Ready, set, summer! Looking to make the most of the season? This collection is sure to please your palate! If you’re gearing up for a cookout, you’ll love our assortment of crave-worthy burgers—both vegetarian and traditional. Something a bit lighter more your style? Check out our array of fresh salads. And if you really want to get in a tropical frame of mind, our recipes featuring juicy warm-weather fruits—watermelon, mango, and avocado—are not to be missed. So get out there and savor summer!
OUR RECIPES
Like everyone, you’re busy—and we keep that in mind when we select recipes. Many of them can be prepared in 30 minutes or less. Others require short preparation times followed by long cooking times. We’ve also included symbols to help you more easily find those recipes especially high in fiber, low in fat, carbohydrates, and sodium.
Mustard-Glazed Tofu Burgers
4 SERVINGS | 1 BURGER
CAL 242 | FAT 8G | SAT FAT 1G | PROTEIN 15G | CARBS 26G | CHOL 0MG | FIBER 7G | SODIUM 237MG
DIETARY EXCHANGE: 2 BREAD/STARCH, 2 MEAT
2-3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
2-3 tablespoons honey mustard
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 package (14 ounces) extra-firm tofu, pressed*
4 multigrain sandwich thin rounds, split and lightly toasted
½ cup packed arugula or watercress
8 thin slices ripe tomato
1. Oil grid; prepare grill for direct cooking.
2. Combine basil, mustard, oil, and garlic in small bowl; mix well. Spread half of mixture over tofu.
3. Place tofu slices on grid, mustard side down. Spread remaining mustard mixture over tofu; grill, covered, 4 minutes per side, or until browned and heated through.
4. Serve in sandwich thins on top of arugula or watercress and tomato slices.
*Note: Cut tofu in half horizontally; cut in half crosswise to make four rectangles. Place it between layers of paper towels. Place a flat, heavy object on top; let stand 15 to 30 minutes.
Wild Mushroom Tofu Burgers
6 SERVINGS | ⅙ OF TOTAL RECIPE
CAL 254 | FAT 10G | SAT FAT 1G | PROTEIN 13G | CARBS 37G | CHOL 31MG | FIBER 9G | SODIUM 469MG
DIETARY EXCHANGE: 2½ BREAD/STARCH, 1 FAT, 1 MEAT
3 teaspoons olive oil, divided
1 package (8 ounces) cremini mushrooms, roughly chopped
½ medium onion, roughly chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
7 ounces extra-firm lite tofu, crumbled and frozen
1 cup old-fashioned oats
⅓ cup finely chopped walnuts
1 egg
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon dried thyme
6 light
