10 Fresh Hawaiian-Inspired Recipes for Summer!

Dreaming of summer? Us too!

We’ve collected some of the most delicious and healthy Hawaiian vegan food that’s perfect for warm weather. Try these 10 Hawaiian-inspired recipes from the Food Monster App!

1. Hawaiian Papaya ‘Rawnola’ Bowl 

This Hawaiian Papaya ‘Rawnola’ Bowl is so cute!  Fresh Hawaiian papaya halves seasoned with fresh lime juice, filled with rawnola, and then topped with toasted coconut flakes.

2. Salad Skewers with Hawaiian Pineapple Vinaigrette 

YUM! These Salad Skewers with Hawaiian Pineapple Vinaigrette are so fresh and delicious! This healthy salad-on-a-stick appetizer is sure to wow both your plant-based peeps and omnivores alike.

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3. Tofu ‘Spam’ Musubi: Hawaiian Sushi 

This Tofu ‘Spam’ Musubi: Hawaiian Sushi recipe is so unique!  In this instance, it is made by grilling or pan-frying slices of seasoned tofu, then placed on top of a ball of rice moulded into a Spam-shape and wrapped with a strip of nori seaweed.

4. Barbecue Chickpea Hawaiian Bowls 

These Barbecue Chickpea Hawaiian Bowls are delicious, healthy, and super flavorful! The barbecue chickpeas in this dish pair perfectly with the sweet pineapple. Pick a barbecue sauce that is not very sweet to help keep flavors balanced.

5. Hawaiian Seitan Skewers

Smoky, meaty, and so fresh! These Hawaiian Seitan Skewers are perfect for the grill!  They’re delicious, pretty healthy, and they’re on a stick. What could be better? Here is a fairly traditional mix of peppers and onions, but there’s some pineapple and a sweet glaze to bring in a bit of that island feel.

6. Hawaiian Jackfruit Pizza 

Look at this Hawaiian Jackfruit Pizza! Each slice packs tons of flavor with the addition of cilantro, a bit of heat from the jalapeño, and a hint of sweet with the pineapple.

7. Hawaiian Teriyaki Chickpea Burger

Just look at this enormous Hawaiian Teriyaki Chickpea Burger! The patties are made from chickpeas, sweet potato, panko, and oats. They’re cooked in homemade teriyaki sauce, giving them the opportunity to absorb the flavor.

8. Hawaiian BBQ Cauliflower and Pineapple Pizza 

Does pineapple belong on a pizza? Yes! This Hawaiian BBQ Cauliflower and Pineapple Pizza proves it. Cauliflower florets, juicy pineapple, and smoky barbecue sauce make this pizza the perfect hot weather treat. Sweet, salty, and wholesome. Top this pizza with as many vegetables as you’d like!

9. Hawaiian-Style Fried Tofu With Coconut Rice 

This Hawaiian-Style Fried Tofu With Coconut Rice is so simple and flavorful! Looking for a unique and refreshing way to eat tofu? Sounds like this Hawaiian-style dish is just the thing you need! In it, tofu is marinated in a lemony garlic sauce, then lightly battered, and fried.

10. Seaweed and Tofu Poke 

This Seaweed and Tofu Poke is a vegan take on a Hawaiian classic! This poke uses tofu and seaweed tossed in ginger, lime, garlic, onions, and soy sauce. Wakame, which is a type of kelp, is also included in the dish. Enjoy this seafood-inspired dish nice and cold.

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