It's going to be a veggie delicious summer.
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Whether you're vegetarian, trying to cut back on meat, or just want to try some new recipes, there's no better time to eat a vegetable-based diet than summer time when the produce is fresh as can be. Below are a bunch of meatless recipes to get you started.
1. Grilled Flatbread with Peaches and Arugula Pesto
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Start with store-bought naan and top it with grilled peaches, arugula, mozzarella, and a drizzle of balsamic for an easy and delicious weeknight dinner. Get the recipe.
2. Primavera Spaghetti Squash
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Cut down on carbs while still satisfying your noodle craving with these veggie-packed spaghetti squash boats. Get the recipe.
3. Grilled Sriracha-Tahini Sweet Potato Skewers with Halloumi
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You don't need meat to make filling kebabs. Stick with halloumi. It's the perfect cheese for grilling thanks to its high melting point. Get the recipe.
4. Loaded Grilled Eggplant with Creamy Herb Sauce
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Melt-in-your-mouth baby eggplant is stuffed with ground nuts and topped with a tangy, creamy sauce in this filling dish. If you want to save time, you can opt for store-bought Tzatziki or Greek yogurt. Get the recipe.
5. Carrot Hot Dogs
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Pop these poached carrots into rolls and garnish them with your favorite toppings like relish, mustard, or caramelized onions. Serve them with some homemade veggie burgers and prepare for the best barbecue ever. Get the recipe.
6. Spicy BBQ Tofu Wraps
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Try eating these crispy tofu nuggets in a wrap or on top of salad. Or you can enjoy them plain with some honey mustard for dipping. Get the recipe.
7. BBQ Pulled Jackfruit Sandwiches
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If you've never tried jackfruit before, this canned fruit takes on the flavor of whatever it's cooked in. Bake it with barbecue sauce for about 30 minutes and it'll tenderize just like pulled pork. Get the recipe.
8. Greek Tortellini Pasta Salad
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You can never have too many pasta salad recipes on hand for summertime. Get the recipe.
9. Grilled Cauliflower Steaks with Lemon and Garlic
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Tender and hearty, these grilled cauliflower "steaks" are an ideal vegetarian option for a barbecue or get together. Get the recipe.
10. Tomato Basil Pasta with Burrata
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Nothing says summer like a big serving of creamy, juicy burrata cheese. Add blistered tomatoes, pasta, and pesto, and you've got an irresistible dinner. Get the recipe.
11. Mushroom Carnitas Tacos
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Mushrooms are marinated with chipotle peppers in adobo, cumin, garlic, orange juice, and lime. The result: Slightly sweet, spicy, and smoky vegetarian tacos worthy of a fiesta. Get the recipe.
12. Caprese Stuffed Garlic Butter Portobellos
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All you need are a few basic ingredients like mushrooms, mozzarella, tomatoes, and balsamic glaze to throw together this easy dish. Serve it on top of a salad with your favorite veggies for a filling main dish. Get the recipe.
13. Veggie Spring Rolls with Spicy Peanut Sauce
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Put down the takeout menu and make these spring rolls, which are packed with cucumbers, carrots, cabbage, and bell pepper. Just don't forget the dipping sauce. Get the recipe.
14. Avocado Bruschetta
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You can dress up these avocado-toast-meets-bruschettas even more with heirloom tomatoes, roasted peppers, grilled corn, or feta cheese. Get the recipe.
15. Summer Grilled Vegetable Quesadillas
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Grab the freshest veggies from the farmer's market, throw them on the grill, and toss them into tortillas with plenty of cheese. Get the recipe.
16. Cauliflower Sweet Potato Burgers with Avocado and Sriracha Aioli
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Homemade veggie burgers taste infinitely better than any frozen patties you could buy at the grocery store. Try this version made with roasted cauliflower, sweet potato, almond flour, egg, and lots of spices. Get the recipe.
17. Zucchini Naan Flatbread with Lemon Ricotta
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Sometimes simple is best, like in the case of this flatbread topped with grilled zucchini and fluffy, zesty ricotta cheese. Get the recipe.
18. Kale Pesto Mozzarella Pasta Salad
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If you're pressed for time, a pre-made pesto will still taste great. Get the recipe.
19. Thai Noodle Salad with Peanut Sauce
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Make a big batch of this Thai peanut dressing and keep it on hand for the next time you're craving a veggie salad. Get the recipe.
20. Zucchini Lasagna Rolls
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Grilled zucchini are rolled up with a delicious mixture of ricotta, parmesan, and cottage cheese, then they're topped with marinara sauce and baked until warm and gooey. Get the recipe.
21. Heirloom Tomato Galette with Honeyed Goat Cheese
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You can use frozen pie dough to save time while making these savory tarts. After all, it's the fresh tomato and sweet and tangy goat cheese filling that really steals the show here. Get the recipe.
