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Summer is one of the best times to eat vegetarian. Home gardens and farmers’ markets are overrun with fresh produce, just begging to be the star of your lunch or dinner. Our collection of 15 vegetarian recipes will have you cooking throughout the entire season. This round up highlights some of our summertime vegetarian favorites, from tomato pie to fried zucchini cakes.
Summer Vegetable Ratatouille
Ratatouille highlights the best of summer produce — zucchini, squash, and bell peppers — with a light tomato sauce that doesn’t overpower the fresh flavors. Serve with a side of rice pilaf or pasta.
Black Bean and Couscous Salad
By using vegetable broth, this easy recipe suddenly becomes vegetarian- and vegan-friendly. The combination of couscous, beans, and summer vegetables is sure to satisfy.
Connie’s Zucchini “Crab” Cakes
Skip the seafood at dinner time and instead use in-season zucchini. This vegetarian version of crab cakes uses Old Bay seasoning for a boost of flavor.
Carrot Hot Dogs
“I made these and were surprised at how good they were,” says user patd. “Even my meat-eating husband liked them.”
Oyster Mushroom Po’Boys
Allrecipes Magazine
“These oyster mushroom po’boys are a must-have summer sandwich. This recipe can be adjusted to feed the vegetarians, vegans, and meat eaters in your life.” —Kathryn Hendrix
Tomato Pie
Who says pies have to be sweet? Highlight the deep flavor of fresh tomatoes by tucking them into this creamy and cheesy recipe.
Stuffed Peppers My Way
“This was excellent and easy,” says reviewer JUDYVENTERS. “Roasting the peppers first gave them wonderful flavor.”
California Grilled Veggie Sandwich
The grill isn’t just reserved for meat! This sandwich is infused with flavorful thanks to the grilled vegetables, garlicky sauce, and a sprinkle of feta cheese.
Sean’s Falafel and Cucumber Sauce
Falafels are the perfect protein-packed vegetarian meal. Pair them with this creamy cucumber dill sauce for an unbeatable dinner.
Grilled Tofu Skewers with Sriracha Sauce
“These were delicious,” says reviewer Panda. “They were gobbled up within minutes at my potluck supper!”
Summer Vegetarian Chili
Chili might sound a little heavy for summertime, but this vegetarian recipe is surprisingly light. Corn, zucchini, and bell peppers combine with beans for a well rounded dish.
Hot or Cold Vegetable Frittata
For those summer days when it’s way too hot outside, this convenient frittata is delicious cold or warm.
Lime-Curry Tofu Stir-Fry
Fresh basil, zucchini, and bell peppers pair up with tofu for this hearty stir-fry. Serve over a bed of rice or noodles for soaking up the sauce.
Homemade Black Bean Veggie Burgers
“Okay, these are awesome,” says user Shiny Cooking. “I hate the price of the supermarket veggie burgers and these are even better!”
Tracey’s Fish-Free Summer Ceviche
Fish is replaced by chopped mozzarella cheese in this vegetarian spin on ceviche. Use as a side dish, or dress it up as a main meal with chips for dipping.