The Vegetarian Resource Group is publisher of Conveniently Vegan, by Debra Wasserman. In this book you will find 150 recipes using convenience foods along with fresh fruits and vegetables. Here are two summer-friendly recipes from this book:

CARROT/DATE/PEACH SALAD

(Serves 5)

Enjoy this delicious blend of ingredients.

6-7 carrots (1 pound), peeled and grated

4 medium ripe peaches, pitted and finely chopped

5 ounces pitted dates, finely chopped

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

1/2 cup peach or orange juice

Mix all the ingredients together in a large bowl. Refrigerate at least one hour before serving.

Total calories per serving: 158     Fat: <1 gram    Total Fat as % of Daily Value: <1% Protein: 2 grams    Iron: 1 mg    Carbohydrates: 40 grams    Calcium: 39 mg    Dietary fiber: 6 grams    Sodium: 33 mg

FRUIT PIZZA

(Serves 4)

Here’s a beautiful looking dessert that both children and adults will enjoy. You can also substitute several small pita breads for the large pita bread.

1 large 12-inch wide pita bread

1 cup unsweetened apple butter

1 kiwi, peeled and sliced

6 large strawberries, sliced

1 apple or pear — peeled, cored, and thinly sliced

1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

Spread apple butter over pita bread.  Arrange slices of fruit on top of apple butter.  Sprinkle with cinnamon.  Serve as is or heat in 350 degree oven for 15 minutes and serve warm.

Total calories per serving: 269    Fat: 1 gram    Total Fat as % of Daily Value: 2% Protein: 4 grams    Iron: 1 mg    Carbohydrates: 48 grams    Calcium: 48 mg    Dietary fiber: 2 grams    Sodium: 162 mg

In the USA only you can purchase this paperback book here: https://www.vrg.org/bookstore/index.php