Summer vegetable dishes: what to cook for every day? (+ bonus video)

Summer is the perfect time to enjoy the bright and fresh vegetables that this time of year has to offer. Vegetables are not only a tasty and nutritious addition to our food, but also a source of vitamins and minerals. At joy-pup, we have some easy and refreshing summer vegetable-based recipes that you can make with little effort.

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Greek salad with cucumbers, tomatoes and feta

This is a great addition to the menu in hot weather. This salad pleases with its freshness and bright taste.

Ingredients:

• 2 cucumbers
• 4 tomatoes
• 1 red onion
• 200 g feta
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh mint (for garnish)

Step by step preparation:

• Cut cucumbers, tomatoes and red onions into thin round slices.
• Break the feta into small pieces.
• In a large bowl, combine cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion and feta.
• Add olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper.
• Mix all ingredients well.
• Serve garnished with fresh mint.

Gazpacho

This is a cold soup with tomatoes, which is very refreshing in summer. Ingredients:

• 4 tomatoes
• 1 cucumber
• 1 red pepper
• 1 small onion
• 2 garlic cloves
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• Juice of half a lemon
• Salt and pepper to taste
• fresh greens

Step by step preparation:

• Cut the tomatoes, cucumber, red pepper and onion into pieces.
• Place chopped vegetables in a blender, add garlic, olive oil, red wine vinegar and lemon juice.
• Gradually blend all ingredients in a blender until smooth.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Chill the gazpacho in the refrigerator for a few hours or before serving.
• Serve the soup in chilled bowls, garnished with fresh herbs.

Cake with zucchini and leeks

If you want to make a delicious cake, try this simple step by step recipe.

Ingredients:

• 2 medium zucchini
• 1 large leek
• 3 eggs
• 100 g hard cheese
• 1/2 cup wheat flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Olive oil (for frying)

Cooking:

• Grate the zucchini on a coarse grater to get a coarse structure.
• Slice the leek into thin rings.
• In a large bowl, combine the zucchini, leek, eggs, grated cheese, flour and baking powder.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Heat up some olive oil in a frying pan.
• Pour half of the mixture into the skillet and smooth the surface.
• Fry over medium heat until golden brown (about 5-7 minutes).
• Turn the cake over with a plate and fry the other side.
• Repeat the same procedure with the remaining mixture.
• Serve the cake hot or chilled.

Ratatouille

This vegetable dish will decorate any table. It will delight you with its nutritional value and special taste. Ingredients:

• 1 zucchini
• 1 eggplant
• 1 red pepper
• 1 yellow pepper
• 1 bulb
• 3 tomatoes
• 3 garlic cloves
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh herbs (for garnish)

Step by step preparation:

• Cut the zucchini, eggplant, red and yellow peppers, onions and tomatoes into pieces.
• Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
• Saute onion and garlic until soft and fragrant.
• Add zucchini, eggplant, and peppers to skillet. Saute vegetables until soft, stirring regularly.
• Add the tomatoes and continue to cook the ratatouille for about 10-15 more minutes, until all the vegetables are soft.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Sprinkle the ratatouille with fresh herbs such as basil or parsley before serving.

To be continued…