Healthy Recipes using Grilled Duck Round

Herb-Crusted Grilled Duck Round with Quinoa Salad

This dish features a succulent grilled duck round coated in fresh herbs, served alongside a vibrant quinoa salad packed with vegetables and a zesty lemon dressing.

Ingredients
  • 1 duck round (about 2 pounds)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cucumber, diced
  • 1 bell pepper, diced
  • Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
  1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
  2. Rub the duck round with olive oil, herbs, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Grill the duck for 15-20 minutes per side until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  4. In a saucepan, combine quinoa and vegetable broth; bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
  5. Fluff quinoa with a fork and mix in tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, and lemon juice.
  6. Slice the grilled duck round and serve over the quinoa salad.

Spicy Grilled Duck Round Tacos with Avocado Salsa

These flavorful tacos feature grilled duck round marinated in spices, topped with a fresh avocado salsa for a healthy twist on a classic dish.

Ingredients
  • 1 duck round (about 2 pounds)
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 8 corn tortillas
  • 1 avocado, diced
  • 1/2 red onion, chopped
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
  1. Marinate the duck round with chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper for at least 1 hour.
  2. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat and grill the duck for 15-20 minutes per side.
  3. In a bowl, combine avocado, red onion, lime juice, and cilantro to make the salsa.
  4. Slice the grilled duck and serve in corn tortillas topped with avocado salsa.

Grilled Duck Round with Mango Chutney

A delightful combination of grilled duck round paired with a sweet and tangy mango chutney that enhances the rich flavors of the meat.

Ingredients
  • 1 duck round (about 2 pounds)
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup mango, diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped
Instructions
  1. Marinate the duck round with soy sauce, honey, ginger, salt, and pepper for at least 2 hours.
  2. Preheat the grill and cook the duck for 15-20 minutes per side until cooked through.
  3. In a bowl, mix mango, red onion, apple cider vinegar, and cilantro to create the chutney.
  4. Serve the sliced duck round topped with mango chutney.

Grilled Duck Round with Sweet Potato Mash

This hearty dish features grilled duck round served with a creamy sweet potato mash, making for a nutritious and satisfying meal.

Ingredients
  • 1 duck round (about 2 pounds)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
  1. Rub the duck round with olive oil, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
  2. Grill the duck for 15-20 minutes per side until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  3. Boil sweet potatoes until tender, then drain and mash with Greek yogurt, maple syrup, and cinnamon.
  4. Serve the grilled duck round alongside the sweet potato mash.

Grilled Duck Round with Roasted Vegetables

A colorful plate of grilled duck round served with a medley of roasted seasonal vegetables for a wholesome, balanced meal.

Ingredients
  • 1 duck round (about 2 pounds)
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 cups mixed vegetables (zucchini, bell peppers, carrots)
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
  1. Marinate the duck round with balsamic vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper for 1 hour.
  2. Preheat the grill and roast the vegetables on a baking sheet in the oven at 400°F for 20 minutes.
  3. Grill the duck for 15-20 minutes per side until cooked through.
  4. Serve the sliced duck round with the roasted vegetables sprinkled with Italian seasoning.

Grilled Duck Round Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette

A refreshing salad featuring grilled duck round slices over mixed greens, drizzled with a tangy citrus vinaigrette for a light yet filling meal.

Ingredients
  • 1 duck round (about 2 pounds)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 6 cups mixed greens
  • 1 orange, segmented
  • 1 grapefruit, segmented
  • 1/4 cup walnuts, toasted
  • 2 tablespoons orange juice
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
Instructions
  1. Rub the duck round with olive oil, salt, and pepper, then grill for 15-20 minutes per side.
  2. In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, orange segments, grapefruit segments, and walnuts.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together orange juice and apple cider vinegar for the vinaigrette.
  4. Slice the grilled duck and serve over the salad, drizzled with vinaigrette.

Grilled Duck Round with Garlic and Herb Couscous

Juicy grilled duck round served over a bed of fluffy garlic and herb couscous, creating a delightful fusion of flavors and textures.

Ingredients
  • 1 duck round (about 2 pounds)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup couscous
  • 1 1/4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh mint, chopped
Instructions
  1. Marinate the duck round with olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper for at least 1 hour.
  2. Grill the duck for 15-20 minutes per side until cooked through.
  3. In a saucepan, bring vegetable broth to a boil, add couscous, cover, and remove from heat; let sit for 5 minutes.
  4. Fluff couscous with a fork and stir in parsley and mint.
  5. Serve the grilled duck round over the garlic and herb couscous.

Grilled Duck Round with Spicy Peanut Sauce

This dish features grilled duck round drizzled with a creamy spicy peanut sauce, served with a side of steamed broccoli for a nutritious meal.

Ingredients
  • 1 duck round (about 2 pounds)
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1/4 cup peanut butter
  • 1 tablespoon sriracha
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 2 cups broccoli florets
Instructions
  1. Marinate the duck round with soy sauce, sesame oil, and honey for at least 1 hour.
  2. Grill the duck for 15-20 minutes per side until cooked through.
  3. In a bowl, whisk together peanut butter, sriracha, and lime juice to create the sauce.
  4. Steam broccoli until tender and serve alongside the sliced duck drizzled with peanut sauce.

Grilled Duck Round with Beet and Feta Salad

A colorful and nutritious salad featuring grilled duck round, roasted beets, and crumbled feta cheese, drizzled with a balsamic reduction.

Ingredients
  • 1 duck round (about 2 pounds)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 cups roasted beets, sliced
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • 4 cups arugula
  • 1/4 cup balsamic reduction
Instructions
  1. Rub the duck round with olive oil, salt, and pepper, then grill for 15-20 minutes per side.
  2. In a large bowl, combine roasted beets, feta cheese, and arugula.
  3. Slice the grilled duck and serve over the salad, drizzled with balsamic reduction.

Grilled Duck Round with Cilantro Lime Rice

This dish features grilled duck round served with fluffy cilantro lime rice, creating a delicious and satisfying meal.

Ingredients
  • 1 duck round (about 2 pounds)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup jasmine rice
  • 2 cups water
  • 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
  • Juice of 1 lime
Instructions
  1. Marinate the duck round with olive oil, salt, and pepper for at least 1 hour.
  2. Grill the duck for 15-20 minutes per side until cooked through.
  3. In a saucepan, bring water to a boil, add rice, cover, and reduce heat; simmer for 15 minutes.
  4. Fluff rice with a fork and stir in cilantro and lime juice.
  5. Serve the grilled duck round over the cilantro lime rice.