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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
Sunflower-Cherry Granola Bars

Need a gluten free, dairy free, lacto ovo vegetarian, and vegan breakfast? Sunflower-Cherry Granola Bars could be a super recipe to try. This recipe serves 30. One serving contains 213 calories, 5g of protein, and 10g of fat. For 35 cents per serving, this recipe covers 7% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Head to the store and pick up almonds, sunflower kernels, cherries, and a few other things to make it today. It is brought to you by Taste of Home. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 30 minutes. This recipe is liked by 1 foodies and cooks. Taking all factors into account, this recipe earns a spoonacular score of 41%, which is pretty good. Similar recipes include Sunflower Cherry Oatmeal Bars, Sunflower Seed Butter Granola Bars with Chocolate Drizzle (no-bake, vegan, gluten-free), and Cherry Almond Granola Bars.

Mixed Nut Bars

You can never have too many hor d'oeuvre recipes, so give Mixed Nut Bars a try. This recipe serves 42. One serving contains 122 calories, 2g of protein, and 6g of fat. For 20 cents per serving, this recipe covers 2% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Not a lot of people made this recipe, and 1 would say it hit the spot. If you have brown sugar, flour, salt, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 30 minutes. It is brought to you by Taste of Home. All things considered, we decided this recipe deserves a spoonacular score of 10%. This score is improvable. Users who liked this recipe also liked Salted Chocolate Mixed Nut Bars (Gluten Free, Paleo + Vegan), Mixed Nut Tart, and Mixed Nut Brittle.

Crunchy Breakfast Cereal

Crunchy Breakfast Cereal could be just the dairy free, lacto ovo vegetarian, and vegan recipe you've been looking for. This recipe makes 21 servings with 379 calories, 8g of protein, and 15g of fat each. For 71 cents per serving, this recipe covers 17% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. 1 person were glad they tried this recipe. Head to the store and pick up flour, wheat germ, coconut, and a few other things to make it today. It works best as a breakfast, and is done in approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes. It is brought to you by Taste of Home. Overall, this recipe earns a solid spoonacular score of 56%. Try Crunchy Cereal Trail Mix, Crunchy Cereal Chicken Fingers, and Sweet and Crunchy Cereal Squares for similar recipes.

Asian Style Spicy Baked Beans

If you want to add more gluten free, dairy free, lacto ovo vegetarian, and vegan recipes to your recipe box, Asian Style Spicy Baked Beans might be a recipe you should try. One portion of this dish contains about 11g of protein, 8g of fat, and a total of 282 calories. For $1.03 per serving, you get a side dish that serves 2. If you have ground coriander, ground cumin, onion, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. 1 person has tried and liked this recipe. It is a rather inexpensive recipe for fans of Asian food. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 20 minutes. It is brought to you by Allrecipes. All things considered, we decided this recipe deserves a spoonacular score of 48%. This score is solid. Similar recipes are Asian Style Meatballs, Carrot Cucumber Salad (Asian Style), and Crock-Pot: Asian-Style Country Ribs with Black Bean Garlic Sauce.

Blushing Sangria

Blushing Sangrian is a gluten free, dairy free, lacto ovo vegetarian, and vegan recipe with 4 servings. For $6.56 per serving, this recipe covers 4% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One serving contains 458 calories, 1g of protein, and 0g of fat. Only a few people made this recipe, and 2 would say it hit the spot. This recipe from Foodnetwork requires brandy, wine, grapes, and orange. It works well as an expensive beverage. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 1 hour and 10 minutes. With a spoonacular score of 28%, this dish is rather bad. If you like this recipe, take a look at these similar recipes: Blushing Pink Bowtie Salad, Autumn Sangria, and Roja Sangria.

