Summer is here, and with rising temperatures, we all crave light, refreshing meals that are delicious and healthy.
Hey, are you following a keto diet and worried about what to eat in summer? Remember, summer is the perfect time to experiment with fresh vegetables. Following are some keto-friendly vegetarian recipes to keep you healthy as well as satisfy your taste buds.
To prepare this chilled and nutritious soup, you need following ingredients:
1 ripe avocado
1 cucumber (peeled and chopped)
1 cup cold water
1 tbsp olive oil
1 garlic clove (minced)
1 tbsp lemon juice
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh mint leaves for garnish
Instructions: Blend all these ingredients until they become smooth. Now, adjust the seasoning and make it chill for half an hour before serving. Don't forget to garnish with mint.
Ditch those carb-heavy pasta and enjoy low-carb and nutrient-rich alternative. To prepare this, you need following ingredients:
2 zucchinis (spiralized into noodles)
1/2 cup basil leaves
1/4 cup walnuts
2 tbsp olive oil
1 garlic clove
2 tbsp grated cheese (Parmesan or nutritional yeast for a vegan version)
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions: Begin with blending basil, walnuts, olive oil, garlic, cheese, salt, and pepper to make a smooth pesto. Toss it with zucchini noodles. You can serve it both chilled or lightly sautéed.
To prepare this protein-packed dish, you need to arrange:
200g paneer (cubed)
2 tbsp Greek yogurt
1 tsp turmeric
1 tsp cumin powder
1/2 tsp chili powder
1 tbsp lemon juice
Salt to taste
Skewers for grilling
Instructions: Mix yogurt with spices and coat the paneer cubes. Keep it for marination for half an hour. Grill or pan-fry the paneer cubes until they become golden brown. Serve it with mint chutney. This simply perfect for summer BBQs or quick snack.
This is a cooling, keto-friendly dessert, loaded with fiber. Ingredients required are as follows:
1/2 cup coconut milk
2 tbsp chia seeds
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp stevia or keto-friendly sweetener
Berries for garnish
Instructions: Simply mix all these ingredients and keep it in fridge overnight. Before serving, top with fresh berries.
To prepare this wholesome meal enriched with vitamins and healthy fats, you need:
2 large bell peppers (halved and deseeded)
1 cup spinach (chopped)
1/2 cup cottage cheese (paneer)
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp oregano
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions: Sauté the spinach in olive oil. Now, mix them with paneer, oregano, salt, and pepper. Fill the bell peppers with this mixture and bake it at 180°C for 20-25 minutes.
Following keto diet in the summer season should not be difficult. With these above-mentioned light and delicious vegetarian recipes, you can stay on track without even feeling deprived.
Try these recipes, beat the heat, and enjoy your keto journey while keeping you healthy!
