Don't melt trying to cook and bake during a hot summer. Refresh yourself with iced tea, no-cook dinners, and summertime favorites like burgers and potato salad!
Here in Houston, Texas, summer starts in May with temps in the 80's and 90's consistently. It will continue until around October, lasting about half the year.
So, the air conditioners are already working full throttle and we're reaching for shorts, flip-flops, and iced teas to cool down.
Spring was gone in two seconds flat. Bring on the cool, refreshing, and fun foods of summertime.
19 Plant-Based Summer Recipes You Must Try
Here are 19 of our favorite meatless recipes to help you beat the heat!
1
Vegan Beet Burger (James May Oh Cook! Copycat Recipe)
Flavorful and tender, these vegan beet burgers are so delicious! Pickled beets, along with kidney beans, mushrooms, and onions lend a meaty taste and texture to these veggie burgers. This recipe was inspired by James May's vegan episode of Oh Cook! on Amazon Prime TV.
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2
Easy Southern Potato Salad (No Egg, Vegan, No Oil)
Creamy and filling, this is an easy egg-free version of classic Southern potato salad. The perfect side dish for a Texas BBQ, picnic, or potluck. This potato salad with simple ingredients happens to be vegan and oil-free, as well.
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3
How to Make Perfect Iced Tea with Lipton Tea Bags
Southern iced tea, with the perfect amount of sweetness, to cool you down on a hot Texas summer day. A refreshing and cold pick me up! Instructions included for both sweetened or unsweetened iced black tea using convenient Lipton tea bags.
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4
Taryn Solie
Grilled Onions Recipe (Whole30, Paleo, GF) | Hot Pan Kitchen
These Grilled Onions are perfectly cook and a great addition to any dinner, including burgers, steak, or salad! (Whole30, Paleo, & Gluten Free)
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5
Kale Crunch Salad Chick-Fil-A Copycat
Crunchy and light, this copycat Chick-Fil-A kale crunch salad with curly kale, cabbage and roasted almonds is super fast and easy to make. A versatile side dish with a light apple dijon dressing, it is vegan, plant-based and oil-free, too.
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6
5-Minute Vegan Black Bean Dip
In just 5 minutes, make this easy vegan black bean dip with a can of black beans, cilantro and some spices. It's full of flavor and perfect with tortilla chips. It's delicious mild, but I've got you covered if you wanna make it spicy!
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7
Red Kidney Bean Burgers (vegan)
Quick and easy to make, these red kidney bean burgers are perfect for the barbecue. They actually hold together on the grill! You can also pan-sear these vegan BBQ burgers or brown them in the air fryer.
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8
How to Grill Sweet Potatoes Whole
How to grill sweet potatoes whole over an open fire on an outdoor Weber grill. Throw these on the grill during a backyard BBQ or while camping and you'll have baked/roasted sweet potatoes with a hint of smokiness. Nutty, mildly sweet and creamy, Japanese sweet potatoes are absolutely delicious cooked this way!
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9
Kristina Cadelina
Super Easy 4-Ingredient Guacamole with No Tomatoes
Super Easy 4-Ingredient Guacamole with No Tomatoes: Delicious creamy avocados mashed to perfection with minimal prep time!
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10
Orzo Kale Salad with Cranberries
This orzo kale salad with dried cranberries, cheesy pecan parmesan and a sweet lemon garlic dressing is a hit to everyone who tries it. It keeps really well for meal prep and is delicious warm or cold. This pasta salad is vegan, whole food plant-based, oil-free and refined sugar-free.
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Kristina Cadelina
Quick and Easy Roasted Murasaki Sweet Potato Salad
Quick and Easy Roasted Murasaki Sweet Potato Salad: Tender potatoes, crisp broccoli slaw and a delicious dressing. Pure wholesome goodness!
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12
Fresh Pico de Gallo (Salsa Fresca)
Super fast, easy and flavorful fresh salsa recipe for pico de gallo. Great as a dip or as a fresh topping for any TexMex meal!
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13
Vegan Chile con Queso with Soy Chorizo (choriqueso)
Rich, spicy and flavorful, this vegan chile con queso with soy chorizo is incredibly delicious! Perfect for taco night, game day or nachos, you're going to love this dairy-free choriqueso dip recipe.
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14
Samantha Rowland
Vegan Dill Potato Salad
Tahini potato salad is easy to make, creamy and packed with flavor. This vegan dill potato salad is made with no mayo or dairy and is gluten free and Whole30 friendly. Perfect for cookouts, BBQ’s, or weeknight meals. This recipe is great for meal prep too!
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15
Vegan Rotel Dip (dairy-free nacho cheese without cashews)
Silky, rich potato carrot cheese sauce mixed with spicy Rotel becomes a tasty vegan rotel dip. You and your family will love this dairy-free nacho cheese without cashews with tortilla chips.
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Taryn Solie
Grilled Bell Peppers (Whole30, Paleo, GF) | Hot Pan Kitchen
These Grilled Bell Peppers are the perfect veggies for your next bbq & are so easy to make. This simple, how to recipe will be one you use all year long!
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17
Baked Tortilla Chips (no oil)
Crunchy baked tortilla chips without oil you can make in your oven or air fryer. We're not using any fat or oil to cook these chips. And, yes, they get really crunchy! Jazz it up with five different tested seasoning options, too.
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18
Taryn Solie
Juicy Grilled Pineapple Recipe (No Added Sugar!) | Hot Pan Kitchen
This Grilled Pineapple recipe is simple, juicy, and completely delicious. Place the slices on your bbq and prepare to add an amazing side to your dinner.
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Taryn Solie
Balsamic Marinated Grilled Vegetables
These balsamic marinated grilled vegetables are tender and perfectly cooked, ideal for family meals or outdoor cookouts.
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What month does summer ☀️ truly start for you where you live?
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