Food
August 5, 2015
10 Vegetarian Dishes To Enjoy This Summer
Celebrate the natural bounty of summer with light and healthy vegetable dishes. Whether it’s a spicy Banh-mi, a satisfying no-cook salad or a dreamy matzo pizza, these mains and sides are packed full of flavor. We’ve rounded up our top 10 simple, but satisfying vegetarian recipes, perfect for alfresco dining. Here’s to enjoying healthier meals all summer long.
This healthy meal-in-a-bowl is a riff on Lebanese fattoush, but it has a lot more vegetables and is rounded out with some decadent grilled halloumi cheese (its star ingredient). Try out this quick and cool midweek meal recipe and enjoy it all summer long.
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Deceptively simple to make and laden with fresh basil, sun-dried tomatoes and creamy goat cheese, this salad will be the quiet hit of any summer party. This dish can also be made a day ahead.
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To add richness to your summer buffet try making Matzo (a thin, crispy unleavened bread) topped with creamy ricotta, artichoke hearts and oven-roasted mushrooms. This recipe will help you make the perfect pizza snack to enjoy during a family night in.
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If you are craving a creamy and crunchy dish to enjoy this summer, look no further. Take a look at this step by step Pasta Salad With Rapini and Walnuts recipe and get inspired to try something new and nutty for a change.
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Talk about Southern Hospitality — Southern comfort food offers up soulful dishes perfect for casual entertaining during the summer season. For starters, try out this Grilled Tomato With Spinach Stuffing recipe, a classic Southern side dish.
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The perfect stir-fried ratatouille never fails at being a cornucopia of summer veggies, bursting with freshness in every bite. Here at House & Home, our version of this famous dish is chunky and likewise is filled with an endless amount of fresh flavors.
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Subbing in sweet peas for chickpeas, hummus gets a jolly green makeover: the resulting dip is lighter and fresher, perfect for serving during the cocktail hour on a hot summer day.
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Long, thin and light purple in colour — Japanese eggplants are sweeter and less seedy than traditional globe eggplants. Try this tasty and traditional veggie recipe, with the help of House & Home, tonight.
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Who says hamburgers have to have ham? Packed with porcinis, creminis and black beans, this DIY veggie burgers is equally, if not more, chewy, savory and deeply satisfying. Thanks to this mushroom veggie burger recipe, this summer you’ll build a better burger.
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Nothing compliments Banh Mi bread more than a mix of fresh vegetables. With the help of miso-glazed tofu, this sandwich makes for a satisfying vegetarian entrée when served on top of a soba noodle and cucumber salad. So what are you waiting for then?
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