Delicious & Healthy Summer Recipes for Retirement Communities in Ohio

Healthy food doesn’t have to taste boring this season!

Summer weather brings new fresh fruits and vegetables and a taste for warm weather meals. All of our Ohio senior retirement communities provide specialized dining services, which are designed to best meet the nutritional (and taste!) needs of our residents. However, if you or your loved one would like to venture out on your own, we wanted to give you some ideas to try out! Take a look at these four summer recipe ideas! We’ve compiled a full day’s worth of meals with ideas for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and a side dish, so you’re bound to find something you like!

Spinach Scramble with Raspberries

We all want to start our days on the right foot, and prioritizing a well-balanced breakfast is a great way to make sure you have a productive day! Even though this spinach scramble recipe from Eating Well is simple, it’s packed with nutrients and delicious flavors. It is extremely easy to make for yourself or a loved one if you’re short on time in the morning. The main ingredients of this breakfast are:

• Eggs
• Baby spinach
• Whole grain toast
• Fresh raspberries

Vegetarian Avocado Wrap

This fresh avocado wrap from Eating Well makes a great vegetarian lunch idea for your loved one this season. The chipotle peppers offer a little kick, while the fresh vegetables keep this meal light and refreshing. Here’s what you’ll need for this portable, picnic-friendly recipe:

• Apple cider vinegar
• Oil
• Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
• Red cabbage
• Carrots
• Cilantro
• Canned white beans
• Avocado
• Cheddar cheese
• Red onion
• Salt
• Whole wheat tortillas

This wrap recipe is great to make in a hurry because there’s no cooking necessary! First, mix the apple cider vinegar, oil and salt in a large bowl until combined. Add in shredded carrots, chopped cilantro, and shredded cabbage to make a slaw. Then, mash the white beans and avocado in a separate bowl using a fork. To make the wraps, spread the mashed beans and avocado onto the tortilla, add some of the slaw mixture, and top with diced red onion and shredded cheddar cheese before wrapping up in foil.

Vegetable Chicken Pot Pie

Sometimes you just crave comfort food for dinner. You want something hearty, savory, and satisfying, and it doesn’t take long for chicken pot pie to come to mind! This recipe from Olive and Mango is the classic take on an old favorite, but with a few modifications to incorporate delicious out-of-the-box vegetables. Here are some of the amazing fruit, herbs, and vegetables you’ll find in it:

• Fresh lemons
• Thyme leaves
• Mushrooms
• Peas
• Asparagus
• Parsley
• Spinach

Mexican Corn Salad

If your loved one enjoys Mexican food and flavors, consider whipping up this corn salad. This side dish from Ahead of Thyme makes a perfect accompaniment to any of your favorite summer dishes. It is packed with fresh vegetables and herbs, while still tasting creamy and indulgent. This recipe does have more dairy content than the other recipes, so we advise being mindful of portion sizes. What you’ll need to make it is:

• Corn on the cob
• Cilantro
• Green onions
• Avocado
• Parmesan cheese
• Mayonnaise
• Sour cream
• Lime
• Garlic
• Paprika
• Salt and pepper

Our team at the Ohio Retirement Communities understands the importance of providing healthy and delicious food options for our residents. While you can rest assured that you or a loved one have all their culinary needs met while staying here, we hope these meal ideas help you out when you’re not with us.

For more information on our Ohio senior retirement living communities, contact our friendly team today!