Summer's best plant-based light bites

Light and easy plant-based summer recipes

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Kristina Todini, RDN
July 03, 2024

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Does the hot weather have you ditching heavy foods for lighter fare?

I feel you – the heat wears me out, and usually the last thing I want is a heavy meal. So I rounded up my favorite plant-based light bites that are perfect for the summer’s sweltering heat. It’s going to be 113 degrees today here!

🌞 + 🥵,

Kristina
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10 light summer recipes 🥙

LIGHT RECIPE #3 (this one is great for parties)

LIGHT RECIPE #10 (my daughter’s summer favorite)

5 roasted vegetable sides 🍅

SUMMER DRINK #4 (too pretty to pass up)

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