30+ Healthy Vegan Summer Dinner Recipes
If you’re looking for healthy vegan summer dinner recipes, you’ve come to the right place! I’ve rounded up the best vegan-friendly summer dinner recipes on the internet. So, whether you’re looking to make a pasta salad, BBQ-inspired dish, or a buddha bowl…there’s plenty of options!
Now that summer is officially here, the warm weather calls for refreshing and vibrant dinners that are packed with fresh produce! Whether you’re a long-time vegan or simply looking to explore more plant-based options, there’s a wide array of tasty, good-for-you dinners listed below.
But first, what’s in season this summer?
Since these recipes are specifically for the summer months, they’re heavily inspired by fresh and delicious summer produce. There’s no shortage of tomato, corn, zucchini, or avocado on this list! You can also see a full guide to summer produce here.
VEGAN SUMER DINNERS
1. Tofu Burrito Bowl
This crispy tofu burrito bowl is paired with an avocado cilantro lime sauce for the ultimate satisfying and delicious meal. It’s basically like Chipotle, but at home! As soon as you take a spoonful, you’ll be wanting to make it every day.
Nourishedwithnatalie.com
2. Vegan Pasta Salad (No Mayo!)
This Easy Vegan Pasta Salad is the perfect dish to make all summer long. It’s great to bring to a backyard barbecue or a picnic. I also like to make it at the beginning of the week and then have the cold pasta salad ready for lunch all week long.
hasslefreevegan.com
3. Slow Cooker Jackfruit Tacos
These hearty vegan Slow Cooker Jackfruit Tacos will satisfy even the biggest meat eaters! I simmer canned jackfruit and spices in a slow cooker until it’s tender and shreddable, similar to pulled pork or carnitas. Then I layer the pulled jackfruit on tortillas with my favorite toppings. It’s a delicious and nutritious plant-based dish and you don’t even have to turn on the stove!
thefoodiephysician.com
4. Veggie Skewers
Veggie Skewers made with zucchini, red onion, and bell peppers are grilled to perfection and drizzled with tangy balsamic vinegar and brushed with a fresh garlic herb sauce. Hello, summer!
theforkedspoon.com
5. Vegan Couscous Salad
This bright vegan couscous salad with chickpeas, charred corn, and lots of fresh veggies! This vegan couscous bowl is one of the best easy vegan couscous recipes!
Cheneetoday.com
6. Vegan Poke Bowl
This easy vegan poke bowl recipe is a perfect no-cook dinner or work-from-home lunch. Unlike most vegan poke bowls, we made this one without tofu. Instead, we used roasted beets, added lots of veggies like carrots and avocados, and topped it off with vegan sriracha mayonnaise.
peelwithzeal.com
7. Roasted Summer Vegetable Pasta
This vegan roasted summer vegetable pasta features piles of seasonal produce for an easy, filling meal that’s virtually effortless.
occasionallyeggs.com
8. Vegan Puff Pastry Tart
This vegan puff pastry tart is the perfect option for a quick, flavourful lunch with a vegan pesto base, topped with thinly sliced vine tomatoes and baked to perfection to give a golden oregano and poppy seed crust.
amummytoo.co
9. Summer Harvest Burrito Bowl
This easy vegan burrito bowl is filling, healthy, and takes less than 30 minutes to make. Spicy black beans, rice, and summer veggies make up this adaptable homemade weeknight meal.
occasionallyeggs.com
10. Vegan Brats
These easy Vegan Brats are infused in a delicious beer and onion sauce, and then covered with your favorite toppings! Every bite is bursting with flavor in this sweet and savory meal that’s sure to please. All it takes is 20 minutes and just a few simple ingredients!
serenetrail.com
11. Arugula Pasta Salad with Roasted Tomatoes
Get your greens in with this delicious arugula pasta salad with roasted tomatoes! Not only is it healthy and easy to make, but it’s also vegan and plant-based. A win-win for your taste buds and your body!
cookincanuck.com
12. Easy Vegan Beet Burger
With just 7 simple and easy-to-find ingredients, this vegan beet burger recipe is perfect for those who want to experience the juicy, flavorful, and downright irresistible taste of this crowd-pleaser. Get your hands on some beets, cannellini beans, and oats, and trust us, this vegan burger will leave you feeling happy, satisfied, and wanting more!
mypureplants.com
13. Vegan Tacos with Refried Cannellini Beans
These Vegan Tacos feature refried cannellini beans, plenty of spring veggies and all the toppings!
eatloveeats.com
14. Butter Lettuce Wraps
Butter lettuce wraps make an incredibly flavorful 30-minute dinner or a delicious lunch. This recipe calls for soya mince and is my vegan take on Asian chicken lettuce wraps with an extra portion of veggies.
