Hi Friends! We’ve gathered 30 of our favorite plant-based recipes for you to take along to all your summer BBQs, parties, and on picnics this season! Happy cooking!

MAINS

GFVGVDFNS Abundance Kale Salad with Savory Tahini Dressing An abundant kale salad with roasted sweet potato, zucchini, avocado, sprouts, crispy chickpeas, and kimchi! Topped with a savory tahini dressing, this salad makes the perfect 30-minute meal or side. Make The Recipe

GFVGVDFNS Smoky BBQ Black Bean Burger Smoky, hearty black bean burgers with sweet potato, mushrooms, quinoa, and pecans. Wholesome, satisfying, BIG on flavor, and just 10 ingredients required! The ultimate veggie burgers for the grill or stovetop. Make The Recipe

GFVGVDFNS 5-Minute Veggie Coconut Wraps An easy, incredibly fresh and delicious lunch or snack idea: Grain-free coconut wraps with hummus, curry paste, and tons of fresh vegetables. Just 8 ingredients and 5 minutes required. Make The Recipe

GFVGVDFNS Roasted Vegetable Salad with Magic Green Sauce 30-minute, colorful roasted vegetable salad over greens with macadamia nut cheese and chimichurri-inspired dressing! A satisfying plant-based meal or side! Make The Recipe

GFVGVDFNS Curry Roasted Fennel Salad with Rosemary Tahini Dressing Insanely delicious 30-minute salad with crispy, tender curry-roasted fennel. Topped with red bell pepper and a creamy tahini rosemary dressing. Add crispy chickpeas for an optional boost of protein, fiber, and crunch! Make The Recipe

GFVGVDFNS Greek Goddess Bowl (30 Minutes!) 30-minute, 10-ingredient Greek- and Mediterranean-inspired bowl with vegetables, tabbouleh, vegan tzatziki, and crispy baked chickpeas! A healthy, satisfying entrée or snack. Make The Recipe

GFVGVDFNS Veggie Skewers with Chimichurri Sauce Colorful, 30-minute veggie skewers grilled to perfection and served with chimichurri sauce! The perfect plant-based side or main for summertime BBQs. Make The Recipe

GFVGVDFNS Spicy Jackfruit Tacos (1-Pot Meal!) Spicy Vegan Jackfruit Tacos made in 1-pan in about 30 minutes! An insanely delicious, easy-to-make filling that’s perfect for tacos, taco salads, burritos, nachos, and more! Make The Recipe

GFVGVDFNS Grilled Corn with Sriracha Aioli Perfect grilled corn with a savory, spicy sriracha aioli. The perfect summer side dish or snack. 10 ingredients, vegan, and gluten-free. Make The Recipe

GFVGVDFNS Vegan Collard Green Burritos Easy-to-make, 8-ingredient, 30-minute vegan burritos wrapped in collard greens! Stuffed with wholesome ingredients like Raw Vegan Taco Meat, Vegan Mexican Cheese, Red Salsa, avocado, and more! The perfect quick and portable lunch or snack. Make The Recipe

GFVGVDFNS Loaded Kale Salad Healthy and delicious loaded kale salad with quinoa, roasted and fresh vegetables, avocado, and a creamy tahini dressing! Just 10 ingredients required. Make The Recipe

GFVGVDFNS Vibrant Mango Salad with Peanut Dressing A quick-and-easy Thai-inspired salad with fresh vegetables and mango! Drizzle on a simple peanut dressing for a delicious side, or add a protein of choice to make it an entrée. Make The Recipe

GFVGVDFNS Smoky Harissa Eggplant Dip 9-ingredient savory eggplant dip with smoked paprika and spicy harissa paste. A subtly spiced dip loaded with flavor and nutrients. The perfect side dish or appetizer. Make The Recipe

GFVGVDFNS The Best Damn Vegan Nachos The heartiest, most delicious vegan nachos I’ve ever had. Salty, crunchy tortilla chips, fresh guacamole, black beans, and salsa all covered in a healthy layer of cashew-less vegan queso! Make The Recipe