Sparkling Juice Bar (Blueberry-Peach, Apple-Cranberry and Orange-Pineapple)

If you have roughly 10 minutes to spend in the kitchen, Sparkling Juice Bar (Blueberry-Peach, Apple-Cranberry and Orange-Pineapple) might be a great gluten free, dairy free, lacto ovo vegetarian, and vegan recipe to try. This recipe makes 8 servings with 336 calories, 2g of protein, and 1g of fat each. For $1.98 per serving, this recipe covers 13% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe is liked by 1 foodies and cooks. If you have peach nectar, blueberry juice, orange juice, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. It works well as a beverage. It is brought to you by Foodnetwork. Overall, this recipe earns a solid spoonacular score of 53%. Cranberry Sauce With Orange, Tangerine and Pineapple Juice, Heart Healthy and Cleansing Juice: Beet Carrot Apple Lime Orange Ginger Juice, and Heart Healthy and Cleansing Juice: Beet Carrot Apple Lime Orange Ginger Juice are very similar to this recipe.

Byrdhouse Marinated Tomatoes and Mushrooms

Byrdhouse Marinated Tomatoes and Mushrooms might be just the side dish you are searching for. This recipe makes 8 servings with 106 calories, 1g of protein, and 9g of fat each. For 72 cents per serving, this recipe covers 5% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. A mixture of sugar, ground pepper, green onions, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so yummy. 54 people were impressed by this recipe. 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 3 hours and 25 minutes. It is brought to you by Allrecipes. Overall, this recipe earns a not so tremendous spoonacular score of 35%. If you like this recipe, you might also like recipes such as Byrdhouse Easy Ginger Beef Sandwiches, Marinated Mushrooms, and Marinated Mushrooms.

Hearty Navy Bean Soup

If you want to add more gluten free, dairy free, and ketogenic recipes to your recipe box, Hearty Navy Bean Soup might be a recipe you should try. One portion of this dish contains roughly 189g of protein, 135g of fat, and a total of 2190 calories. This recipe serves 10 and costs $3.28 per serving. This recipe from Taste of Home has 80 fans. It works well as a main course. Autumn will be even more special with this recipe. A mixture of salt and pepper, chicken broth, parsley, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so yummy. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 2 hours and 15 minutes. Overall, this recipe earns an awesome spoonacular score of 99%. Try Hearty Navy Bean Soup, Hearty Vegan Navy Bean Soup, and Navy Bean Soup for similar recipes.

Easy Olive Oil, Tomato, and Basil Pasta

Easy Olive Oil, Tomato, and Basil Pastan is a dairy free, lacto ovo vegetarian, and vegan recipe with 8 servings. This hor d'oeuvre has 239 calories, 8g of protein, and 4g of fat per serving. For 48 cents per serving, this recipe covers 8% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe from Allrecipes requires roma tomatoes, basil leaves, basil leaves, and olive oil. 80 people found this recipe to be scrumptious and satisfying. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 25 minutes. All things considered, we decided this recipe deserves a spoonacular score of 81%. This score is amazing. Try Heirloom Tomato Basil and Olive Oil Wine Sauce over Pasta, Pasta with Raw Tomato & Lemon Infused Olive Oil, and Cake with wine and olive oil for similar recipes.

Ice Cream Supreme

Ice Cream Supreme is a dessert that serves 10. One portion of this dish contains approximately 10g of protein, 32g of fat, and a total of 563 calories. For 82 cents per serving, this recipe covers 12% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. 1 person found this recipe to be tasty and satisfying. It will be a hit at your Summer event. Head to the store and pick up vanillan ice cream, rice cereal, semisweet chocolate chips, and a few other things to make it today. It is brought to you by Taste of Home. It is a good option if you're following a dairy free diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 15 minutes. Overall, this recipe earns a rather bad spoonacular score of 33%. Similar recipes are The Belgian Supreme Ice Cream, Pink Lemonade Ice Cream Pie and a Huge Ice Cream Making Prize Pack Giveaway, and Roasted Strawberry Coconut Milk Ice Cream (Vegan) + Tips for Making Your Homemade Ice Cream Soft.

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