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We all know the importance of eating nourishing, nutrient-rich meals. Unfortunately, chronic pain, fatigue and limited range of motion can make it hard to put a healthy dinner on the table.
That’s where foil packets come in.
Foil packets consists of protein and vegetables wrapped up in aluminum foil to create a pouch that seals in the steam as it cooks over a campfire, on the grill or in the oven. Steaming is one of the best cooking methods to preserve vitamins, and requires a just small amount of cooking oil. What’s more, you only need a few healthy ingredients to create a complete and tasty meal.
From a chronic illness standpoint, foil packets can be prepped in advance, during moments when you feel relatively good, and stored in the fridge until dinner time. Compared to standing behind the stove, it’s also a less hands-on form of cooking, especially when you put your foil packets in the oven. That will save you energy on bad days. Finally, because you cook your entire meal in one pouch, there’s less clean up for you to do.
Now I know that aluminum foil is not great for the environment, but my guess is that on high pain days the realistic alternatives – like ordering take-out or getting ready-made meals in the supermarket – all have some negative ecological impact. Also be aware that studies show that aluminum foil can leach into your food, so it’s not something you should use regularly.
As an alternative, you could use biodegradable, unbleached parchment paper up to 420 degrees Fahrenheit or 220 degrees Celsius in the oven – but never place it on a hot grill or over open fire.
No matter if you’re looking for an easy weeknight dinner or low-key barbecue dishes, these 15 foil packets are worth a try!
Dinners
Chicken Fajita Foil Packet Dinners from Foodiecrush
Miso Butter Cod Foil Packets from Table For Two
Garlic Butter and Mushrooms Gnocchi Foil Packets from EatWell 101
Tin Foil Sausage and Veggies Dinner from Chelsea’s Messy Apron
Shrimp and Broccoli Foil Packs with Garlic Lemon Butter Sauce from EatWell 101
Lemon Parsley Potatoes in Foil from Skinny Taste
Parchment Baked Lemon Salmon and Potatoes with Dill Yogurt from Half Baked Harvest
Foil Pack: Salsa Verde Chicken and Rice from Chelsea’s Messy Apron
Teriyaki Beef Foil Packets from Life Made Sweeter
Seafood Pasta in Parchment Paper from The Pioneer Woman
Vegetable Foil Packets from HappyFoodsTube
Sausage, Potato and Green Bean Foil Packets from Damn Delicious
Desserts
Campfire Apple Crisp Foil Packets from Recipes From A Pantry
Pineapple Berry Hobo Pack from Better Homes & Gardens
Campfire Banana Boats from Nutrition Stripped
Do you ever make foil packet recipes if you want an easy dinner?
For more energy-saving strategies to put a healthy dinner on the table, check out 10 Nourishing One Tray Meals for Busy Days, 12 Healthy Slow Cooker Recipes and 18 Quick Dinner Ideas After a Long & Tiring Day.
