Bursting with summer-ripened flavor, these plant-based recipes are a delicious way to add fresh fruits and vegetables to your next BBQ. Whether you’re vegan or not, these dishes pack plenty of flavor we’re sure everyone will enjoy. So next time you gather your friends under the summer sun, consider adding a plant-based dish full of vibrant fruits and vegetables for a healthier meal.
Summer Dense Bean Salad
With chimichurri inspired dressing, this dense bean salad is filled with summer flavors like creamy avocado, ripe tomatoes and grilled corn. Not only is this recipe full of flavor, it also has protein and fiber to keep you fueled for all your exciting summer activities.
Ingredients
For Dressing
- ¼ cup Cilantro, finely chopped
- ¼ cup Italian Parsley, finely chopped
- 3 to 4 Garlic Gloves, minced
- 3 tbsp. Star Red Wine Vinegar
- ⅓ cup Stater Bros. Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
- Juice of 1 Lemon
- ¾ tsp. Stater Bros. Salt, plus more to taste
- ¼ tsp. Full Circle Market Organic Black Pepper
For Salad
- 1 can Stater Bros. Garbanzo Beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can S&W Cannellini Beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 Ears of Corn, roasted and cut off cob
- ½ Hot House Cucumber, diced
- 2 Avocados, diced
- Handy Candy Grapes Tomatoes, halved
Directions
Whisk together all dressing ingredients and set aside.
In a large bowl combine all salad ingredients then pour on the dressing and mix well.
Italian Pasta Salad
This pasta salad is so easy to make thanks to Marie’s Italian Dressing. Just cook and cool your mini farfalle pasta, add your favorite mix-ins, and toss with the dressing. Plus, it’s easy to add extra items on the side for your guests to top with their favorites like dairy-free shredded parmesan, extra black pepper or red chili flakes. Pro tip, drizzle on a little extra dressing right before serving to make sure it’s perfectly saucy.
Ingredients
- 8 oz. Barilla Mini Farfalle Pasta
- ½ to ¾ cup Marie’s Italian Vinaigrette
- 1 Red Bell Pepper, diced
- ½ Red Onion, diced
- 2.25 oz. can Stater Bros. Sliced Black Olives, drained
- ¼ cup Mezzetta Sliced Golden Greek Pepperoncini
- Stater Bros. Salt, to taste
- Full Circle Market Organic Black Pepper, to taste
- Follow Your Heart Dairy-Free Parmesan, for garnish
Directions
Cook pasta according to package instructions, drain and rinse with cold water.
Add pasta to a large bowl with all other ingredients expect the parmesan. Mix well, taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
When ready to serve, top with shredded parmesan.
Vegan Cauliflower Aguachiles Verde
For everyone who loves the classic Mexican dish, Aguachiles, give our vegan version a try! Using Cauliflower as a replacement for shrimp to veganize this recipe. This light and zesty dish will be having you coming back for more. It goes great with tortilla chips or on a crispy tostada with avocado. Trust us, you’ll love it scoop-after-scoop.
Ingredients
- 1 Cauliflower
- ½ Red Onion
- 2 Jalapeños
- 1 Garlic Clove
- 1 Cucumber
- ½ Cilantro Bunch
- 8 Limes
- Stater Bros. Salt, to taste
Directions
Wash cauliflower and cut into small bite-sized chunks. Blanche the cauliflower for about 2-4 minutes, until tender. Transfer cauliflower to an ice bath. Julienne slice ½ a red onion. Place into a bowl and cover with cool water.
Add jalapeños, a clove of garlic, cilantro, the juice of 8 limes and a few pinches of salt to a blender and puree until smooth. Remove cauliflower from ice bath.
Add the rinsed red onion slices to the cauliflower. Add the blended cilantro lime juice mixture to the cauliflower and onion, add salt to taste. Mix well and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (two hours is ideal).
When ready to serve, peel, de-seed and slice cucumber and add to aguachiles. Serve with corn tostadas or chips.
Mixed Berry Fruit Crisp
Nothing is better than dessert on a warm summer evening. Serve a mixed berry fruit crisp topped with a scoop of dairy-free frozen dessert. The warm and cold, sweet and tart combos are absolutely incredible. Create this dessert with just 5 ingredients in less than an hour.
Ingredients
- ¾ bag Full Circle Market Organic Frozen Berry Medley
- 2 tbsp. Zulka Morena Pure Cane Sugar
- Juice of 1 Lemon
- Full Circle Market Organic Triple Berry Granola
- So Delicious Vanilla Bean Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert
Directions
Heat oven to 350°F.
Add frozen berries to a skillet with sugar and lemon juice. Mix to combine.
Bake for 25 minutes then remove from oven, top with granola and bake for 10 more minutes.
Let cool for 10 to 15 minutes. Serve topped with the frozen dessert.
Chamoy Mandarins
Chamoy Mandarins, a simple and refreshing snack, is perfect for satisfying cravings and adding a burst of flavor to your day. The sweetness of the chilled, juicy mandarins pairs wonderfully with subtle spice of chamoy and Tajín. This treat is great as a healthy snack or dessert.
Ingredients
- Peelz Mandarins
- Baja Micheladas Chamoy Rim Dip
- El Chilerito Chamoy Flavor Sauce
- Tajin Clasico Seasoning
- Lime Juice
Directions
Peel mandarins and place in a deli cup or food storage container.
Freeze for at least an hour (optional).
Add desired amounts of all other ingredients and shake to combine.
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