Summer should be spent relaxing by the pool and hanging out with your best friends. Even though you can hang out with your friends in your kitchen, you also need time to go outside during the summer. Try these quick recipes that will prevent you from spending more time in the kitchen than you do in the pool.
1. Lemon Basil Walnut Pesto
Photo by Jake Popescu
Summer is all about light pasta. And who knew that pesto was so easy to make?
2. DIY Amy’s Kitchen Mexican Bowl
Photo by Paige Annelayne
It’s always great when you can figure out how to make your favorite frozen meals from scratch.
3. Cuban-Style Turkey Avocado Panini
Photo by Hannah Cooper
Why would you go to a sandwich shop when you can have a fresh panini in under 10 minutes?
4. DIY Trader Joe’s Chili Lime Chicken Burgers
Photo by Abigail Wilkins
What’s summer without grilling up a few burgers? These healthier chicken burgers only take 20 minutes.
5. Chipotle Burrito Bowl in a Mason Jar
Photo by Grant Sorbo
You can eat this mason jar meal on the go while you adventure with your friends.
6. Zucchini-Corn Salad
Photo by Jackie Kuczynski
This salad only takes about 10 to 15 minutes so you’ll have plenty of time to relax outside.
7. Black Bean and Mango Chopped Salad
Photo by Rose Gerber
Mangos and avocados are popular in the summer and rightfully so. You’ll enjoy the combination of the two in this salad.
8. Buddha Bowl
Photo by Lauren Arendt
Yes because more avocado.
9. Kale and Watermelon Salad
Photo by Emily Nadler
This whole recipe will only take you 5 minutes.
10. Chicken Parm Pizza
Photo by Jennifer Nigro
Chicken parmesan belongs on a pizza. Why didn’t anybody discover this earlier?
11. Gazpacho
Photo by Sarah Strohl
You don’t have to say goodbye to soup just because it’s hot outside.
12. Poke Bowl
Photo by Angela Pizzimenti
This poke bowl will be a billion times faster and easier to make than sushi.
13. Butter Lettuce Tacos
Photo by Kristine Mahan
Swapping out tortillas with lettuce will make your tacos healthier but just as good.
14. Caprese-Inspired Wrap
Photo by Ana Dukakis
This easy dinner has all of the summer feels.
15. Tomato, Onion and Basil One-Pan Pasta
Photo by Abigail Wang
One-pan pasta dishes are a gift from heaven. They are honestly so easy.
16. Dishwasher Salmon and Veggies
Photo by Andrea Baysa
Ok so this recipe is not as quick as the others but you can get so much done while your food is cooking, like washing all of your dishes.
17. Persian-Inspired Citrus and Mint Barley Salad
Photo by Ellen Gibbs
This recipe is refreshing, which is just what everyone needs during the summer.
18. Chicken and Waffle Sliders
Photo by Katie Elliott
Chicken and waffles are one of the best foods ever invented. Endless thank yous to whoever decided to make them into sandwiches.
19. Chicken Salad
Photo by Ashleigh De Simone
Chicken salad is a classic and you can eat it cold which is perfect for summer.
20. Sweet Potato, Kale and Chickpea Bowl
Photo by Megan Prendergast
This protein-packed recipe will have you energized for all of those summertime hiking trips.
21. Black Bean and Butternut Squash Tacos
Photo by Katherine Baker
Tacos forever.
No one has time to spend their whole day in the kitchen when they could be outside hanging with friends or relaxing on a beach. These fast but awesome summer recipes will definitely make your summer ten times better.