Easy Recipes to Make with Vegetables this Summer

When you are looking for a few easy recipes to make with vegetables this Summer; I have several ideas for you to make some simple, yet healthy and yummy food!

Easy Recipes to Make with Vegetables

Since I am all about vegetables; I wanted to share some of my personal favorites with you.

In the Summertime, there are so many colorful fruit and vegetables to create some delicious food.

So, let’s start with something easy that almost everyone enjoys eating.

Because fruits and vegetables are plentiful during the Summer months; this is an easy recipe for you to change up depending on your favorite fruit.

Salad Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 – 2 cups of your favorite fruit. For example, you can use cherries, peaches, or plums – your choice
• 1/2 cup to a cup of Arugula or Cilantro
• 1 Tablespoon of Lemon Juice
• 1 Tablespoon of Extra Light Virgin Olive Oil
• 1/3 Tablespoon of Ground Black Pepper
• 1 Jalapeno Pepper thinly sliced

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Combine all ingredients in a bowl and refrigerate for several hours before serving.

Tomato Martini Recipe

Moreover, if you are thinking about cocktails; why not make a Tomato Martini? Yup, you’re reading this correctly. In the first place, many people enjoy a martini after work. So, why not kick it up a notch?

Use some of the ingredients you would to make in a martini to create this Tomato Martini. However, if you are not a fan of Alcohol; you can skip the gin or substitute this ingredient.

Ingredients:

• 1 Pint of Tomatoes (look for multi-color tomatoes)
• Dry Gin – You can add a little or a few ounces – you decide
• Ground Black Pepper
• Fresh Lemon Rinds
• 3 – 4 fresh Oregano Sprigs
• 2 Tablespoons of Olive Brine
• Aioli or Horseradish is optional

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Of course, you should cut off any tomato stems.

Marinate the tomatoes in as much gin as you prefer. Next, add the rest of the ingredients. If you want a creamy flavor, add some Aioli or make your own horseradish.

Chill and serve!

Also, I recommend using toothpicks for serving.

For some other yummy tomato recipes; check out my Delicious Summer Tomato Recipes and Juicy Ripe Tomato Ideas posts.

Are you Looking For Some Creative Summer Dinner Recipes

When you are looking for some creative Summer dinner options; there are so many things you can make.

So, you may not have thought about making certain things out of vegetable. However, for instance, you can make a pesto sauce out of zucchini.

Zucchini Pesto Recipe

When you are looking for something simple, yet healthy to add to any pasta, rice, sandwich, or as a dipping sauce for your chicken or fish; this recipe is perfect.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups of Zucchini grated – this is easy to do with a knife or in your blender
• 1/2 cup of fresh minced garlic
• Basil – I recommend you use a 1/4 to a 1/2 a cup
• 1/3 – 1/2 a cup of Parmesan cheese
• Pine nuts are optional – I recommend toasting a few pine nuts for flavor

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To make, toss all of the ingredients in a food processor or blender. Also, add a tablespoon of light extra virgin olive oil.

Also, you can mix this pesto with zucchini noodles or another vegetable noodle.

Spiralizer 7 Blade Vegetable Slicer

When you are looking to make the best veggie pasta or want to make vegetables with a twist; this spiralizer will inspire you to make eating healthy fun.

In the meantime, you can get creative and use to make low carb healthy pasta, fruit and potatoes.

Also, this is a great gift for someone trying to eat healthier.

Finally, when it comes to the dog days of Summer; eating smaller and lighter meals will have you feeling healthier.

As always, I welcome your comments on my recommendations for easy recipes to make with vegetables this Summer?

Bon appetite!