The last time I felt this way I’d eaten a Chipotle barbacoa burritto with extra sour cream for lunch, before eating meatloaf with gravy and mac and cheese that night for dinner. On my bike ride to work the following morning I was sweating fat while my heart pumped blood as viscous as 10W40. I needed relief; It was a food hangover.
The District’s current heatwave has spurred similar symptoms as eating anything fatty feels like an affront to my well being. With the mercury teasing triple digits a burger I ordered at the Hains Point Grill was a blanket. A recent order of chicken wings was eclipsed by its garnish of cool celery and at home my plans to make meatballs were thwarted by shoddy air conditioning and a desire for anything green.
Last night I finally gave in and made a simple sandwich of avocado and arugula dressed with lemon on a toasted and lightly buttered baguette. Acidic and filling while not feeling weighty the meal was a summer revelation for me. It only required 5 ingredients, minimally heated up my apartment and left me feeling healthful. Now I’m craving a summer of similar dishes requiring few ingredients and little preparation, that leave me feeling healthy instead of laden.
Here’s hoping the 5 or 6 readers who still come to my site can help me. Any ideas?
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