When it’s the dog days of summer, sometimes it’s just too hot to turn on the stove.  Luckily, One Planet Life has a list of no-stove-required recipes to keep you cool and hydrated! 

Check out these recipes and more in OPL’s curated recipe collection. Which one will you try this week?

Garden Fresh Tomato Juice

Garden Fresh Tomato Juice

Move over V8! We love this easy-to-make fresh tomato juice better than bottled vegetable juices. It is delicious and nutrient-rich.

No-bake Energy Bars Recipe

No-Bake Energy Bars

These no-bake energy bars are so delicious and easy to make. They are a great mid-day pick-me-up, and make an excellent trail snack for the whole family.

Balsamic Feta Watermelon Wedges

Balsamic Feta Watermelon Wedges

These no-bake energy bars are so delicious and easy to make. They are a great mid-day pick-me-up, and make an excellent trail snack for the whole family.

No-bake Energy Bars Recipe

Hearts of Palm Ceviche

This lovely dish embodies summer, with craveable cool citrus flavors. This vegetarian dish has the texture of traditional ceviche without the fish!  It only takes 10 minutes to make, and is truly delicious.

Raw Vegetable Soup

Chilled Raw Vegetable Soup

While this chilled raw vegetable soup may seem odd, we promise it’s a delicious and refreshing summer meal!  Make good use of your garden or farmers’ market bounty without even turning on your stove.

Cold Peanut Noodles

Vegetarian Cold Peanut (or Sesame) Noodles

Okay, so technically this cold noodle dish isn’t entirely no-stove-required, since you need to prepare the noodles.  But if you have leftover spaghetti or soakable Asian rice noodles, it can be!  The shredded cucumbers really make this dish stand out.  Cool, refreshing, and crunchy – this meal is a tasty and satisfying summer option.

Chilled Strawberry Soup

Chilled Strawberry Soup with Cocoa Nibs and Yogurt

This recipe for cold strawberry dessert soup is delectable, especially when strawberries are fresh on a hot summer’s day. Give it a try!

Mango Ice Cream

Easy Mango Ice Cream

This recipe for cold strawberry dessert soup is delectable, especially when strawberries are fresh on a hot summer’s day. Give it a try!

Enjoy a summer supper that is light, flavorful, and kind to the planet.

Turn down the temperature on your carbon footprint and your kitchen with these delicious no-stove-required recipes.  If you’re looking for more inspiration, check out some of OPL’s recommended cookbooks for sustainable living.

How to Cook Everything Vegetarian Veggie-Forward Feast
Good Clean Food Veggie-Forward Feast
Modern Cook's Year Veggie-Forward Feast
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