cookingwithelo.com
15. Vegan Eggplant Parmesan
This vegan eggplant parmesan is a lighter take on the authentic Italian recipe. Roasted eggplants are swimming in a hearty Pomodoro sauce and in a rich melted cheese sauce made of cannellini beans. No breading, since the classic Italian recipe doesn’t call for any panko breadcrumbs. I am positive that if you try it, you’ll make it again and again.
mypureplants.com
16. Beyond Meat Bolognese
Today I am spilling all of my secrets for the perfect vegan bolognese sauce! This Beyond Meat Bolognese has a velvety texture and literally melts in your mouth.
sunglowkitchen.com
17. Creamy Avocado Pasta Salad
This Creamy Avocado Pasta Salad is perfect for summer picnics, barbeques, or just when you want to meal prep something simple for the week. I used my favorite gluten-free pasta, tossed it with fresh vegetables, and topped it with a homemade creamy avocado dressing!
freshwaterpeaches.com
18. Lentil Tabbouleh
This easy lentil tabbouleh salad is fantastic for meal prep! The flavors of fresh lemon juice and herbs meld and get better over time.
cookingcanuck.com
19. Lentil Tacos
These Easy Mexican Vegan Tacos / Mexican Lentil Tacos are sooooo good even carnivores won’t notice they’re meat-free. Suitable for Vegan and Gluten-Free diets.
recipesfromapantry.com
20. Strawberry Avocado Pasta Salad
Sweet, tangy, colorful, and fresh Strawberry Avocado Pasta Salad with poppy seeds is ready in under 20 minutes and a great side dish or mains for everyday eats or holiday gatherings.
budgetdelicious.com
21. Easy Chickpea Patties
These easy Chickpea Patties make the perfect easy dinner in Spring and Summer. They’re quick to make, can be spicy or mild according to your tastebuds, and are also totally gluten-free. I like to layer mine in a big burger for a healthier mid-week dinner treat.
theveganlarder.com
22. Asparagus Risotto
A quick and simple risotto recipe is a great weeknight dinner and our creamy asparagus risotto is just the ticket! It’s ready in just 25 minutes and is full of the delicious flavors of fresh asparagus, herbs and cheese, in a creamy vegetable broth based sauce.
hurrythefoodup.com
23. Quinoa Veggie Wrap
Enjoy a flavorful lunch with this homemade veggie wrap! Loaded with protein-packed quinoa and colorful veggies all dressed in a homemade Italian dressing. This quinoa wrap makes a great meal prep recipe, tasty lunch or gluten-free dinner recipe on a busy weeknight!
fitasamammabear.com
24. Chimichurri Bowl
Introducing the BEST chimichurri bowl – a flavor-packed veggie bowl that’s perfect for meal-prepping. This dish features a gluten-free grain base, roasted veggies, crispy falafels, and a chimichurri sauce that will leave your taste buds singing.
cookingwithelo.com
25. Sticky Miso Tofu
This Sticky Miso Tofu will turn any tofu skeptic into a tofu lover! Crispy air-fried, oven-baked or pan-fried tofu with a salty-sweet miso maple glaze is addictive and surprisingly easy to make.
theveganlarder.com
26. Avocado Lemon Pesto Pasta
Craving pesto, but don’t have any nuts?? This Avocado Lemon Pesto is for you! It’s light, refreshing, and full of flavor. Plus it takes about 5 minutes to make, and it’s so versatile!
freshwaterpeaches.com
28. Vegan Jackfruit BBQ Sandwich
If you haven’t tried jackfruit as a pulled pork alternative before, you’ve gotta try this recipe for Jackfruit BBQ Sandwiches. Vegan recipe and easily gluten-free.
delishknowledge.com
29. Vegan Lentil Tacos
These vegan lentil tacos are a delicious plant-based dinner filled with plenty of spicy flavor! These tacos are easy to assemble, and you can customize them with all your favorite toppings!
iheartvegetables.com
30. Avocado Pasta
The best avocado pasta recipe is loaded with healthy nutrients and ready in 15 minutes. This fresh-tasting pasta with creamy avocado sauce is topped with fresh cherry tomatoes and vegan Parmesan, is easy to make, delicious, high protein, non-dairy and gluten-free too!
oohlalaitsvegan.com
31. Southwest Black Bean Burger with Burger Sauce
This flavorful southwest black burger is made with spices, salsa, and sweet corn with a creamy mouthwatering burger sauce on top. It’s a delicious burger you can make in less than 30 minutes!
naturallieplantbased.com
And, there you have it, 30+ healthy and delicious vegan summer dinner recipes! From burgers to pastas to tacos and more, there’s a ton of tasty summer-inspired recipes to enjoy!
Let me know if you decide to give any of these recipes a try! Or, have any other summer dinner recipes I should include? Keep me posted!
