Vegetarian Meal Tips Summer eating usually is light and full of produce. This may be a good time to try some vegetarian meals. For good protein sources try beans, nuts or seeds. Add any of them to salads, steamed veggies or pasta for quick cool meals.
Canned beans make summertime cooking easy and cool.
If you worry about salt, season with something else. Grain dishes also provide cool, protein-rich options. Try tabbouleh salad with low-fat shredded cheese, couscous with vegetables and tofu, or rice seasoned with veggies and nuts. Stuffing vegetables with grains is another option. Baked squash with barley or rice or even cabbage stuffed with pasta.