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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
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 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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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!
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!
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.
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.
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.
3-Ingredient Peach Mango Smoothie
Refresh your day with a peach mango smoothie! Refined sugar-free, plant-based, dairy-free, and made with flavor.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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!
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.
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