While barbecuing meat on the grill is of course a big summer activity, I often get hit with a need to eat something greener and filled with veggies. Because hot days require a bit more fiber and going green is definitely the answer. Vegetarian lunch ideas and dinner recipes can include fresh salads, vegetable-packed tarts, pastas, rice dishes, pizzas and so much more. Plus, with the abundance of fresh produce at the grocery store these days, there’s no excuse not to take advantage of it with these meatless meals!

Best Summer Vegetarian Recipes

Included in this list of easy vegetarian recipes are snacks like creamy hummus, grilled peaches with honey and mascarpone and corn zucchini fritters. Plus lots of salads such as edamame, chickpea and corn salad, spicy watermelon salad and summer panzanella salad. As for healthy, plant-based main dishes we have Caprese pizza, black bean fajita pasta, brown butter mushroom pasta and pineapple fried rice. The options are endless and we have all summer long to enjoy these delicious vegetarian dishes. Here are 67 of the best summer vegetarian recipes. Browse through them and make sure to pin your favorites! Next Up, 63 Vegetarian Crock Pot Recipes for When Light and Healthy is the Goal

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