DRINKS

GFVGVDF Rhubarb Strawberry Margaritas 6-ingredient rhubarb strawberry margaritas with silver tequila, lime juice, and a homemade rhubarb-strawberry syrup. Tart-sweet, easy to make, and perfect for spring! Make The Recipe

GFVGVDFNS Cold Brew Caramel Frappuccino Creamy, caffeine-packed caramel frappuccino made with just 3 ingredients and naturally sweetened with date caramel. The perfect dairy-free morning pick-me-up. Make The Recipe

GFVGVDFNS Coconut Lime Watermelon Slushie Super simple, 3-ingredient watermelon slushie with coconut milk and lime juice. The perfect refreshing, naturally sweetened summer treat! Make The Recipe

GFVGVDF Easy Traditional White Sangria An easy, 8-ingredient (1-pitcher!) recipe for traditional white wine sangria. Brandy and wine recommendations included, and seasonally adaptable! Make The Recipe

GFVGVDF Chili Lime Mango Margaritas Simple mango margaritas with orange, lime, agave, and silver tequila! Cold, sweet, tangy, and subtly spiced. Perfect for Mexican food and warm weather! Make The Recipe

GFVGVDFNS Vegan Thai Iced Tea Creamy, luxurious, 5-ingredient Thai Iced Tea made with black tea, natural sweeteners, vanilla and coconut milk! The perfect beverage for Thai dishes and more. Make The Recipe

GFVGVDFNS Best Watermelon Margaritas (3 Ingredients!) The best Watermelon Margaritas with just 3 ingredients! Naturally sweet from the watermelon, tangy from the lime, and spiked with silver tequila! Make The Recipe

VGVDFNS Orange-Infused Whiskey Ginger Orange-infused whiskey ginger with fresh lemon and ginger juice. Naturally sweetened, zesty, citrusy, and perfect for the holidays and beyond! Make The Recipe

DESSERTS

GFVGVDFNS No-Bake Vanilla Cake Bites Energy-packed date & walnut cake bites infused with vanilla and coconut. The result is an easy-to-make, tender snack bite that tastes like vanilla cake! Just 6 ingredients and 1 food processor required! Make The Recipe

GFVGVDFNS Grain-Free Berry Crisp Vegan berry crisp with 3 types of berries. It's naturally sweetened with crispy, grain-free topping! The perfect plant-based, gluten-free summer dessert! Make The Recipe

GFVGVDF 3-Ingredient Vegan Chocolate Malt Easy, 3-ingredient vegan chocolate malt with creamy vanilla bean coconut ice cream, naturally sweetened chocolate syrup, and superfood maca powder! Make The Recipe

GFVGVDFNS 5-Minute Raw Banana Splits Easy-to-make banana splits with coconut yogurt, nut butter, hemp seeds, rawnola, coconut flakes, and berries! Just 5 minutes and 7 ingredients required! Make The Recipe

GFVGVDFNS 5-Ingredient Vegan Peanut Butter Pudding Thick and creamy vegan peanut butter pudding made with just 5 ingredients in 1 saucepan! Naturally sweetened, easy to make, and the perfect balance of salty and sweet! Enjoy plain, with chocolate ganache, or as a pie filling! Make The Recipe

GFVGVDF Vegan Chocolate Ice Cream Creamy, 6-ingredient vegan chocolate ice cream infused with cocoa powder, vegan dark chocolate, and coconut cream. Simple methods, extremely rich, and satisfying results. Make The Recipe

GFVGVDF 5 Ingredient Vegan Ice Cream Snickers Vegan ice cream snickers made at home with just 5 ingredients! Naturally sweetened, so rich and creamy, and shockingly close to the real thing! Make The Recipe

GFVGVDF Vegan Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Ice Cream 10-ingredient MEGA creamy vegan ice cream loaded with peanut butter chocolate chip cookie dough! So creamy and decadent you’d never believe it was dairy- and egg-free. Make The Recipe

If you give any of these plant-based summer recipes a try, let us know! Leave a comment, or take a picture and tag it #minimalistbaker on Instagram. Happy summer, friends!