16 summery vegetarian recipes
Summery vegetarian recipes
Grilled Halloumi, Zucchini And Chickpea Salad
A summer salad with staying power. Grilled zucchini and halloumi cheese meet chickpeas and fresh herbs in a meal no one will be able to get enough of. Get our grilled halloumi, zucchini and chickpea salad recipe.
Chilled tofu with ginger-sesame spinach
Cold soft tofu drizzled with a punchy ginger dressing is so refreshing on a hot day. This recipe is a test-kitchen favourite.
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Burrata, tomato and pesto salad
Creamy burrata cheese, colourful tomatoes and our popular homemade pesto come together in a perfect summer salad.
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Tofu chocolate mousse
Don't skip dessert: no one will be able to tell you've snuck a new ingredient into this incredibly creamy chocolate mousse.
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Tofu and black bean burger
This burger is so tasty, we may sneak it on the menu for our next barbecue. Filling, delicious and topped with crisp veggies and aromatic herbs – even the carnivores in your house will enjoy it!
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Tomato-Almond Summer Gazpacho Soup
Almonds and bread bring creaminess and body to this chilled soup. Serve with charcuterie for a Spanish-style supper. Get this tomato-almond summer gazpacho soup recipe.
Labneh with dukkah and fresh vegetables
This thick and creamy Middle Eastern yogurt cheese is the perfect mid-week snack or starter. Serve with mixed veggies and flatbread.
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Quinoa veggie burger
Embrace this filler-free, super-nutritious Quinoa-veggie burger. Sandwiched between two grilled portobello mushrooms, it’s got healthy and tasty covered.
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Zucchini and artichoke summer lasagna
Too hot to cook? Let your slow cooker whip up this summertime favourite (your kitchen will stay cool and so will you).
Grilled vegetable pizza
The high heat of a barbecue blisters crust in just the right way, giving this vegetable pizza an authentic taste.
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Sweet chili tofu with broccoli slaw
When homemade is faster than takeout, it’s a no-brainer. So heat up your frying pans and try our 20-minute recipe for sweet and spicy tofu.
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Spicy spaghettini with goat cheese, tomato and artichoke
High fibre noodles, colourful tomatoes, creamy cheese and artichoke hearts can be thrown together quickly to make a simple and elegant meal for family or guests.
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Tempeh superfood burger
What's tempeh? It's a dense fermented-soy cake that has a firm, pleasantly chewy texture. We like it in bold summer burger topped with kale chips, pickled radish, carrots and beet-chup.
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Tex-mex taco salad
Add a little Southern spice to dinner with this hearty vegetarian taco salad.
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Grilled portobello-quinoa salad
Hearty and healthy, this veggie-filled salad is one of our go-to summer grilling recipes.
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Fresh pepper and zucchini pasta
Fresh zucchini and crispy bell peppers makes this colourful dish a healthy and satisfying meal. Top with freshly shaved parmesan and serve.
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