Ten Easy Summer Recipes From Down Memory Lane

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Strolling down memory lane with 10 of my previously posted favorite summer recipes! All Vegan and GF. Click on the title with the blue link for the recipe. 

Refreshing Creamy Strawberry Soup- perfect on a hot humid day when you've got strawberries and need to refresh. Enjoy it as a nutritious snack or a starter for a meal. Vegan, Gluten-Free, Oil-Free 

2. Mango Peach Salsa Salad- wonderful flavors in this mango peach summer salsa. Delicious with chips as an appetizer, a side with any entree, a topping etc. Vegan/gluten-free

3. Portobello Mushroom Burgers- Got Vegetarians at BBQ Time?  These tasty burgers are perfect for summer get togethers. They can be assembled and then sautéed in a skillet for 5 minutes. Juicy, flavorful, and meaty tasting. Delicious on a gluten-free roll. Vegan/gluten-free

4. Fresh Corn and Cucumber Salad with Creamy Lime Dressing

CantOne of my favorite summer salads with crunchy corn kernels right off the Cobb and interesting and fabulous flavors. Freshly cut corn off the cob (uncooked), Kirby cucumber, black olives, red onion, etc. make this a refreshing satisfying salad everyone will enjoy. Travels well and is a great dish for a pot luck. Meets vegan and gluten-free standards.

5.  Roasted Zucchini and Fresh Mint Soup- 

Vegan/GF/ Oil-Free option- 

A delicious way to enjoy summer zucchini. Light and flavorful- Great dinner starter in the summer.

6.  Frozen Kiwi Mojito 

A refreshing mojito made with rum, kiwi, mint, syrup and ice. Perfect for a hot summer evening with friends! Enjoy with some freshly chopped salsa and baked (GF) chips and get the party going!!

7. Cauliflower Rice Fiesta-a delicious blend of health-giving vegetables. Cauliflower rice is low carb and low calorie, yet surprisingly tastes like rice. It is exceptionally flavorful in this recipe with olives, chopped summer tomatoes, and freshly squeezed lime juice. I use bags of frozen cauliflower rice for convenience. I usually get them at Trader Joe's or Whole Foods. Reasonable and organic.

8. Rice with avocado, chickpeas, sesame seeds, avocado and spices.- a perfect vegan entree. Quick and easy to make for any weeknight. Use white or brown rice! Eat with soup or salad! Make a pot of rice and just top with canned chickpeas, avocado, and diced tomatoes etc. Really delicious. 

9. Chia Choclate Pudding Dessert- This quick and easy 1 minute dessert has a rich chocolate flavor yet is free of added sugar.  Chia seeds provide fiber and health giving nutrients. A wonderful healthy treat for any weeknight! Both kids and adults will enjoy!

10.  Quinoa tabouleh salad - lots of fresh mint, tomatoes, cucumber,  and fresh lime juice in a quinoa base. This light and delicious summer side salad is easy to make and provides fiber and protein. Perfect to boost your healthy nutrients. 

Which recipes look most appealing to you? 

What recipes are you cooking this summer?

 Do you see value in eating more plant-based foods? 

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