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33 Refreshing Summer Vegetarian Recipes

Summer’s here - make a quick and easy vegetarian meal that the family will love! Including the classics like dairy-free mac & cheese, potato salad, burgers, and more!

Summer vegan sugar-free popsicles.
by Aly Michell Dated: April 26, 2023 Last Modified: August 28, 2023 Leave a Comment
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  • Vegetables & Fruits in Season for the Summer
  • Summer Vegetarian Dinner Recipes
  • Summer Vegetarian Lunch Recipes
  • Summer Vegetarian Breakfast Recipes 
  • Summer Vegetarian Sweets, Treats & Desserts 
  • Summer Vegetarian Sides & Sauces 
  • Cold Vegetarian Dishes for Summer

Summer starts June 20th (Happy Summer Solstice) and it’s coming in hot!

I took out the guesswork and supplied a delicious list of vegetarian summer classics, along with a few other surprises to get your summer meals started. 

For no-cook recipes that’ll prevent the home from heating up, check out our no-cook cashew cream, date paste, and chocolate peanut butter smoothie!

Vegetables & Fruits in Season for the Summer

According to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)  

Apples

Apricots

Avocados

Bananas

Beets

Bell Peppers

Blackberries

Blueberries

Cantaloupe

Carrots

Celery

Cherries

Corn

Cucumbers

Eggplant

Garlic

Green Beans

Herbs

Honeydew Melon

Lemons

Lima Beans

Limes

Mangos

Okra

Peaches

Plums

Raspberries

Strawberries

Summer Squash

Tomatillos

Tomatoes

Watermelon

Zucchini

Summer Vegetarian Dinner Recipes

Mushroom Lentil Loaf

Let’s crank on the oven for an umami-blasted Mushroom Lentil Loaf made with plant-based ingredients! Made with juicy mushrooms, protein-packed lentils, spices, and topped with a sweet-and-savory glaze
Sliced mushroom lentil loaf with glaze and topped with parsley.

Vegan Butter Chicken (Murgh Makhani)

A creamy, savory, rich vegan "butter chicken" recipe made with tofu. This recipe is 100% meat-free and packed with insane flavor. Pair this dish with rice, naan, or roti.
Vegan butter chicken topped with cilantro and served with rice.

Vegan Creamy Chickpea Pasta with Spinach

Whip up a creamy, velvety chickpea pasta for your next weekday dinner! Made with linguine, pan-roasted chickpeas, garlic, and creamy coconut milk. This recipe is 100% dairy-free, vegan, and can be made gluten-free.
Linguine pasta with chickpeas, spinach, and coconut milk in a wok.

Vegan Black Bean Chili

Fill up your bowls with Vegan Black Bean Chili made with creamy black beans, spices, and homemade, crushed roasted tomatoes. Ready in 30 minutes and packed with plant-based protein and fiber!
Vegan black bean chili in gray bowl topped with pan-roasted corn and chopped cilantro.

Vegetarian Tofu Bean Chili

The BEST vegetarian tofu bean chili. This classic, comfort dish is made with tender tofu, creamy beans, rich tomato sauce, and a blend of pantry-friendly spices. 
Vegetarian tofu bean chili in a gray bowl topped with chopped cilantro

Vegan Roasted Tomato Basil Soup

Fire-blasted vegan Roasted Tomato Basil Soup made with plant-based, healthy ingredients! The perfect, cozy, homemade soup, perfect for a chilly night.
Vegan roasted tomato basil soup topped with chopped basil and a side of toasted bread.

Summer Vegetarian Lunch Recipes

Creamy Rigatoni With Sofrito Avocado Sauce

Quick and easy, creamy rigatoni pasta gently tossed in avocado and fragrant sofrito sauce. Made with a Puerto Rican twist, using adobo. A delicious dinner recipe that’s perfect for a busy weekday summer night.
Rigatoni pasta in a creamy avocado sauce in a gray bowl. Topped with chili flakes.

