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    Fresh and Meat-Free: Summer Recipes You’ll Want on Repeat

    Published: Jun 6, 2025 by Yuan · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    These vegetarian dishes are perfect for warm weather and busy days. They’re full of seasonal ingredients, bright flavors, and simple steps. You won’t miss the meat—or the time spent in the kitchen. This is easy summer eating at its best.

    Grilled Pineapple Avocado Salad

    Fresh salad with grilled pineapple, avocado, greens, and red onion.
    Grilled Pineapple Avocado Salad. Photo credit: The Creative Bite.

    A light and refreshing salad featuring pineapple as the star ingredient. It's ideal for a summer meal or as a fruity side dish.
    Get the Recipe: Grilled Pineapple Avocado Salad

    Southwest Vegetable Quinoa Salad

    Colorful southwest quinoa salad with corn, black beans, and bell peppers.
    Southwest Vegetable Quinoa Salad. Photo credit: The Creative Bite.

    A light and healthy salad featuring quinoa and a variety of Southwest-style vegetables including corn, avocado and tomatoes. It's a great choice for a nutritious and flavorful meal or side dish.
    Get the Recipe: Southwest Vegetable Quinoa Salad

    Peperonata

    Italian peperonata with sautéed bell peppers, onions, and herbs.
    Peperonata. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

    Peperonata is the condiment that thinks it's a sauce, or is it a spread or a dip? Actually, it's all! It's a sweet pepper and tomato-based stew.
    Get the Recipe: Peperonata

    Quick & Easy Vegan Pesto

    Pasta dish tossed in vibrant green vegan pesto.
    Quick & Easy Vegan Pesto. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

    You can add this quick and easy vegan pesto sauce to any pizza, pasta, or even just use it as a dipping sauce with some pita chips!
    Get the Recipe: Quick & Easy Vegan Pesto

    Air Fryer Ratatouille Gnocchi

    Baked gnocchi with ratatouille vegetables in a white casserole dish.
    Air Fryer Ratatouille Gnocchi . Photo credit: Life Currents.

    This Air Fryer Ratatouille Gnocchi is tasty, healthy, and quick and easy to make. It’s a perfect vegan or vegetarian dinner dish in under 30 minutes, or serve it as a side dish for meat eaters. In addition to air fryer instructions, I’ve also given you oven instructions for a sheet pan dinner.
    Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Ratatouille Gnocchi

    White Bean & Sweet Potato Tacos

    White bean and sweet potato taco filling.
    White Bean & Sweet Potato Tacos. Photo credit: Life Currents.

    White Bean & Sweet Potato Tacos are so good! So many great Mexican flavors going on. And, these are nice and easy to make.
    Get the Recipe: White Bean & Sweet Potato Tacos

    Baked Feta Pasta

    Creamy baked feta pasta with tomatoes and herbs.
    Baked Feta Pasta. Photo credit: Food Fun and Faraway Places.

    This baked feta pasta recipe will be your go-to comfort food and a family favorite from your kitchen. It’s easy to make and the flavors are simply scrumptious.
    Get the Recipe: Baked Feta Pasta

    Sweet Potato Bites

    Sweet potato bites topped with goat cheese and pecans.
    Sweet Potato Bites. Photo credit: Food Fun and Faraway Places.

    These delicious Sweet Potato Bites are the ultimate sweet and savory appetizer for this holiday season. With this recipe, roasted sweet potato rounds create the perfect cradle for a goat cheese, cranberry sauce and walnut topping that your guests are absolutely going to love!
    Get the Recipe: Sweet Potato Bites

    The Best Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms (Baked Recipe)

    Portobello mushrooms stuffed with spinach, cheese, and breadcrumbs.
    The Best Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms (Baked Recipe). Photo credit: Blackberry Babe.

    Delight your taste buds with these savory Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms! Filled with a delicious mixture of cheese, herbs, and breadcrumbs, these mushrooms make for a satisfying appetizer or meatless main dish
    Get the Recipe: The Best Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms (Baked Recipe)

    Asparagus Casserole

    Creamy asparagus casserole topped with crispy onions.
    Asparagus Casserole. Photo credit: Stetted.

    An easy, cheesy side dish perfect for spring entertaining, this asparagus casserole features fresh asparagus and buttery breadcrumb topping!
    Get the Recipe: Asparagus Casserole

    Asian Cucumber Tomato Salad: Easy And Refreshing

    Refreshing Asian-style cucumber and tomato salad with sesame seeds.
    Asian Cucumber Tomato Salad: Easy And Refreshing. Photo credit: Sassy Chopsticks.

    Asian cucumber tomato salad is a delightful fusion of crunchy cucumber, juicy tomatoes, and a burst of Asian flavors.
    Get the Recipe: Asian Cucumber Tomato Salad: Easy And Refreshing

    Easy Homemade Avocado Maki Sushi Rolls (Vegan!)

    Neatly rolled avocado maki sushi on a white plate.
    Easy Homemade Avocado Maki Sushi Rolls (Vegan!). Photo credit: Sassy Chopsticks.

    Love sushi, but don't feel like going out to a sushi restaurant? Making your own avocado maki rolls at home is easier than you think!
    Get the Recipe: Easy Homemade Avocado Maki Sushi Rolls (Vegan!)

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    Hello! Welcome to VeggieChopsticks. I’m so glad you’re here. 🌱

    I'm Yuan—a writer, food lover, web developer, and passionate home cook based in Tennessee, USA.

    After launching SassyChopsticks to share Asian-inspired recipes rooted in my upbringing, I felt inspired to create a second space dedicated to something I love just as much: vibrant, wholesome vegetable and vegan recipes.

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