10 Summer Vibe Plant-Based Recipes

Author: Sarah Cobacho | Posted: August 2, 2024

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Serving of High-Protein Romesco Butter Beans with garnished parsley and side of broccolini on a clean white background.


I’m thrilled to share this collection of plant-based recipes that capture the essence of summer with you! These dishes are not only super easy to make but also packed with flavor and nutrients. From the hearty High-Protein Romesco Butter Beans to the sweet indulgence of Chocolate Pistachio Chia Pudding, each recipe is designed to keep you feeling energized and satisfied. Whether you’re looking for a quick snack or a meal prep option, this roundup has something for everyone. Let’s dive into these beautiful, yummy, and nourishing recipes that will surely become your new favorites!

Serving of High-Protein Romesco Butter Beans with garnished parsley and side of broccolini on a clean white background.

1. High-Protein Romesco Butter Beans

This nutritious, high-protein, and flavorful meal prep combines butter beans with a unique protein-packed Romesco sauce to create the perfect meal. It's so versatile you could have it for breakfast, lunch or dinner!
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Vibrant, high protein Mediterranean Pesto Bowl with bright green sauce, roasted potatoes and roasted broccoli

2. High-Protein Mediterranean Pesto Bowl

A nourishing and flavorsome Mediterranean dish featuring roasted potatoes, broccoli, and tomatoes paired with a homemade pesto bean dip.
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Quinoa Tabbouleh Salad

3. Quinoa Tabbouleh Salad

A fresh, vibrant quinoa tabbouleh salad with lentils, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, parsley, and mint. Perfect for a nourishing lunch or meal prep.
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Easy brown rice Mediterranean Salad Jar Meal Prep

4. Easy Brown Rice Mediterranean Salad Jar (Meal-Prep)

A quick and nourishing Mediterranean salad jar, perfect for meal prep. Packed with chickpeas, brown rice, fresh veggies, and a tangy dressing, it’s a satisfying and flavorful meal.
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Roasted asparagus beetroot and butter bean salad in a wooden salad bowl

5. Roasted Asparagus, Beetroot & Butter Bean Salad

Dive into this Roasted Asparagus, Beetroot & Butter Bean Salad – a wholesome, satisfying, and easy-to-make roasted vegetable salad. Packed with nutritious buckwheat, fresh arugula, and a tangy lemon dressing, this salad is a flavorful, plant-based meal that requires just a few ingredients!
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Tuscan Kale Salad in a big wooden bowl

6. Tuscan Kale & Sweet Potato Salad

A nutrient-packed salad with roasted sweet potato, Tuscan kale, and beluga lentils, topped with a tangy maple mustard dressing. Perfect for a high-fiber, protein-rich meal.
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Sarah Cobacho holding a glass of Banoffee Overnight Oats, topped with banana slices and pecans.

7. Banoffee Overnight Oats with Milky Date Caramel

Indulgent, nutritious Banoffee Overnight Oats with hearty oats, creamy soy yogurt, and ripe bananas. Enhanced with a dreamy, milky date caramel for a decadent start to your day. Prepare with just a few simple ingredients and wake up to a nourishing, protein and fiber-packed breakfast that's so good it could pass as dessert!
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Overview of a colorful sweet potato salad served in a large white bowl on a white table.

8. Sweet Potato Salad with Creamy Cilantro Dressing

Enjoy a nutritious, high-fiber sweet potato salad with creamy cilantro dressing. Perfect for a delicious, plant-based meal!
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Overhead view of harissa cauliflower beetroot salad in a wooden bowl with tahini turmeric dressing and fresh dill on a white surface

9. Harissa Cauliflower Beet Salad

This salad is a vibrant, nutritious dish with its roasted cauliflower, beets, and crispy butter beans, all coated in a spicy harissa blend. Topped with a golden tahini dressing, fresh dill, cucumber, and crunchy almonds, it's a perfect balance of textures and flavors.
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Close-up of a Sarah Cobacho holding a Chocolate Pistachio Chia Pudding in a glass jar, ready to eat.

10. Chocolate Pistachio Chia Pudding

Delicious and nourishing, this Chocolate Pistachio Chia Pudding is perfect for a high-protein, easy breakfast option. Featuring silken tofu, chia seeds, and pistachio cream, it’s sure to start your day right.
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Linda's Buckwheat Bread (1 Ingredient, Gluten Free) Buckwheat Bread (1 Ingredient, Gluten Free) Linda ★★★★★ Made it for the first time, following directions exactly, proofed in the oven with the light on overnight. It took 11 hours…
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