Black Bean Tofu Burger Recipe

Protein-packed, healthy plant-based burgers made with tofu, black beans, and mushrooms. A kid-friendly burger that's great for a weekday dinner meal. Gluten-free, vegan, and healthy.

Cannellini Bean Burgers (with Pantry-Friendly Ingredients)

Need a QUICK and EASY burger? These Cannellini Bean Burgers are made with pantry-friendly ingredients! No need to chop or shred! These burgers are also 100% vegan, gluten-free, eggless, and dairy-free.
Cannellini bean burger with sirarcha mayo sauce, spinach, and sliced onions.

10-Ingredient Dairy-Free Mac and Cheese

Grab your bowls - we’re making the ultimate comfort food: Dairy-Free Mac and Cheese! Made with just 10 ingredients and incredibly easy to make.
Bowl of vegan macaroni and cheese.

Plant-Based Cucumber Tea Sandwiches (for 2!)

This perfect-for-summer Plant-Based Tea Cucumber Sandwich recipe is made with fluffy, traditional, slices of white bread. Additionally, we have a layer of smooth and soft vegan butter painted on each slice of bread with lighly seasoned English cucumber slices.
Cucumber tea sandwiches cut into 4 triangles.

Healthy Zucchini Soup with Potatoes and Parsley

This low-calorie, low-carb Zucchini Soup is made with vibrant ingredients including zucchini, parsley, freshly-squeezed lemon juice, garlic, and onion. A healthy zucchini soup that’s 100% vegan, gluten-free, and refreshing.
Zucchini soup in a bowl topped with lemon slices and homemade croutons.

Summer Vegetarian Breakfast Recipes 

Peanut Butter Protein Baked Oats

Soft, moist, and packed with protein - this peanut butter protein baked oats recipe is a great way to start your morning. This recipe is gluten-free, vegan, dairy-free, egg-free, oil-free, and packed with protein & fiber!
Protein baked oats topped with vegan chocolate chips.

Breakfast Red Split Lentils

Creamy, red split breakfast lentils topped with chopped walnuts and creamy coconut milk. A great alternative to traditional porridge or oatmeal that whipped up in just minutes!
Sweetened, cooked red split lentils with a drizzle of coconut milk and crushed walnuts in a bowl.

Healthy Oat Bran Pancakes

If you're craving something sweet for breakfast, go for a stack of fluffy & soft Oat Bran Pancakes made with just 8 ingredients. 100% plant-based and easy to make!
Stack of gluten-free oat bran pancakes topped with vegan butter and syrup.

Buttery Oat Bran

Warm up your morning with a cozy bowl of oat bran topped with vegan butter, salt, and black pepper. It's the perfect morning comfort food.
Creamy oat bran topped black pepper and vegan butter

Extra Moist Blueberry Banana Bread

Nothing beats a classic, Extra-Moist Blueberry Banana Bread with juicy blueberries! This recipe is eggless, dairy-free, and oil/butter-free.
Blueberry banana bread with a bowl of frozen berries and vegan butter

Summer Vegetarian Sweets, Treats & Desserts 

3-Ingredient Plant-Based Applesauce

Things are beginning to be a bit cozy as the fall breeze settles in - so of course, a warm bowl of homemade 3-ingredient plant-based applesauce is always a great idea. This recipe is vegan, plant-based, healthy, and easy to make.
Homemade date-sweetened applesauce in a mason jar served with an apple slice and a spoon.

3-Ingredient Peach Mango Smoothie

Refresh your day with a peach mango smoothie! Refined sugar-free, plant-based, dairy-free, and made with flavor.
Peach mango smoothie in a glass cup with a yellow-stripped straw.

