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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, basil pesto, date paste, and chocolate peanut butter smoothie!

Black Bean Rice Burgers

If you're into veggie burgers that are mush-free, non-crumbly, and delicious – this is going to be your next favorite! The best part? They are oil-free, gluten-free, and packed with flavor!

Oil-free, baked black bean rice veggie burger with avocado

Smoky Vegan Mac and Cheese

Get your spoons ready and dig into this smoky vegan mac and cheese. It's a healthy, oil-free alternative that's kid-friendly and out-of-this world good!

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.

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 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.

4-Ingredient Chocolate Chia Seed Pudding (Gluten-Free & Vegan)

Get your chocolate fix with 4-Ingredient 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

Plant-Based Chickpea Salad Sandwich

Hearty, creamy, dairy-free chickpea salad sandwich made with real ingredients. The perfect summertime recipe that satisfies even the biggest appetite.

Chickpea salad sandwich on a seeded bread

Oil-Free Vegan Fried Rice

A delicious, oil-free healthy vegan fried rice recipe loaded with your favorite veggies along with tofu scramble!

Oil-free "fried" rice with veggies served on a platter

Vegan Palak “Paneer” With Tofu

Flavor-packed vegan palak "paneer" made with tofu, spinach, and Indian spices. A healthy dish that is best served with naan, roti, or a side of rice.

Vegan palak paneer in a large white bowl with a side of sliced onions and white rice.

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.

One-Pot Pasta With Roasted Tomatoes and Mushrooms

Make dinner easy with a 30-minute, One-Pot Pasta with Roasted Tomatoes and Mushrooms. Made with just a handful of ingredients, this is the perfect weeknight meal for the budget-friendly family.

One-pot rigatoni pasta in a bowl with mushrooms, spinach, red chili flakes.

Need to cool off? Try out these recipes:

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