of the best things about fruit is that it comes in a variety of colors. No food coloring or unnatural dyes are needed. The pure reds, oranges, blues and purples from the sweet treats make this dessert pretty on a plate and even better on the taste buds.

Ingredients

1 packet sugar cookie mix

1 cup vanilla greek yogurt

4 ounces low-fat whipped topping

¼ cup of each: strawberries, raspberries, sliced oranges, peaches, kiwi slices, blueberries and blackberries

Directions

Prepare cookie dough according to package instructions. Roll the dough out into small circles — like pizzas — before baking. While baking: In a small bowl, mix together the yogurt and whipped topping. Spread a thin layer of the yogurt mixture over the cooled cookies. Top with an assortment of fruits and serve.