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If you’ve been looking for some lightvegan summer recipesthat are super easy to make, this collection should be right up your alley. Discover the best vegan dishes that are perfect for warm days.
I’ve put together 25 vegan summer meals that are quick to make and won’t have you stuck in the kitchen on a hot summer day.
They all feature fresh, seasonal ingredients, and most of them are ready in under 30 minutes. You’ll find everything from aromatic garlic noodles and creamy pasta dishes to delicious salads.
Whether you’re looking for a quick lunch for yourself or planning a summer feast for your family and friends, you’ll find plenty of inspiration with these plant-based recipes for summer.
All these vegan summer recipes are suitable for beginners, and they’re rich in nutritious ingredients such as veggies, pulses, beans and whole grains.
And if you’re looking for even more vegan inspiration, check out otherrecipes on Vegan Cocotte.
Now let’s dig in!
25 Easy Vegan Summer Recipes
1
Easy Chickpea Tabbouleh
Total Time 35 minutes Calories 288
Chickpea tabboulehis a Mediterranean-inspired salad made with bulgur and veggies. It's infused with olive oil and lemon juice for a most flavorful lunch or side dish.
2
Easy Vegan Garlic Noodles
Total Time 15 minutes Calories 202
These easy vegan garlic noodles are perfect for lunch or a light dinner, and you can whip them up in just 15 minutes! They're loaded with flavour from a mix of fresh garlic, sesame oil and soy sauce, and they're very easy to make your own.
3
Mushroom Spinach Stir Fry
Prep Time 10 minutes Calories 181
Thismushroom spinach stir fryis a simple yet delicious Asian-inspired weeknight meal that's ready in under half an hour. It's just amazingly flavourful and so much better than takeout!
4
Coconut Milk Pasta Sauce
Total Time 15 minutes Calories 350
Coconut milk pasta sauceis a super easy vegan pasta recipe that's ready in just 15 minutes. It's creamy, flavourful, and just the perfect sauce for a date night or simply those days when you want a quick dinner treat.
5
Easy Vegan Corn Chowder
Total Time 30 minutes Calories 374
This hearty and creamyvegan corn chowderis delicious and super easy to make with fresh, frozen or canned corn. Made without any dairy, this plant-based corn chowder uses coconut milk and potatoes for an amazingly creamy texture.
6
20-Minute Vegan Pasta Puttanesca
Total Time 20 minutes Calories 340
This vegan pasta puttanesca blends garlic and chilli flakes with the pungent flavours of Kalamata olives and capers all in a deliciously rich tomato sauce. It's also the easiest vegan puttanesca sauce you'll ever find as it's ready in just 20 minutes.
7
Creamy Avocado Pasta Sauce
Total Time 25 minutes Calories 483
Creamy, tasty and super easy to make, thisavocado pasta saucewill quickly become a family favourite. This dairy-free avocado alfredo sauce only takes 20 minutes to make for a nutritious yet delicious mid-week meal.
8
Easy Courgette Curry
Total Time 40 minutes Calories 324
Courgette curryis a creamy and mild dish that packs a lot of flavour. Ready in under an hour, this vegan courgette curry gets a protein boost from chickpeas, and it's just perfect for a midweek dinner the entire family will love.
9
Vegan Lemon Orzo
Total Time 20 minutes Calories 287
Thisvegan lemon orzois naturally creamy, simple to make and utterly delicious. It’s just the perfect light lunch or side dish full of lemony flavour that you can have ready in 20 minutes!
10
Thai Red Curry Pasta
Total Time 20 minutes Calories 447
Thai red curry pasta is a delicious fusion dish that's super easy to prepare in just 20 minutes. Loaded with flavour and veggies, this Thai curry pasta is spicy, warming and super satisfying!
11
Vegan Leek and Mushroom Pasta
Total Time 20 minutes Calories 231
This rich and creamy vegan leek and mushroom pasta is packed with flavour and ready in just 20 minutes! It's the perfect comforting dinner that's so delicious even non-vegans will love it.
