Summer is the best time to go vegan — and I’m not just talking about lounging by the pool. If there’s any season to eat meat, it’s summer. The best vegetarian recipes for summer based on manufacturing so affluent, rich, and oh so delicious. Juicy pieces of fruit and smoked grilled vegetables Takes the tastiest crops to a whole new level. And, yes, they even pair well with a day of swimming.
Of course, eating rainbow is not only delicious. This is also the simplest way to know you are nourishing your body. While I’m happy to dive into foods won’t raise my blood sugar or will keep mine happy gut, it’s nice to know that as long as my disc is full of color, I can do just fine. After all, summer is all about that laid-back vibe. Get me a meal full of ripe vegetables combined with a long walk in the sunset and it’s good.
Up front, we’ve got 12 summer vegetarian recipes that give the season splash it deserves. Warm-weather deliciousness awaits.
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Summer vegetarian recipes for breakfast
Tropical pineapple-ginger smoothie
Why we love it: Even picky eaters approve of this 5-minute breakfast smoothie. Packed with pineapple, banana, strawberry, ginger, and avocado, you’re in for a crowd-pleasing smoothie that’s grain-free, dairy-free, vegan, and full of fiber. Make your prep easy and efficient by packing all the ingredients in separate bags for an energizing, filling breakfast.
Hero composition: Ginger adds a much needed dose of zing, but we also have to credit the orange juice in this dish! Skip the milk – it should be juice.
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Simple vegetarian quiche
Why we love it: A quiche is perfect summer vegetable truck. And with so many variations available, you can’t go wrong as long as the veggies are in season. We even outlined how to work with three different types of pie crust. Make this quiche right for you — not the other way around.
Hero composition: It’s all about the vegetables. Collect your favorites and don’t forget to top the finished product with lightly decorated greens for the main accent.
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The perfect vegetarian summer lunch
Vegan Chorizo Tacos
Why we love it: This recipe from the Austin hotspot Well brings nothing but joy to the table. In place of soybeans, chickpeas and lentils provide protein, fiber and other essential nutrients for a balanced meal. From tapioca cakes to earth-shattering chorizo, these breakfast tacos are all worth a try.
Hero composition: It’s the infamous chorizo oil. Made with fresh garlic, cumin seeds, paprika, turmeric, jalapeno and olive oil, this oil comes in a liquid golden form.
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Chickpea Salad Sandwiches
Why we love it: Really, any summer vegetarian recipe is passable Lunch. But sometimes, you just want a classic sandwich. This chickpea salad is a great source of protein – the perfect addition to your Sunday dinner so you don’t have to worry about Monday morning. Tip: Rehydrate cranberries for a delicious and filling tart.
Hero ingredients: The lemon that made this chickpea salad famous.
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Vegetarian summer party
White beans & Raddichio
Why we love it: This beet and white bean salad is a simple appetizer or practical side dish made for summer dinner parties. Olivia MuniakSummer experiences will receive our approval. From the taste to the color, this is absolutely WOWS.
Hero Ingredients: Raddichio is the star of the show — but that salty, freshly shaved parm gets paid second.
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Bruschetta With Slow Baked Tomatoes and Ricotta
Why we love it: You must roast the tomatoes slowly for optimal flavor. With just five minutes of practice, an hour in the oven, this dish comes to life. Paired with high-quality bread and ricotta, this is one of the most flavorful combos ever. Start all your summer parties this way!
Hero composition: Apparently, it’s tomatoes. You can also put them on a pizza or in fresh cream coloring.
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Crispy French fries with salt and vinegar
Why we love it: These crispy potatoes cracked the code — they don’t need an oven! Pan-roasting in a cast-iron skillet gives you a perfect crunchy treat that will leave you slicing from piece to piece. The secret to keeping them crispy? Be patient and don’t crowd the pan.
Hero Ingredients: Vinegar will take these potatoes to the next level. It will have a strong smell when you put it in the pan but the final flavor is absolutely subtle.
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Great vegan summer recipes for dinner
Falafel fries burger
Why we love it: Every summer, the focus on grilling calls for a thick veggie burger and this is it. How do you keep them from falling apart? Pre-cook vegetables to reduce water, giving your burgers a firmer texture. Keep the shape short and plump, then chill for an hour or overnight. Boom – the perfect cake.
Hero composition: If you can just grind spices, do it. Coriander and cumin seeds straight from the mortar and pestle bring flavor to life.
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Paneer Tikka Kebabs
Why we love it: Paneer is a non-melty cheese with a chewy texture and mild flavor. Here, it’s seasoned in yogurt and tons of spices to create a veggie barbecue that’ll leave you in awe. Give yourself enough time to marinate overnight (and, again, grind those spices fresh) for an easy and delicious meal!
Hero Ingredients: The sauce is the key element in this dish. And don’t forget to hit them with a lime right after baking.
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Pesto Pasta Primavera
Why we love it: This is one of the “once a week” meals and is Camille’s main meal. A great one-pot pasta recipe, quick and easy, delicious and filled with fresh summer vegetables. Take whatever veggies you have in your fridge and eat them all!
Hero Ingredients: It’s all about summer products in this one. You really can’t go wrong when pairing your favorite pesto with killer pasta. This formula is proof.
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Vegetarian dessert from fruit
Berries & Cream Layer Cake
Why we love it: This cake is the shortcut to summer treats — both in taste and in aesthetics. An easy berry and cream cake based on a store-bought cake mix and a few simple styling tricks. Perfect for a birthday celebration or simply a Wednesday in July.
Hero composition: Fill these sweet berries with a natural syrup that enhances the main flavor.
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Raspberry Tiramisu
Why we love it: Tiramisu comes to life with the vibrant addition of raspberries. This is an easy, no-cooking summer dessert perfect for an Italian dinner party. Just layer and chill (an ideal makeup look). No oven needed.
Hero Ingredients: Isn’t it obvious? Don’t skip the raspberries!
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