Healthy Foil Packet Dinners [Infographic]
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Want some healthy dinner ideas that are packed with flavor and easy to prep? Then look no further.
Today’s blog post will discuss foil packet dinners and provide some healthy recipes for your own foil packs. Let’s get into it!
The benefits of foil packet dinners
Foil pack dinners are the perfect home cooking option. Just wrap your favorite ingredients in a foil packet, bake or grill, and enjoy! It’s that easy.
You can even prep the foil packs ahead of time and keep in the freezer until dinnertime. A real time saver.
Then when dinner is done, just toss the packets. No cleanup required.
If you’ve never prepared a foil packet dinner before, here are some helpful tips:
How to prepare foil packet dinners
First, be sure to get some heavy duty aluminum foil to prevent any leaks. Then rip 12-inches of the foil to create a square.
Layer one serving of the ingredients – some oil or butter, protein, vegetables, and spices – in the center of the foil square.
Fold the long edges inward, then fold over the other sides. Press the foil packet to secure all ingredients inside. Repeat until you’ve assembled all individual dinners.
Five healthy foil packet dinners
When it comes to foil packet dinners, the flavor possibilities are limitless. Experiment with your favorite pantry staples and fresh ingredients, or follow a recipe.
We’ve compiled five healthy foil packet dinners to get you started:
Get the recipes:
- Pineapple Chicken Foil Packets
- Baked Tilapia in Foil
- Foil Pack Chicken Fajitas
- Cajun Shrimp in Foil
- Foil Pack Italian Chicken and Veggies
Let us know in the comments – Which one of these foil packs do you want to make for dinner?
For more healthy recipe ideas, be sure to check out these Meatless Monday dinners.