20 Plant-Based Summer Recipes

Summer is officially here, and it is time for fresh, vibrant meals packed with bright flavors and homegrown vegetables. These plant-based summer recipes are perfect for capturing the colors and flavors of summertime in a meal, from a golden Roasted Garlic Chickpea Hummus, a refreshing Mint Melody Iced Tea, and crispy Fried Sweet Plantains. On this list are simple side-dishes to compliment your meal, filling mains, cooling drinks, and sweet desserts to satisfy your sweet tooth.

Side Dishes

roasted garlic chickpea hummus

These summer side dishes are perfect for complimenting your mains. From a creamy roasted garlic hummus, hearty slow-cooked collard greens, and a refreshing raw cabbage slaw – there is side here for everyone.

1. Fried Sweet Plantains

2. Roasted Garlic Hummus

3. Tomato and Zucchini Sauté

4. Raw Cabbage Slaw

5. Slow Cooked Collard Greens

6. Tostones

7. Coconut Oil Green Beans with Garlic

8. Pan-Fried Chinese Eggplant

9. Pan-Fried Chickpea Tofu (Burmese Tofu)

Mains

The main is the star of the show is the mains. These are hearty, filling, and packed with flavor – from a bright Avocado Pasta, a simple Chickpea Mason Jar Salad that is great for meal prep, to a Sweet Plantain Vegetable Rice.

1. Rosemary Garlic Smashed Potatoes

2. Avocado Pasta with Tahini and Green Onions

3. Chickpea Mason Jar Salad

4. Zucchini Noodles in a Avocado Sauce

5. Sweet Plantain Vegetable Rice

6. Chickpea, Tomato, and Sweet Corn Tostadas

Drinks

papaya lemon juice

A cool drink is never a bad idea on a hot summer day. Make a gallon of these drinks to stay ahead of these hot days. My top recommendations are the Beets and Juice, and the Mint Melody Iced Tea.

1. Mint Melody Iced Tea

2. Beets and Ginger Juice

3. Papaya Lemon Juice

Desserts

slice of Jamaican inspired cornmeal pudding

These desserts are simple capture the taste of summer in each bite.

1. Cornmeal Pudding

2. Maple Tahini Energy Balls

3. Dehydrated Apples

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