Buzzfeed Healthy Easy Weeknight Dinners and Theyre Vegan

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Ah, it's summer — and we're right in the thick of it. It's incredibly hot all over the northern hemisphere right now, so I know you don't want to spend hours in your hot kitchen, sweating over a hot meal.

The following recipes are some of my summertime favorites. They include some meals that are quick and easy to make, some that are cooler in temperature, and some made using vegetables grown in-season. I hope you can find something tasty you end up cooking below!

1. Vegan Gyros

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This meat-free recipe is a vegan take on the traditional gyro: It uses mushrooms as the base of the meat and has a tasty vegan tzatziki sauce to go alongside it. If you've never tried making these before, why not give it a go?

2. Black Bean Taquitos with Avocado Dip

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These delicious taquito appetizers (or snacks) not only are aesthetically pleasing but also pack a really big flavor punch. You can modify this recipe to make as many taquitos as you need, so you can use it for a meal or as a passed appetizer— depending on your situation.

4. Vegan Summer Rolls

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This recipe for summer rolls is not only ridiculously pretty to look at but gluten-free, too. Get your rice paper, and fill them up with whatever fillings you like best.

6. Vegan Loaded BBQ Dogs

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Looking for the perfect summer meal that'll please anyone at any age? Yeah, I'm talking about hot dogs. This recipe for a loaded version uses baked beans, cabbage, fried onions, and scallions for a picture-perfect day that'll remind you of the ball park. Oh, and this recipe also soy and nut free.

15. BBQ Jackfruit Sandwiches

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For some reason, nothing reminds me of outdoor summer activities more than a messy sandwich. Learn how to make jackfruit into a "pulled pork"-like meat by following this recipe for BBQ sandwiches.

22. Grilled Veggies

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Quite possibly the best (and easiest) summer recipe on this list is this one for grilled vegetables. Doesn't matter what kind you use — almost any vegetable will taste better grilled!

31. Vegan Pasta Primavera

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The beauty of this recipe — like so many others on this list — is that you can sub in any herbs and vegetables that you have nearby. Any of them will taste magnificent against the creamy lemon garlic sauce that goes with the dish.

33. Vegan Yellow Squash and Corn Casserole

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One of my all-time favorite summer vegetables is the yellow summer squash. It's versatile and can be added to most recipes, but really shines in a casserole like the one in this recipe. (However, if you find it hard to come by, regular ol' zucchini can be swapped in instead!)

36. Deviled Potatoes

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This recipe for veganized deviled potatoes is tasty and easy to boot! Cut the small potatoes in half, and fill them with the insides outlined in this recipe, and soon enough, you'll have a delicious appetizer that you can cook in the oven or outside in the grill.

37. Vegan Stuffed Peppers

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You can make an entire week's worth of vegan stuffed peppers in the slow cooker once — so you don't have to turn on the oven! And in case you were wondering, stuffed peppers taste just as great cold as they do when they're fresh, but you can easily reheat these in the oven or microwave.

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Source: https://www.buzzfeed.com/whitneyjefferson/best-summer-vegan-recipes

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