10 Summer Vegan Dinner Recipes Even Non-Vegans Will Love
Summer is the season of fun and fresh flavours. And vegan summer recipes aren’t just salads after salads, we’ve got burgers, sushi, nachos and more! So dig into our delicious summer vegan dinner recipes, even your non-vegan friends are bound to love them!
1. Chipotle Maple Glazed Tofu Burger
A burger may be the quintessential summer food, and this maple glazed tofu burger will definitely hit the spot! A caramelised tofu patty, fresh avocado and a spicy hit from the sriracha mayo make this a delicious vegan dinner. And for any non-vegans, the meaty texture from the firm tofu means you’ll hardly taste the difference!
Recipe:Â https://www.ilovevegan.com/chipotle-maple-glazed-tofu-burgers/
2. Vegan Rice Paper Rolls
Standing over a hot stove is the last thing you want to be doing on a sweaty summer day. Packed with raw, fresh veggies, rice paper rolls are a quick and easy vegan dinner recipe that requires little to no cooking. And the best part is you can customise the filling to your liking!
Recipe:Â https://messyveggies.com/food-drink/vegan-recipes/mains/fresh-vegan-rice-paper-rolls/
3. Loaded Vegan Nachos
Nachos are a great vegan dinner for parties, small gatherings or even just a treat on your own! The fresh and vibrant colours are perfect for summer. And with all those yummy toppings stacked on the crispy tortilla chips, non-vegans will love it too!
4. Firecracker Vegan Lettuce Cups
If you run out of bread, as we all do by the end of the week, lettuce cups are a great substitute for the classic summer wrap. These ones, filled with tofu, noodles and a peanut chilli sauce, pack a delicious flavour punch making it a must try vegan dinner.
Recipe:Â https://pinchofyum.com/vegan-lettuce-wraps
5. Greek Pasta Salad
A nice, cold pasta salad on a hot summer day, what more can you want? This Greek pasta salad packed with fresh ingredients and a zesty dressing make for a quick and easy vegan dinner recipe that can be enjoyed by vegans and non-vegans alike.
Recipe:Â https://veganheaven.org/recipe/greek-pasta-salad/
6. Cauliflower Hot Wings
If you love a good spicy kick, cauliflower hot wings is the vegan dinner recipe for you! Packed with flavour, these little guys are the perfect appetisers for a summer party or served with a nice cooling salad for dinner.
Recipe:Â https://veganheaven.org/recipe/cauliflower-hot-wings-with-vegan-aioli/
7. Grilled Veggie Taco Bowl
Filled with fluffy rice, crispy taco shells and plenty of grilled vegetables, taco bowls make a delicious vegan dinner for summer. You can also customise the flavours and ingredients to whatever you like, the possibilities are endless!
Recipe:Â https://www.ilovevegan.com/grilled-veggie-taco-bowl/
8. Vegan Sushi Rolls
Sushi is another vegan dinner that’s perfect for summer because it doesn’t require any cooking and hardly any cleanup. It’s simple but super tasty, and very enjoyable in hot summer weather. Get creative and change up the filling to whatever you like!
Recipe:Â https://veganheaven.org/recipe/vegan-sushi/
9. Chickpea and Avocado Buddha Bowl
Buddha bowls are a light yet filling vegan dinner recipe. This one, with roasted chickpeas, fresh avocado and a red pepper sauce make it the perfect healthy summer meal. Play around with your favourite flavours to customise your meal!
Recipe:Â https://wellandfull.com/2016/02/the-vegan-buddha-bowl/
10. Thai Noodle Salad
If you love the flavours of Thai food you’ll absolutely adore this Thai noodle salad. This vegan dinner is packed with fresh, colourful vegetables and full of flavour from the peanut sauce. It’s the perfect recipe to impress your friends at a summer party or as a quick meal for one.
Recipe:Â https://www.feastingathome.com/thai-noodle-salad-with-peanut-sauce/
Hopefully, this has given you some vegan dinner inspiration to have fun with this summer. What recipes from here would you like to try? Let us know in the comments below!
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