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Grilled Sausage and Vegetables with Creamy Dill Dip

This Grilled Sausage and Vegetables with Creamy Dill Dip delivers 24g protein and 836 calories per serving—a calorie-dense option built for muscle-gain phases. Quick-preps 4 servings, making it efficient for athletes managing high daily calorie targets. The complete macro profile supports recovery without requiring additional sides.

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Ingredients

4 servings
  • Italian Pork Sausage(454g)
  • Olive oil(30g)

    Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.

  • Sea Salt, To Taste
  • Freshly Cracked Black Pepper, To Taste
  • Olive oil(45g)

    Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.

  • Mayonnaise, Regular(120g)
  • Garlic(120g)
  • Dill, Fresh(30g)
  • Garlic powder(3g)
  • Onion powder(3g)
  • Lemon Juice, Fresh(5g)
  • Parmesan Cheese(80g)

    Grated Parmesan — the shelf-stable canister is fine for cooking.

  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt
  • Freshly Cracked Black Pepper, To Taste

Instructions

  1. 1Preheat the grill on medium.
  2. 2Place the sausages on the grill or grill pan and cook, rotating often, until cooked through, 12 to 15 minutes.
  3. 3Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, toss the vegetables with the olive oil, salt, and pepper. Transfer the vegetables to a grill basket and place on the grill. Cook, rotating the vegetables occasionally, until charred and tender, 6 to 8 minutes.
  4. 4While the sausages and vegetables cook, make the creamy dill sauce. In the base of a blender or food processor, combine the olive oil, mayonnaise, garlic, dill, garlic powder, onion powder, lemon juice, Parmesan, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth.
  5. 5Slice the sausage and place on a platter along with the veggies. Drizzle with the creamy dill dressing and serve.

Nutrition — Per Serving

836

calories

24g

protein

75g

fat

Carbohydrates
18g
Saturated fat
19.0g
Sodium
1201 mg
Dietary fiber
1.0g

4 servings per batch · ~223g each

Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central

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Common questions

How much protein does Grilled Sausage and Vegetables with Creamy Dill Dip have?

Each serving contains 24g of protein and 836 calories with 75g fat and 18g carbs. This is a calorie-dense, high-fat option that doubles down on satiety and flavor.

How long does Grilled Sausage and Vegetables with Creamy Dill Dip take to prepare?

This is a quick prep recipe on the stovetop that yields 4 servings per batch. You can have four full meals ready in just a few minutes of active cooking time.

Is Grilled Sausage and Vegetables with Creamy Dill Dip good for muscle gain?

At 24g protein and 836 calories per serving, this recipe is best suited for a maintenance or high-calorie surplus phase where total calorie intake and moderate protein are the goals. For pure muscle gain with a calorie target, the fat content here is substantial.

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