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With the summer season in full swing,Ìýmany of us areÌýsoaking up the sun and enjoying vacations, outdoor festivals, and other seasonal events. As with any busy time of year, it's important to maintain healthy eating habits to fuel our bodies and help keep us energized. Echelon instructors RynÌý²¹²Ô»å MariÌýhave taste-tested and approved of these quick and easy summertime recipes that are equal parts healthy and fun.Ìý

GrilledÌý°ä¾±³Ù°ù³Ü²õÌýTilapiaÌý

• 1/2 cup fresh orangeÌýjuice
• 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
• 1 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground oregano
• 1/8 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp pepper
• 2 cloves of minced garlic
• chopped cilantroÌý
• 2-8 ozÌýtilapiaÌýfilletsÌý

1) Combine orange juice, lime juice, cumin, oregano, and garlic into a shallow pan to hold both fillets in a single layer.

2) Turn to coat both sides of the fish.

3) Cover and refrigerate for ten minutes, turning once halfway through.Ìý

4) Transfer to a plate, discard the remaining marinade, and season both sides of the fish with salt and pepper.Ìý

5) Fillets can beÌýgrilledÌýor pan fried in a skillet.

Mango Salsa

• 2 ripe mangos dicedÌý
• 1/2 chopped red onionÌý
• 1/4 cup packed fresh cilantro choppedÌý
• 1 jalapeño seeded and minced
• 1 large lime juicedÌý
• Salt to tasteÌý

1) Mix mango, onion, bell pepper, onion, cilantro and jalapeño.Ìý

2) Add lime juice.Ìý

3) Stir ingredients together, season with salt to taste.Ìý

4) Let salsa rest for ten minutes or longer.Ìý

Ryn and Mari suggestÌýchopping the cookedÌýtilapiaÌý²¹²Ô»å eating it with a corn tortilla topped with the mango salsa, fresh cilantro, and avocado slices.

Summer Salad

**Add all ingredients below to taste!

• QuinoaÌý

• Red onion

• Cilantro

• Tomato

• Shredded Carrots

• JalapeñoÌý

• AvocadoÌý

• Black Beans

• Lime

• Minced GarlicÌý

• Salt and Pepper

1) Cook about one cup of quinoa.

2) Chop your ingredients.

3) Put as much ofÌýevery ingredient into a bowl as you likeÌýyou would like. For me (Ryn) that means lots of avocado!

4) SqueezeÌýthe lime on top, and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Use garlic salt for added flavor.

5) Toss and enjoy!

Summer Sorbet Ingredients

• 16oz Frozen PineappleÌý

• 1/3 canÌýUnsweetened Coconut Milk

1) Blend frozen pineappleÌý²¹²Ô»å 1/3 of a can of coconut milk.

2) Freeze for 2-3 hours.Ìý

3) Once ready to serve, sprinkle with chili/lime seasoning. Tajin is also great!

GiveÌýthese recipes a try and tag us inÌýa photo of your take on theÌýmealÌýon Facebook or Instagram! For other easy summertime food ideas, explore these five quick and healthy snacks perfect for a summer on-the-go.