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15 Lime-Based Recipes to Refresh Your Summer Cooking!

Limes are great all year round. They’re zesty and add a nice punch to your meal. However, limes are the best during summer. They add freshness to your food, which makes it perfect for hot days when you want something that doesn’t feel too heavy. Limes also add a nice punch to upgrade your recipes. Bored of plain rice? Add a squirt of lime. Bored of your simple salad dressing? Squeeze in some lime. Bored of cream pie? Make it key lime! This summer is the perfect time to try out a bunch of vegan lime recipes!

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1. Chocolate-Coated Key Lime-Coconut Creme Pie

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This Chocolate-Coated Key Lime-Coconut Creme Pie by Annie Oliverio is a combination of coconut creme and key lime so the tangy lime has been tamed somewhat – feel free to up the amount of juice (reducing the other liquids to compensate) or add more lime zest. The hint of chocolate and the crunch of the toasted coconut and cacao nibs is a wonderful counterpart to the creaminess of the “custard.”

2. Chili Coated Plantain Crisps With Lime Ketchup

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These Chili Coated Plantain Crisps With Lime Ketchup by Renee Press are great for parties, or an afternoon snack and are perfect for when you have a potato chip craving. They are best warm, but if you slice them about half as thick as these, and bake them until they’re extra crispy, you’ll have something very close to a potato chip that will keep and travel well. You can find plantains at most grocery stores now, but they’ll be much more affordable at an Asian or Latino market. Look for ones that are still green; they should be firm without too many brown spots.

3. Matcha-Lime Overnight Oatmeal with Strawberries

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Matcha tastes delicious in overnight recipes! There’s something about it sitting in the fridge for a few hours, but it does wonders to the unusual flavor of matcha. It subdues the bitterness and leaves you with sweet oatmeal with a pleasant matcha flavor. You’ll love this Matcha-Lime Overnight Oatmeal with Strawberries by Lauren Smith!

4. Cherry Lime Bars

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These Cherry Lime Bars by Adam Merrin and Ryan Alvarez are the best dessert! They’re sweet, cold, and creamy, and the perfect sweet treat to enjoy!

5. Mini Coconut Lime Pound Cakes With a Lime Glaze

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The flavor of these dense, moist Mini Coconut Lime Pound Cakes With a Lime Glaze by Gretchen Caldwell is the perfect balance of sweet, citrus, and tropical. The sweet lime glaze adds a visually pleasing pattern as well as a pop of tart citrus flavor. These are a dessert ideally enjoyed after a spicy meal, with a cup of herbal tea.

6. Oil-Free Chili Lime Spiked Corn Chips

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Crispy, crunchy corn chips that are 100 percent free from oil! These Oil-Free Chili Lime Spiked Corn Chips by Molly Patrick are perfect for those who are trying to eat more whole, plant-based foods but don’t want to give up on crunchy snacks. Lime and chili powder pair perfectly together. Then, all you need is the dip! These pair well with creamy dips like hummus or with low-salt salsa.

7. High Protein Matcha Lime Cheesecake

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This High Protein Matcha Lime Cheesecake by Vicky Coates has to be the softest, lightest, and creamiest no-bake Matcha Cheesecake. It’s packed with protein and it’s also Gluten-Free!

8. Sriracha and Lime Cheeseball

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Cheeseballs usually conjure up images of Christmas parties and office potlucks, but this one will just remind you that vegan cheese can be a.) really delicious and b.) super easy. The perfect combination. The spicy kick from the hot sauce and mellow flavor of the lime combine to make a perfect cheesy snack or spread. You have to try this Sriracha and Lime Cheeseball by Abby Thompson!

9. Papaya Lime and Coconut Overnight

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Papaya, lime, and coconut – a team made in heaven! This Papaya Lime and Coconut Overnight Oatmeal by Lauren Smith is so delicious, fresh, and a great way to start your day.

10. Mexican Black Bean Chorizo Burgers with Cilantro-Lime Corn Fritters

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These Mexican Black Bean Chorizo Burgers with Cilantro-Lime Corn Fritters by Anna Sue are the ultimate vegan Mexican burgers! This Mexican-inspired burger packs a punch of flavor with a chorizo-flavored black bean patty, topped with crispy cilantro-lime corn fritters, and smothered in a refreshing ranch dressing! Pure perfection!

11. Tofu Rangoon with Spicy Apricot Lime Dipping Sauce

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These rangoons are crispy and delicious, and the apricot lime sauce. Enjoy these Tofu Rangoon with Spicy Apricot Lime Dipping Sauce by Travis Piper for dinner or even to bring as a wonderful appetizer to dinner.

12. Cilantro Lime Rice

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Cilantro Lime Rice by Kristina Humphreys is an essential component of any burrito bowl—it has a wonderfully soft texture and a zesty lime flavor that is enhanced by the bits of chopped cilantro and a sprinkle of salt crystals.

13. Coconut Lime Bars

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These Coconut Lime Bars by Bake Vegan Stuff, Easy Recipes For Kids (And Adults, Too!), Sara Kidd are perfect if you and your family are a fan of sweet and tart desserts! The addition of the lime zest brings out the tart flavor and makes these bars a perfect treat.

14. Cilantro Lime Glazed Chickpeas With Mango Salsa

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Listen up…this recipe for Cilantro Lime Glazed Chickpeas With Mango Salsa by Taavi Moore will leave you feeling refreshed and satisfied after a long day. It is extremely easy and quick while not sacrificing any flavor. Chickpeas are tossed in a quick cilantro lime sauce and then topped with a mango salsa consisting of mango, red onion, cilantro, lime, and salt. It’s perfect for the heat and will satisfy your tastebuds with all the right flavors. Bright, zesty cilantro lime glazed chickpeas topped with sweet mango salsa. Serve these Cilantro Lime Glazed Chickpeas over brown rice or spice it up by serving them as tacos.

15. Key Lime Tart

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This gorgeous vegan Key Lime Tart by Buffy-Ellen Gill is the perfect dessert to take to a get-together. It has a sweet and nutty crust that is topped with a thick and zesty filling. It is so creamy that people won’t believe it’s vegan. The secret ingredient? Avocado! Don’t worry, you can’t taste it all––it’s just for texture. Serve the slices with a dollop of coconut cashew cream on the side and some freshly sliced kiwi if you have it. This vegan key lime tart is so beautiful and tasty––it’ll be a huge hit!

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