Cool Recipes for Hot Summer Days

We are officially in the “Dog Days of Summer”, and that means it is HOT, HOT, HOT!

Staying cool while still eating healthy shouldn’t be a problem though, because there are plenty of ways to prepare food without using heat, and the summer harvest season is in full swing!

This week, Mandy, our SNAP-Ed Nutrition Educator in Washington County, shares two of her favorite summer recipes that require no cooking and make use of seasonal produce for a delicious and nutritious punch.

HOME RUN HUMMUS WRAP

Ingredients:

6 8-inch whole wheat tortillas

1½ cups prepared hummus

1-2 red bell peppers cut into ¼ inch strips

1-2 carrots, shredded

1½ cups baby spinach leaves

Directions:

1. Place the 6 tortillas on a clean surface.

2. Place 1/4 cup hummus in the center of each tortilla. Use a butter knife to spread the

hummus evenly from side to side across the center of the tortilla.

3. Top the hummus with 4-6 red pepper strips and 1-2 spoonful’s grated carrots. Divide

the spinach leaves evenly between each tortilla, arranging the leaves over the top of

the vegetables.

4. Fold the bottom edge of the tortilla up and over the vegetables, and then continue rolling up to the top edge.

BANANA BERRY SMOOTHIE

Ingredients:

1 cup sliced banana

1 cup unsweetened frozen berries

1 cup non-fat or 1% milk

1 cup orange juice

Directions:

Place all ingredients in a blender. Put the lid on tightly. Blend until smooth. If too thick, add 1/2 cup cold water and blend again. Refrigerate any leftovers within 2 hours.

SNAP-Ed educators at Healthy Acadia offer year-round cooking and nutrition classes in partnership with schools and organizations throughout Hancock and Washington counties. To learn more or schedule a class, contact Mandy in Washington County, or Nicole in Hancock County.