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Delicious Vegan Food for the Hot Summer Months

Whether you’re vegan by choice or because of dietary restrictions, summer can be a challenging time of year to stick to your vegan diet. The heat can sap your energy and leave you feeling sluggish and without much desire to cook. But with a little planning and creativity, it’s possible to enjoy delicious vegan food in the summer months. With a focus on fresh, seasonal ingredients, vegan food can be light and refreshing, easy to prepare, and an absolute delight to eat. From cold soups and salads to grilled vegetables and quick snacks, you can create a delicious vegan menu to satisfy your cravings and keep you feeling energized and refreshed. So, get ready to enjoy some delicious vegan food this summer!

What Vegan Dishes are Best for Summer?

Summer is the perfect time to enjoy fresh, seasonal fruits and vegetables. There are so many delicious options available that can help make your meals light, flavorful, and enjoyable. Some of the best vegan ingredients to take advantage of during the summer months include tomatoes, cucumbers, eggplant, peppers, corn, watermelon, peaches, and cherries. All of these ingredients are full of flavor and can be used in a variety of recipes. Tomatoes are great for making cold soups or salads; cucumbers pair well with hummus for a quick snack; eggplant can be grilled or roasted for an easy side dish; peppers can be added to sandwiches or tacos; corn makes for a delicious addition to pasta dishes; watermelon adds sweetness and juiciness to salads; peaches are great for baking into desserts; and cherries make a wonderful topping on ice cream. With all these options available during the summer months, you’ll never be bored with your vegan diet!

Easy Vegan Snacks to Beat the Heat

The key to eating vegan in the summer months is to focus on light, fresh ingredients that are easy to prepare. When it comes to snacks, there are so many options available that don’t require much effort. Have some hummus and sliced vegetables with a few crackers as a quick afternoon snack. Try blending frozen bananas for a sweet and creamy smoothie. Or whip up some guacamole and serve it with tortilla chips or pita bread. For a more substantial snack, you can make vegan tacos filled with grilled vegetables, black beans, and your favorite salsa. And of course, no summer menu would be complete without fresh fruit! Whether you go for watermelon slices, blueberries, apples, or any other favorite fruit of yours – it will make the perfect addition to your summer vegan menu!

Vegan Ideas for Summer
Fruity Cranberry Chutney

Fruity Cranberry Chutney requires approximately 1 hour and 10 minutes from start to finish. This recipe serves 15. Watching your figure? This gluten free, dairy free, lacto ovo vegetarian, and vegan recipe has 338 calories, 1g of protein, and 0g of fat per serving. For 72 cents per serving, this recipe covers 4% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Only a few people really liked this condiment. 1 person were impressed by this recipe. A mixture of golden raisins, cranberries, ground allspice, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so delicious. It is brought to you by Taste of Home. With a spoonacular score of 32%, this dish is rather bad. Try Fruity Curried Chicken Salad, Fruity Yogurt Parfait, and Gluten-Free Fruity Crumble for similar recipes.

Apple Juice Vinaigrette

Apple Juice Vinaigrette might be just the beverage you are searching for. This recipe makes 1 servings with 121 calories, 1g of protein, and 4g of fat each. For $1.81 per serving, this recipe covers 4% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. 1 person found this recipe to be flavorful and satisfying. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, dairy free, lacto ovo vegetarian, and vegan diet. It is brought to you by Taste of Home. If you have salt, water, spring mix salad greens, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 15 minutes. With a spoonacular score of 38%, this dish is not so amazing. Similar recipes include Celery & Ginger Juice, Cranberry and Orange Juice Spareribs, and Detox Orange Carrot Juice.

Fruited Poppy Seed Coleslaw

Fruited Poppy Seed Coleslaw might be just the side dish you are searching for. One serving contains 283 calories, 4g of protein, and 19g of fat. This recipe serves 2. For 47 cents per serving, this recipe covers 7% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. 1 person has made this recipe and would make it again. It is perfect for The Fourth Of July. A mixture of red wine vinegar, poppy seeds, cabbage, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so scrumptious. It is brought to you by Taste of Home. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, dairy free, lacto ovo vegetarian, and vegan diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 20 minutes. All things considered, we decided this recipe deserves a spoonacular score of 32%. This score is rather bad. Users who liked this recipe also liked Blueberry Chia-Poppy Seed Loaf - Gluten and Dairy Free, Grapefruit Poppy Seed Bread, and Layered Poppy Seed Pastries.

Butternut Squash and Pork Lasagna

Butternut Squash and Pork Lasagna might be just the main course you are searching for. For $4.56 per serving, this recipe covers 57% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 10. One portion of this dish contains roughly 43g of protein, 49g of fat, and a total of 798 calories. 53 people have made this recipe and would make it again. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 3 hours and 35 minutes. It is brought to you by Foodnetwork. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and primal diet. A couple people really liked this Mediterranean dish. A mixture of wine, bay leaves, parmesan, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so tasty. Overall, this recipe earns a spectacular spoonacular score of 98%. Users who liked this recipe also liked Butternut Squash and Zucchini Lasagna-Gluten free, Vegan, Baked Butternut Squash and Parsnips, and Butternut Squash and Apple Soup.

