No-Cook Meals You'll Love
Can't stand the heat? Get out of the kitchen fast with these healthy ideas.
by Mollie Katzen
When temperatures soar, the last thing you want to do is slave over a hot stove. But you don't have to settle for eating a big salad night after night. The abundance of in-season produce available this time of year gives you plenty of other options that require no (or very little) cooking. These five low-calorie menu suggestions will help you stay cool and satisfied.
- CHILLED SOUP You can use fruit or vegetables. One of my favorite light suppers is a creamy peach soup. Blend 2 cups fruit chunks, 1 cup orange juice, and 1 cup lowfat plain yogurt. (This serves two; double the ingredients for four.) Drizzle on a little honey and serve with crusty bread. A savory option is gazpacho. My recipe is filling but low in calories because I thicken it with vegetables, not bread (as many traditional recipes do). Find it at shape.com/healthykitchen.
- DRESSED-UP PASTA Want a meal on the table in five minutes? Buy a small portion of pasta salad from a high-end deli, then add sliced fresh summer vegetables—like cherry tomatoes, bell peppers, chives, red onion, and radishes— and flake in some water-packed canned salmon.
