{"id":43,"date":"2021-05-30T22:41:14","date_gmt":"2021-05-30T22:41:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ablerootsfitness.com\/?p=43"},"modified":"2021-05-30T22:41:15","modified_gmt":"2021-05-30T22:41:15","slug":"5-recipes-you-need-to-try-this-summer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ablerootsfitness.com\/?p=43","title":{"rendered":"5 Recipes You Need To Try This Summer"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
At the time of writing this, it is Memorial Day weekend 2021, which means that summer is right around the corner! I don’t know about you, but I am looking forward to this summer SO MUCH. After spending so much time at home in 2020 and with more locations starting to ease restrictions and open up, I feel like we are due for a fresh start (and some fun)! When I think of summer, I think of time spent with friends, family, BBQ’s, farmer’s markets, rooftop patios, hiking, and of course, great food! Today I am sharing 5 recipes you need to try this summer. These are all easy to make and don’t take much time to prepare, so you can spend more time with with the people around you and less time in the kitchen. Best of all, these dishes are on the healthier side, but trust me, you would not know it from the taste of them! <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Quinoa Black Bean Burgers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
These burgers have been a staple in our household for years. I have tried so many pre-made veggie burgers and there is something that is always just “off” about them. These homemade burgers take very little time to make, contain real ingredients, taste delicious and freeze well. Trust me, once you try these, you will never go back to store bought!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Prep: 15 mins<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cook: 20 mins<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Total: 35 mins<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Servings: 5 burgers<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ingredients: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
1 15oz can of black beans<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1\/4 cup of dry quinoa<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1 cup of old fashioned rolled oats<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1\/4 cup finely chopped yellow bell pepper<\/p>\n\n\n\n
3 tablespoons of finely chopped red onion<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1 serrano pepper(optional)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1 egg<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2 teaspoons Sriracha, or preferred hot sauce<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1-1\/2 teaspoon cumin<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Salt to taste<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2-3 tablespoons olive oil <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Directions: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cook quinoa according to directions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
While quinoa is cooking, drain and rinse black beans. Once rinsed, put the black beans in a bowl and mash with a fork into a paste-like mixture, leaving some black beans whole. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Once complete, add cooked quinoa, oats, bell pepper, onion, garlic, serrano pepper, egg, hot sauce, cumin and salt to the black bean mixture. Using your hands, mix all ingredients together. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Form the mixture into 5 small patties. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Place the patties in the pan and cook until heated through, about 3 minutes on each side. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Enjoy with a bun or over a plate of arugula. Top with your favorite toppings and enjoy! <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Watermelon Feta Salad<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Watermelon is the perfect refreshing snack on a hot summer day. With watermelon being 92% water, it is one of the most hydrating foods you can eat, but it also contains essential nutrients and fiber. Watermelon and feta salad is a classic summer recipe. However, this version adds a little spice balanced by a honey based dressing. You will be going back for more after one bite of this delicious salad! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Prep: 20 mins<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cook: N\/A<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Total: 20 mins<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Servings: 4-6 <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ingredients: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
1 small watermelon<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1 large cucumber<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1\/4 cup diced red onion<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2 serrano peppers (or adjust to your liking) <\/p>\n\n\n\n
1\/3 cup crumbled feta cheese<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1\/2 avocado, cubed <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Handful of mint leaves <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Handful of basil leaves<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dressing<\/strong>: <\/p>\n\n\n\n
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil <\/p>\n\n\n\n
2 limes, juiced <\/p>\n\n\n\n
2 tablespoons honey<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1 garlic clove, minced<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Salt <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pepper<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Directions: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Peel and cube the watermelon and cucumber. Add to a mixing bowl with diced red onion and mix. Add mixture to a platter or serving bowl. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
In a separate bowl, mix together olive oil, lime juice, honey, and garlic clove. Add salt and pepper to taste. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pour half of the dressing mixture over the watermelon, cucumber and onion. Place remaining dressing aside. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Slice the serrano peppers, cube the avocado and chop the mint and basil leaves. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Top the watermelon mix with the sliced serrano peppers, cubed avocado, chopped mint, chopped basil, and feta crumbles. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pour remaining 1\/2 of the dressing on top of the watermelon salad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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