26 Meat-Free, Dairy-Free Recipes That Are Perfect For Summer
Get your grill ready.

This plant-based recipe requires pan-frying slices of eggplant until they're perfectly battered and tender for a satisfying meal.
If you've never tried jackfruit as a meat substitute, this recipe will wow your taste buds and make you question whether or not you're actually eating the real deal.
These healthy summer rolls are easy to assemble and are so fun to dip in the accompanying dipping sauce. It doesn't hurt that they're really pretty to look at, either!
4. Vegan Crunchwrap Supreme

Make your Taco Bell favorite at home with this veganized copycat recipe.
This creamy and savory pasta dish takes only five ingredients to make and can be prepared quickly.
This recipe forgoes the fake meat and uses summer squash, peppers, and onions in a balsamic glaze for the taco filling.
This vegan cobb salad recipe makes meat-free replacements, like coconut bacon and a ranch dressing made from cashews.
As long as you have skewers at the ready, this recipe for grilled vegetables is a breeze to make.
This gem of a recipe proves that it isn't your average broccoli salad with its creamy and tangy sun-dried tomato dressing.
10. Vegan Burritos
Black beans, corn sofritos, and rice make for a winning burrito combination.
A healthy summer salad that is easy to make with just a handful of ingredients. Get the recipe here.
Stuffed peppers are a staple in my kitchen and can be filled with pretty much whatever you have on hand! If you've yet to try them, follow this recipe here.
If you've missed the taste of egg rolls on a plant-based diet, you can re-create the same feeling with these tempeh bowls.
This winning recipe is perfect for a dinner party or to eat on your own!
Make good use of the ample amount of cherry tomatoes in season with this caprese pasta dish.
If you ask me, the bigger the couscous, the better the salad. Get the recipe here.
This recipe for zucchini boats fills them with asparagus and carrots, but you could substitute any of your favorite vegetables if you want to!
The cauliflower shows off its versatility in this sweet and sour recipe. Serve over rice or the grain of your choosing!
Make use of strawberries while they're in season with an easy pie recipe that uses only six ingredients.
This filling dish can be served hot right away or chilled for a pasta salad that you can imagine yourself eating outside in the summer breeze.
21. Tofu Steaks
When in doubt, every vegetarian and vegan should have a go-to tofu recipe — this one is especially great for grilling in the summer.
Tofu feta turns this salad recipe into a savory, cheesy favorite.
Turns out that the more attention you give to your mushrooms before you cook them, the better "burgers" they'll become. Learn how to make awesome portobello burgers here.
'Tis the season to be grilling, so why not make fajitas with this recipe?
I speak from experience when I say that this recipe for ramen noodle salad is perfect for summer picnics and is almost always a crowd-pleaser.
Blueberries, cream, and a biscuit crust make for a heavenly dessert recipe.