Hydrating Summer Recipes

With the summer heat upon us, and the July water challenge!, these recipes are just what we need to keep us fueled and hydrated this summer.

Gazpacho is a tasty, healthy way to get some extra water in!

PHOTO: ROMULO YANES

Ingredients

• 2 ½ pounds tomatoes, chopped
• 2 Kirby cucumbers (about 1/2 pound), peeled and chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 small poblano pepper, chopped
• ½ small red onion, chopped
• 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• kosher salt and black pepper
• ⅓ cup sour cream
• ¼ cup pepitas (roasted, hulled pumpkin seeds)
• cilantro sprigs
• warm flour tortillas, for serving (optional)

Directions

1. In a blender, working in batches, puree the tomatoes, cucumbers, bell and poblano peppers, and onion, transferring the pureed mixture to a bowl.
2. Stir in the lime juice, oil, 1 ¼ teaspoons salt, and ½ teaspoon pepper. Refrigerate until chilled, 15 to 20 minutes.
3. Divide the soup among bowls and top with the sour cream, pepitas, and cilantro. Serve with the tortillas (if desired).

Green Smoothies are also a great way to stay hydrated and get those veggies in!

PHOTO: CAITLIN BENSEL

This is the recipe to reach for when your body is craving a super-healthy breakfast. Baby spinach and cucumber both blend up beautifully, giving the drink a gorgeous emerald hue, but zero vegetal vibes. Hemp seeds add protein and healthy fats, while the apple and pineapple contribute fresh flavor. No matter what smoothie you’re making, be sure to add the liquid to the blender first to help ensure a smoother blend.

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsweetened hemp milk or soy milk
• 1 cup fresh baby spinach
• 1 Persian (mini) cucumber, roughly chopped (1 cup)
• 1 cup roughly chopped Granny Smith apple (from 1 apple)
• 1 ½ cups frozen pineapple chunks
• 2 tablespoons hemp seeds
• Pinch of kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon agave nectar or syrup (optional)

Directions

1. Combine all ingredients in a blender, starting with hemp milk. Process until smooth, about 1 minute.

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