The heat takes away the appetite, but going without food means not being able to handle the high temperatures. Below, five quick, fresh, no-heat recipes that will save your life.
Pasta with tomato sauce
Sauté a thinly sliced ??garlic in olive oil. Then, turn off the stove and add finely chopped tomatoes and leave it there for 30 seconds. Add basil, salt and pepper to taste. Add pre-cooked pasta and finish with a little olive oil.
Pineapple granita
Find a ripe pineapple and peel it. Then put it in the freezer and leave it there overnight. The next day, chop it. Garnish with thinly sliced ??mint or basil. Serve in a tall ice cream glass with creme fraiche on top, some fresh pineapple cubes and a sprinkle of sugar.
Cocktail
When it's hot, we need more liquid and less alcohol, so an easy-to-make cocktail is always a good choice. Sherry, port wine, vermouth, Campari, martini, with ice, served with tonic water, soda, lemonade or a mix of the three. Decorate with what you have nearby: a slice of orange or lemon, mint or rosemary.
Vegan Almond Soup
Take a handful of almonds and put them in the blender. Grind them until they turn into a paste and slowly add water until it turns into a smooth soup. Add Sherry vinegar, some garlic, olive oil and a pinch of salt. Place in bowls and decorate with fresh fruit such as cherries, grapes or cold melon.
Rose water lassi
This Indian cooking consists of mixing fat-free yogurt with soy milk, in equal proportions. Add rose water, green cardamom buds, pomegranate juice, a pinch of salt and sugar.
Banana and oat ice cream
It is prepared in about 5 minutes, has the taste of a dessert, does not have excessive sugar and is rich in fiber and protein. You need:
- 3 sliced ??and frozen bananas
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup oatmeal
- 1/4 cup raisins
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla protein powder (You can use plain vanilla powder)
Place all ingredients in a blender until smooth. Serve with raisins, if desired. You can eat it right away or freeze it and eat it later.
Ice cream with pieces of fruit
First you need to choose a container where you will pour the composition. In general, ready-made cups are preferred, but you can also use other containers, resistant to cold temperatures. In the blender, put pieces of fruit as desired. You can add cow's milk, unsweetened coconut milk or even sparkling water, honey, vanilla, etc., depending on your preference. Next, place the containers of pureed fruit juice in the freezer section of the refrigerator and wait at least three hours before consuming. For best results, leave overnight.
Sources: Dish On Sea, Two Peas & Their Pod, The Nutritionist Review
