Quick And Healthy Meals For Summer – Cool And Easy Vegetarian Recipes

Here are some quick and easy cold rice salad recipes for summer. These are flavorful and healthy recipes and make perfect summer meals quickly and, because of their easy preparation, you will be in and out of the kitchen in no time. Enjoy these simple recipes anytime. They are great meals for vegetarians or anyone looking for healthy meal choices.

Each recipe makes 2 to 3 servings.

Preparation Directions: For fast preparation, make the rice ahead of time and allow to cool before adding the rest of the salad ingredients. Just place all the ingredients in a bowl along with salt and pepper to taste, toss well to combine, cover, and chill in the refrigerator until you are ready to serve.

Rice and Veggie Bacon Salad: Combine in a bowl and mix well: 2 cups cooked and cooled basmati rice, 1 tomato (diced), 2 slices vegetarian bacon (cooked and crumbled), 1 yellow bell pepper (seeded and diced), 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil, and 1 to 2 tablespoons of brown rice vinegar. To serve: Combine some shredded cabbage and chow mein noodles together and place this combination on each plate and serve salad on top.

Sweet and Cheesy Rice Salad: Combine in a bowl and mix well: 2 cups cooked and cooled jasmine rice, 1 pear (core and cut into chunks), one-half cup crumbled blue cheese, 1 tablespoon sliced almonds, and a sprinkle of cinnamon. To serve: Serve salad on a bed of arugula and romaine lettuce leaves.

Rainbow Rice Salad: Combine in a bowl and mix well: 2 cups cooked and cooled basmati rice, 1 to 2 tablespoons mango chutney (or to taste), 1 cup canned black beans (rinsed and drained), one-half cup shredded carrots, and one-half cup green beans (cut into one-inch lengths and steamed). To serve: Serve salad on a bed of lettuce and watercress.

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Quick Recipes For Vegetarian Breakfasts – Healthy Ideas For Breakfast

Making a healthy breakfast couldn’t be easier with these quick vegetarian breakfasts. These simple meal ideas which contain short ingredient lists and fresh, flavorful, and natural food will make these recipes a great choice for anyone. Each recipe makes 2-3 servings and will have you in and out of the kitchen quickly and easily.

- Cheese and Berry Salad: In a mixing bowl, combine one cup of blueberries, two navel oranges (peeled, pith removed, cut in quarters and sliced), and two tablespoons of chopped pecans. In a smaller bowl, combine a half-cup of ricotta cheese and one tablespoon of honey. Add the cheese mixture to the fruit and nuts and toss well to combine and serve. To add a little boost of extra flavor, try adding a little chopped fresh mint to this easy fruit salad.

- Scrambled Eggs In A Pocket: For a quick and easy breakfast, scramble up three to four eggs and simply spoon some of the warm, cooked eggs into pita pocket halves and top with some chopped mushrooms, a little salsa, some shredded low-fat cheese, pitted and chopped olives, and some fresh sprouts.

- Apple Walnut Wrap: Take a couple of whole grain soft tortilla wraps and spread each one with a thin layer of plain low-fat whipped cream cheese. Top each wrap down the center with a sprinkling of raisins, thinly sliced apples, some crumbled walnuts and a sprinkling of cinnamon and then fold in each side of the wrap.

Try these healthy vegetarian breakfast ideas in the morning. They are all quick, easy, and filled with fresh and natural food and make meal planning very simple. These are great, healthy meal choices for anyone and because of their simplicity they can be used any time you need a quick meal.

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