3-Ingredient Strawberry Mint Popsicles (Dairy-Free, Sugar-Free)

Homemade strawberry mint popsicles are the perfect summertime treat! We’re making these refined sugar-free, dairy-free, vegan & with only 3 Ingredients.
Sugar-free strawberry mint popsicles with a bowl of frozen strawberries

Vegan Chocolate Chia Seed Pudding

Get your chocolate fix with Vegan Chocolate Chia Seed Pudding made with soy milk, chia seeds, cocoa powder, and pitted dates. It’s a healthy breakfast treat, dessert, or snack, packed with fiber, protein, and healthy fats.
Chocolate chia seed pudding with slices almonds, chocolate chips, and raspberries

3-Ingredient Mango Coconut Milk Popsicles (Dairy-Free, Sugar-Free)

Creamy mango and coconut milk popsicles are everything you need this summer! Refined sugar-free, gluten-free, 100% vegan, and made with just THREE ingredients.
Mango coconut popsicle with frozen mangoes.

Summer Vegetarian Sides & Sauces 

Vegan Spaghetti Sauce With Real Tomatoes

Vegan Spaghetti Sauce with Real Tomatoes is my favorite way to serve a quick and easy spaghetti dinner meal. We’re using Roma tomatoes along with pantry-friendly spices and ingredients - making this an affordable, plant-based dish.

Zucchini Stuffing Casserole

Zucchini Stuffing Casserole is the perfect Thanksgiving side dish! It’s made with zucchini, seasoned vegetables, stock, and herbs. This recipe is 100% VEGAN and easy to make.
Zucchini stuffing casserole with carrots, corn, and stale bread in a casserole dish.

Nut-Free Vegan Basil Pesto

Easy, nut-free, garlicky, vegan basil pesto done in just 5 minutes. The perfect sauce to dress up your pasta, sandwiches, veggie wraps, or soups.
Two 4-ounce canning jars with vegan pesto

Air Fryer Roasted Roma Tomatoes

Easy, 20-minutes Air Fryer Roasted Roma Tomatoes! With a hint of sweetness, smokiness, and packed-full of good-for-you nutrients, these roasted tomatoes make for a great addition to stews, soups, pastas, and rice recipes.
Roma tomatoes roasted on an air fryer rack

Mashed Carrots With Cinnamon

Creamy, plant-based mashed carrots spiced with cinnamon, nutmeg, and sweetened with brown sugar. The perfect, wholesome side dish for the fall season, holidays, or just to flavor-up a dinner meal.
Mashed carrots topped with a scoop of butter and parsley

Apple Cider Vinegar Salad Dressing

Enjoy a homemade, creamy apple cider vinegar salad dressing made with just 6 ingredients! Naturally vegetarian, delicious, and easy to make.
Cucumber tomato onion salad dressing in a mason jar.

Homemade Puerto Rican Sofrito Recipe

Homemade Puerto Rican sofrito recipe to use in a variety of Puerto Rican dishes including soups, stews, rice, and beans.
Homemade Puerto Rican sofrito in a mason jar.

Cold Vegetarian Dishes for Summer

Vegan Creamy Red Potato Salad

Plant-Based Creamy Red Potato Salad is the perfect summertime recipe for your next BBQ, cookout, potluck, or your day out in the park. This recipe is gluten-free, eggless, and dairy-free!
Creamy potato salad with cashew sauce, onion, and bell pepper in a bowl.

Creamy Chickpea Salad Sandwich (No Mayo!)

If you’re looking for a healthy lunch recipe, a Creamy Chickpea Salad Sandwich is exactly what you need to add to the menu! This recipe is vegan, packed with plant-based protein, and mayo-free.
Chickpea salad sandwich on a seeded bread

Creamy Vegan Macaroni Salad

Let’s get summer going with the best creamy vegan macaroni salad! It’s the pasta salad side dish for summer parties, picnics, potlucks, and BBQs!
Vegan macaroni pasta salad with bell pepper, onion, and carrots. In a serving bowl.

Refreshing Cucumber Tomato Onion Salad with Homemade Vinaigrette

Summer’s finally here. Turn off the oven and grab a bowl of Refreshing Cucumber Tomato Onion salad - made with light and juicy ingredients! Best served chilled with a homemade apple vinaigrette.
Cucumber tomato onion salad with a pour of homemade apple cide vinaigrette.

Did you try out any recipes from this Vegetarian Summer Recipes list?

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