Grilled Chicken with Steamed Vegetables for Cholesterol

This is a no-nonsense dinner plate: skinless chicken breast on the grill, a trio of steamed vegetables alongside, and barely any oil in sight.

Keeping the skin off the chicken and steaming rather than frying the vegetables are the two choices doing the most work toward this dish's cholesterol and heart-healthy tags — both cut down on saturated fat without cutting down on protein or flavor. Garlic powder and black pepper carry the seasoning, with salt kept optional or swapped for a substitute. Broccoli, carrot, and green beans each bring their own fiber to the plate, which is worth having alongside a meal built mostly around lean protein.

Let the chicken rest for a couple of minutes after grilling before slicing, so it stays juicy rather than dry.