5 Plant-Based Summer Recipes
Here are 5 plant-based recipes for you to cook this summer. These recipes capture the brightness and freshness of summer in each bite.
1. Zucchini and Tomato Sauté
This Zucchini and Tomato Sauté captures summer’s brightness in each bite. I did not hesitate to use fresh local zucchini and tomatoes from my local farmer`s market for this recipe. This side dish pairs perfectly with a bowl of rice, millet, or quinoa.
2. Chickpea, Tomato, & Sweet Corn Tostada
This recipe contains two of my favorite foods, crispy crunchy corn tostadas, and protein-packed chickpeas. The crunch and richness of this dish is balanced with a light fresh tomato “salsa” on top and some sweet corn kernels. You have just found a plant-based summer recipe that is perfect for lunch or dinner.
3. Sweet Plantain and Vegetable Rice
Ripe plantains add-in a natural sweetness to this rice that draws on my upbringing in the Caribbean.
4. Garlic Red Bell Pepper Fried Rice
Feel free to load your favorite veggies into this fried rice recipe. This is the perfect way to use up those fresh summer veggies from your local farmer`s markets.
5. Pan-fried Chickpea Tofu
These crispy airy pan-fried chickpea tofu bites perfectly capture the golden beauty of summer. Don`t worry these are not only pleasing to the eyes but to the palette as well.
Let me know if you made any of these plant-based summer recipes a try by leaving a rating below in the comments. I sincerely appreciate all your feedback and comments.
Thank you for reading this post and have an amazing plant-based summer. What is your favorite summer vegetable? Let me know in the comments.