Summer Recipes aren’t limited to barbecued burgers and hot dogs. In fact, you don’t have to eat meat – or any animal products at all, for that matter – to enjoy delicious foods that are perfect in the summer heat. In fact, you’ll probably feel so much better enjoying vegan food over your typical BBQ fare!
Whether veganism is your lifestyle or you are an omnivore wanting to cut back on how many animal products you consume, plant-based meals go a long way toward benefiting your health and the environment. Vegans are less likely to develop numerous health problems, including diabetes, cancer, and heart disease. Meat production is also one of the largest sources of environmental pollution – so cutting back or eliminating animal products is a very ‘green’ choice!
Here are 30 delicious, healthy, gluten-free vegan recipes to try this summer! And don’t forget to check out all our recipes which are mostly vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free!
- Guilt-Free Vegan Nutella
- Vegan Blueberry Banana Smoothie
- Raspberry Rhubarb Crisp
- BBQ Chickpea Chopped Salad with Avocado Ranch
- Beer ìMac & Cheeseî
- ìMeatballî Mix
- Thick-Cut Seasoned Oven Fries
- Lentil & Quinoa Chili
- Lemon Poppyseed Waffles
- Vegan Stuffed Mushrooms
- Easy, Smoky BBQ Kale Chips
- Gluten-Free Vegan Gingerbread
- Cauliflower ìMac & Cheeseî
- Pesto Potato Chickpea Salad
- Chocolate Chip Cookie Energy Bars
- Gluten-Free Vegan French Baguettes
- Leek & Ricotta Stuffed Shells
- Apple & Pistachio Crisp
- Quinoa Mushroom Pilaf
- Edamame Flatbread
- Apple & Oat Biscuits
- Gluten Free & Vegan Moussaka
- Spinach & Artichoke Pies
- Brocolli Tahini Salad with Almonds and Sesame
- Stuffed Indian Eggplant
- Homemade Potato Chips
- Tempura Artichoke Hearts
- Vegan Nutty Apple Tarts
- Jackfruit Carnitas
- Sunflower Seed Falafel
What are your favorite summer foods?
Maria Morais Sarmento says
Thank you for an amazing bunch of suggestions! That will inspire me during this summer!
Colleen says
Your welcome Maria! I know it sure helps me to have a list!
vmorgan456 says
I didn’t know that you could make gluten free nutella. You have some great recipes listed. Thanks for sharing at the #HomeMattersParty
Jenn Erin says
There are so many recipes here that I want to try! Yum!
Ricki says
So many yummy choices! Thanks so much for including my Easy, Smoky BBQ Kale Chips in the roundup. And happy summer! 🙂
Colleen says
Your welcome Ricki!