12
Tofu Pad See Ew
Total Time 25 minutes Calories 304
Tofu pad see ewis a delicious Thai stir fry made with wide rice noodles, crispy tofu, veggies and an aromatic soy sauce. It's a quick and easy recipe to try for dinner instead of ordering in!
13
Creamy Vegan Fajita Pasta
Total Time 25 minutes Calories 421
This creamy vegan fajita pasta is packed full of veggies, easy to make and downright delicious! It's the perfect weeknight meal that will make any crowd happy and it's ready in just 30 minutes.
14
Easy Garlic Tofu Stir Fry
Total Time 30 minutes Calories 392
This easy garlic tofu stir fry is packed with protein and flavour for the perfect weeknight meal. It's ready in just 30 minutes, and it tastes so much better than takeout!
15
One-Pot Tomato Basil Pasta
Total Time 20 minutes Calories 197
This one-pottomato basil pastais a budget-friendly recipe made with pantry staples. It’s ready in just 20 minutes for a fuss-free plant-based dinner the entire family will love.
16
Vegan Mushroom and Pea Risotto
Total Time 45 minutes Calories 294
This veganmushroom and pea risottois creamy and rich without using any butter or cream. It's also loaded with veggies for the perfect plant-based weekend treat.
17
Thai Mango Curry with Chickpeas
Total Time 30 minutes Calories 634
Easy to make and oh-so-delicious, this Thai mango curry with chickpeas is aromatic and nutritious at the same time. It's also packed with protein from the chickpeas and infused in a sweet and spicy coconut milk sauce that will make everyone go for seconds.
18
Vegan Creamy Lemon Pasta with Peas
Total Time 20 minutes Calories 414
This vegan creamy lemon pasta with peas is the perfect recipe for a lazy summer meal. It's a smooth and super flavorful treat that you can whip up in just 20 minutes using just a handful of ingredients.
19
Spaghetti Arrabiata
Total Time 25 minutes Calories 236
Spaghetti arrabiata is an incredibly easy yet super tasty dish that's fiery and full of flavour. You only need a handful of ingredients to make the best arrabiata sauce that's naturally vegan and easy to customize.
20
Vegan Caponata Pasta
Total Time 35 minutes Calories 299
This vegan caponata pasta boasts a lovely combination of sour, sweet and savoury flavours that's just perfect for summer. Inspired by the traditional recipe for Sicilian caponata, the pasta is loaded with courgettes, sweet red pepper, olives, capers, and juicy raisins for an explosion of colour and taste that's sure to brighten your day.
21
Asparagus and Courgette Risotto with Lemon
Total Time 50 minutes Calories 266
An easy vegan risotto that's naturally creamy, this asparagus and courgette risotto with lemon is full of flavour and perfect for dinner. If you thought it wasn't possible to have creamy, rich risotto without dairy, you're in for a surprise.
22
Vegan Pasta alla Norma
Total Time 45 minutes Calories 389
Vegan pasta alla Norma is a delicious version of a traditional Sicilian dish featuring plump aubergines and a rich tomato sauce. Made with fresh basil and topped with toasted pine nuts, this aubergine pasta sauce is delicious and comforting for a super satisfying weeknight dinner.
23
Fava Bean Chickpea Salad
Total Time 10 minutes Calories 375
This fava bean chickpea salad is packed with protein and makes the perfect lunch or snack. It only takes 10 minutes to whip it up, and it's great for meal prep, too!
24
Vegan Tzatziki Pasta Salad
Total Time 20 minutes Calories 535
Thisvegan tzatzikipasta salad is vibrant, delicious and super easy to make. The creamy non-dairy tzatziki sauce is made with cashews, dill and gherkins and tastes very similar to the real thing. It's just the perfect summer pasta salad!
25
Vegan Cashew Pesto Pasta Salad
This vegan cashew pesto pasta salad is the perfect summer lunch or light dinner. You can quickly whip up the cashew pesto in a food processor and the result will be absolutely bursting with flavour.
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