Vegan summer recipes
Our vegan summer recipes are bursting with veggie goodness and perfect for al fresco dining – feast on seasonal salads, BBQ dishes, summer desserts and more.
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Easy vegan coleslaw
Make this simple dairy-free slaw that's perfect for vegan barbecues and picnics. Put it together in minutes and shake with our mustardy dressing
Coconut & pineapple cooler
Enjoy this crowd-pleasing tropical cocktail with coconut rum, gin and pineapple juice. It will sit happily in an ice bucket for several hours, ideal for summer barbecues
Vegan BBQ teriyaki tofu
Serve this easy vegan teriyaki dish at a summer barbecue. Allow the tofu to soak up the delicious flavours of the marinade before placing on the coals
Vegan potato salad
Make a vegan version of a classic potato salad using vegan mayonnaise. It’s the perfect accompaniment to a barbecue, picnic or salads in the summer
Spaghetti puttanesca with red beans & spinach
Get four of your 5-a-day with this healthy vegan puttanesca. With spaghetti, kidney beans, tomatoes, olives and spinach, it's quick, easy and full of nutrients
Mango sorbet
Make the most of sweet mangoes with this refreshing mango sorbet. Low in fat, it's the perfect dessert for warm, balmy days
Roast asparagus bowls with tahini lemon dressing
Enjoy five of your 5-a-day with this dish, a tasty mix of asparagus, quinoa, aduki beans, onion and cherry tomatoes. It's packed with nutrients, and vegan too
App onlySeedy gremolata. This is a premium piece of content available to registered users.
Toast mixed seeds with crushed garlic, parsley and the zest and juice of a lemon to make gremolata. It's a great topping for salads, pasta, meat and vegetables
Raspberry sorbet
Make your own raspberry sorbet with just three ingredients. Perfect for hot summer days, or pairing with chocolate puds – and it's vegan too
Virgin piña colada
For an alcohol-free party option, try our spiced piña colada mocktail (or virgin piña colada), with mock rum syrup, pineapple juice and coconut milk
Citrussy tofu udon shake-up salad
Liven up your packed lunch with this udon noodle-based salad, tossed with tofu, sugar snaps, pepper, spring onions and carrot in a lemon and lime dressing
Ponzu tofu poke bowl
Use silken tofu to make this flavourful poke bowl. It's similar to a Japanese dish called ‘hiyayakko’, which is usually enjoyed at the height of summer
Chickpea tagine & couscous
Make a quick veggie one-pot for dinner – this recipe is ideal to make on a camping stove. It uses canned chickpeas and tomatoes spiced up with harissa
App onlyVegan kebabs. This is a premium piece of content available to registered users.
Stuffed with marinated tempeh patties and pickled cabbage, these vegan kebabs are ready in just 16 minutes. They're healthy, full of fibre and one of your five-a-day
Rosemary & orange iced tea
Keep cool in the summer with this aromatic infusion, with orange, tea and rosemary flavours. It's a wonderful thirst-quencher on hot, balmy days
App onlyChickpea salad.
Use a touch of harissa to liven up a healthy chickpea salad. It takes just 10 minutes to whip up and makes an ideal side dish for slow-cooked Greek lamb
Black bean burger
Make some healthy, hearty vegan burgers layered with avocado and served with a fresh crunchy carrot and cucumber salad alongside. They're full of goodness
Easy vegan tacos
Make these tasty vegan tacos with a smoky-sweet salsa and pack in all of your 5-a-day in one meal. Kiwi brings a moreish, fruity dimension to the salsa
Mushroom tacos
For a healthy vegan dinner that's high in protein and fibre, give these spicy mushroom tacos a go. The taco shells are made with chickpea flour, which keeps them gluten-free
App onlyNext level caponata. This is a premium piece of content available to registered users.
Prep this Italian classic ahead of time and serve as a celebration of in-season summer ingredients. Serve it at room temperature as a starter or side
Roasted cauliflower steaks
Unlock the flavours of cauliflower with a red pepper, olive and caper salsa, topped with almonds. Healthy and vegan, it makes a tasty light lunch or supper
Vegan chocolate banana ice cream
A low-fat chocolate ice cream? It really does exist! Our blitzed banana creation is gluten and dairy-free and ready in minutes
Barbecue sesame sweet potatoes
Serve these glazed sweet potatoes as a side dish at a barbecue, or turn them into a summer salad by tossing through handfuls of rocket or watercress
Veggie chilli
The easiest chilli you'll ever make, with ready-to-eat grains, kidney beans in chilli sauce and summer veggies - it's 4 of your 5-a-day too!