Cranberry-Avocado Tossed Salad

Cranberry-Avocado Tossed Salad takes around 30 minutes from beginning to end. This hor d'oeuvre has 190 calories, 3g of protein, and 10g of fat per serving. This gluten free, dairy free, lacto ovo vegetarian, and vegan recipe serves 10 and costs 85 cents per serving. 1 person were impressed by this recipe. If you have ground mustard, baby spinach, sunflower kernels, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. It is brought to you by Taste of Home. All things considered, we decided this recipe deserves a spoonacular score of 52%. This score is good. Penne and zucchini tossed with a spicy Shiraz sauce, Avocado Sweet Lassi - How to make Avocado Lassi - Indian Avocado, and German Lemon Cake With Cranberry Aka Cranberry Zitronenkuchen are very similar to this recipe.

Pea Pod Carrot Medley

You can never have too many side dish recipes, so give Pea Pod Carrot Medley a try. This recipe makes 2 servings with 93 calories, 4g of protein, and 0g of fat each. For $1.15 per serving, this recipe covers 17% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. 1 person were impressed by this recipe. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 20 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, dairy free, lacto ovo vegetarian, and vegan diet. It is brought to you by Taste of Home. If you have orange juice, cornstarch, orange peel, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. With a spoonacular score of 84%, this dish is awesome. Roasted Radish and Carrot Medley, Green Tea Fruit Medley Smoothie, and Mashed Potato and Pea Perogies are very similar to this recipe.

BUSH'S® Best Black Bean Salsa

If you want to add more gluten free, dairy free, lacto ovo vegetarian, and vegan recipes to your repertoire, BUSH'S® Best Black Bean Salsa might be a recipe you should try. This recipe serves 4. For $1.1 per serving, this recipe covers 18% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One portion of this dish contains roughly 13g of protein, 14g of fat, and a total of 366 calories. This recipe is liked by 1 foodies and cooks. It works well as a hor d'oeuvre. If you have onion, canned tomatoes, shoepeg corn, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 10 minutes. It is a reasonably priced recipe for fans of Mexican food. It is brought to you by Allrecipes. All things considered, we decided this recipe deserves a spoonacular score of 62%. This score is pretty good. Users who liked this recipe also liked Barbecued Baby Back Pork Ribs and Bush's Grillin' Beans, Kangaroo Striploin Tartlet With Sweet Potato and Bush Tomato Jus, and Black Bean and Veggie Burgers with Corn Salsa.

Rich Chocolate Cake Bars

Rich Chocolate Cake Bars takes about 35 minutes from beginning to end. For 16 cents per serving, this recipe covers 2% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe makes 36 servings with 119 calories, 2g of protein, and 4g of fat each. It works well as a very reasonably priced dessert. This recipe from Taste of Home requires baking powder, milk, chocolate syrup, and semisweet chocolate chips. Not a lot of people made this recipe, and 1 would say it hit the spot. With a spoonacular score of 0%, this dish is very bad (but still fixable). Users who liked this recipe also liked Iron - Rich Gluten Free Vegan Muffins, Nutrient rich green peas cookies, and Rich Jelly Scones.

Meatless Lentil Soup

Meatless Lentil Soup is a gluten free, dairy free, lacto ovo vegetarian, and vegan recipe with 8 servings. For 39 cents per serving, this recipe covers 24% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One portion of this dish contains approximately 17g of protein, 1g of fat, and a total of 273 calories. This recipe from Taste of Home has 1 fans. It works best as a main course, and is done in approximately 50 minutes. Head to the store and pick up salt, carrots, celery, and a few other things to make it today. It can be enjoyed any time, but it is especially good for Winter. Taking all factors into account, this recipe earns a spoonacular score of 93%, which is spectacular. If you like this recipe, take a look at these similar recipes: Meatless Eggs Benedict, Lemony Lentil Soup, and Indian Spiced Red Lentil Soup.

California Roll

California Roll takes about 2 hours and 5 minutes from beginning to end. This recipe serves 8 and costs $1.18 per serving. This hor d'oeuvre has 284 calories, 7g of protein, and 7g of fat per serving. A few people made this recipe, and 28 would say it hit the spot. A mixture of kosher salt, crabsticks, rice vinegar, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so flavorful. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, dairy free, lacto ovo vegetarian, and vegan diet. It is brought to you by Foodnetwork. All things considered, we decided this recipe deserves a spoonacular score of 0%. This score is improvable. If you like this recipe, take a look at these similar recipes: California Tri-Tip, Santa Maria Style, California Wild Rice & Beef Cabbage Wrap With Crunchy Ricotta Cheese, and Delightful Filled Pumpkin Roll.

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