Iced black tea mixed with lemonade provides a refreshing, lower-calorie beverage that may be known as “half & half” in the Southern United States.
Recipe: Watermelon Sangrita
A combination of watermelon and tomato juice, accented with lime and cayenne, makes for a slightly spicy and very cool summertime drink.
Recipe: Quinoa Tahini Cookies
Quinoa Tahini Cookies. A nutty protein kick to the typical cookie treat. Makes about 4 dozen cookies.
Recipe: Cajun Tofu Burger
Cajun Tofu Burger. Spice up your meat-free barbecue options and impress your vegetarian friends. Makes 6 to 8 burgers.
Recipe: Reinvented 3-Bean Salad
Reinvented 3-Bean Salad. A fresh twist on a classic salad that will be appreciated at any summer picnic. Serves 6 to 8.
Recipe: Seasonal Melon Agua Fresca
This agua fresca recipe makes use of any seasonal melons you may have on hand (try your local farmers’ market!) and includes much less added sugar than traditional agua fresca recipes to help you hydrate the healthy way.
Recipe: Peach Lassi Freeze
This local, lighter take on an Indian classic will help you hydrate the healthy way this July.
Recipe: Spiked Water
Hydrate the healthy way this July with the below recipe for “spiked water” – many variations are possible, the recipe is just a guide!
Recipe: Chicken Paprikash
Lower sodium (but keep the flavor) this June with this classic Hungarian dish that contains so much paprika flavor that you won’t even miss the salt. To reduce saturated fat content, remove the chicken skin prior to serving.
Recipe: Cardamom and Apricot Rice Pudding
A blend of Scandinavian and Mediterranean flavors, this rice pudding is delicious warm and even better cold, as the flavors have time to meld. So delicious and easy that completing this month’s Well Being Challenge will be no problem! Brown rice may be used, but will result in a chewier texture.