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By Lisa Esile, MS May 24, 2019
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Summer celebration season is officially here and what better way to kick off the festivities than outside in the sun, sharing delicious whole-food, plant-based dishes with loved ones. In this tasty collection you’ll find hunger-busting appetizers, primo plant-based burgers, sensational side dishes, and delectable desserts. Enjoy these yummy dishes this Memorial Day and all through the summer season.
A cookout isn’t a cookout without a potato salad, and this one is popping with vibrant spring produce sure to brighten up your Memorial Day spread. Fresh dill is the perfect flavor partner for horseradish.
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This dairy-free spinach and artichoke dip has a delightfully creamy yet light taste and texture. Serve with crudités or baked chips.
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This crowd-pleasing pâté features the earthy flavors of lentil, walnut, and oregano. Serve with whole grain crackers, mini toasts, and/or crudités.
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You’ve got to try this fun, flavorful recipe. A smoky marinade infuses cooked whole carrots with tons of flavor.
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Transport yourself to burger heaven with these hearty patties, soy-glazed grilled pineapple, and tangy veggie pickle. Serve on a lettuce leaf; no bun required!
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Savory, simple, and so good for you, this easy recipe might just be your new go-to veggie burger.
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The sweet, slightly smoky flavor of grilled veggies is a perennial summer delight. To infuse grilled veggies with herbal aromas, simply place water-drenched herbs directly on the hot coals when grilling.
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Jalapeño, garlic, and lime juice lend a fresh and spicy flavor, and tomatoes add a sweet pop of red in this easy dip. Serve with toasted pita bread or corn tortillas.
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In this vegan take on egg salad, tofu and potato are seasoned with nutritional yeast, mustard powder, and paprika to give it a delicious eggy flavor.
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Plain or spiced, baked french fries make an easy side dish everyone will love. You can easily dial the spiciness up or down by adding more or less cayenne pepper. Pro tip: Russet potatoes are a good potato variety to choose when making fries.
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In this stunning strawberry-centric salad, fresh strawberries and grilled pineapple supply sweetness, while edamame and almonds add plenty of crunch.
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Portobello mushrooms make a great vegan burger; they’re easy to prepare and they take on the flavor of whatever marinade you choose. And while you’ve got the grill fired up, throw on some bell peppers, onions, zucchini, corn, and any other veggies you fancy.
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Basil-kale pesto is mixed into these hearty patties for a boost of bright flavor while the creamy cashew-garlic aioli is so good you’ll want to put it on everything! Pro tip: To make the burgers gluten free, be sure to use gluten free oats in the patties and serve them on gluten-free whole grain buns—or wrap them in large lettuce leaves instead.
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All you need are sweet potatoes and a few spices to make this popular, classic recipe from Chef Del Sroufe.
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New season potatoes get the royal treatment in this vegan potato salad; avocado adds creaminess, celery lends a satisfying crunch, and fresh dill rounds out the flavors.
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Bursting with juicy strawberries, tender wheat berries, fresh herbs, and frisée salad greens, this delicious salad is easy to make and a great special occasion dish.
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Kids and adults of all ages will go mad for these refreshing fruit pops. And with just one ingredient—seedless grapes—they’re seriously simple to make.
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These dense, fudgy vegan brownies look great on the plate and have loads of melt-in-your-mouth raspberry yumminess. There is simply no way anyone will guess these are dairy-free and oil-free, so don’t go telling them!
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In this stunning no-bake dessert, a date-sweetened oat base is the perfect pairing for the creamy cashew-mango filling. Top with your choice of fresh berries, chopped cashews, fresh mango slices, and/or fresh mint.
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Lisa Esile is an author, illustrator, blogger, vegetable gardener, and whole-food enthusiast with a special fondness for potatoes. She has a master’s degree in human nutrition and is passionate about showing people how to live happier, healthier lives. Lisa is the author of Reach your Big Calm and the co-author of Whose Mind Is It Anyway?.
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Comments (2)
excellent choices and they all look very good to try.
Fantabulous!!!