10 Vegan Main Courses for a Refreshing Summer Dinner

It might shock some people, but vegan entrees can be delicious and quite filling. There are so many different plant-based ingredients that, when combined, create something that tastes good, is good for you, and will keep you full after the meal. It’s time to plan a summer dinner that stars whole, plant-based food for the main courses. Here are 10 vegan entrees for a refreshing summer dinner. Pair these with fresh salads and raw soups to round out the meal. Enjoy!

1. Eggplant Onion and Tomato Stew

Use those plump, juicy and ripe summer tomatoes for this stew. You only need one pot to cook this meal, making it an easy dinner choice.

2. Spicy Zucchini and Tomato Tacos

Use the summer zucchini and tomatoes while they’re in season to make these delicious, refreshing tacos.

3. Succulent Tortellini With a Nut Cream and Wild Mushroom Sauce

The wild mushrooms, garlic and spinach in this tortellini give an earthy, flavorful kick that pairs with a creamy sauce and vegan tortellini.

4. Zucchini and Corn Veggie Burgers

These burgers are made mostly with zucchini, green onions, corn, garbanzo bean flour, and breadcrumbs, with black pepper, red pepper flakes, and paprika to taste.

5. Ultimate Raw Vegan Pizza

This Raw pizza is not nut-based, but has a crust made from zucchini, tomatoes, onion, bell peppers, and just 1/4 cup of walnuts.

6. Vegan BBQ Lentil Meatball Sandwich With Sweet Miso Coleslaw

This vegan BBQ sandwich features a sweet miso coleslaw and BBQ sauce made from catchup, brown sugar, molasses, Apple cider vinegar, dry mustard, nutmeg, and vegan smoke sauce. The lentil meatballs are made of several spices and flavorful plant foods.

7. Mini Quinoa-Chickpea Cakes

These little cakes are quite filling from the quinoa and chickpeas, and they’re beautiful, so all around they’re a great choice for a summer dish. Plus, they’re full of nutrient-rich veggies in there like zucchini, red pepper, red onion, and celery.

8. Vegan Crab Cakes With Sweet Balsamic Mayo

No need to go to the coast and eat fish; you can make delicious vegan crab cakes from garbanzo beans, crackers, onions, red bell pepper, onion, and several spices like garlic and parsley. Pair with a sweet balsamic mayo to complete the flavor.

9. Gluten-Free Carbonara Spaghetti 

Use zucchini to make noodles that are light and perfect for a summer meal on a warm evening. You’ll need smoked tofu, almond butter, olive oil and lemon to make the rich, creamy sauce.

10. Tangy Vegan Curried Chickpea Salad

This vegan curried chickpea salad is a nice twist on your classic vegan picnic salad. For this tangy salad, you’ll need chickpeas, lemon juice, onion, almonds, radishes, curry, coriander and pepper.

Lead image source: Vegan Crab Cakes with Sweet Balsamic Mayo

If you loved these vegan entrees, make sure to check out 10 Meaty Vegan Recipes to Choose if You’re Trying to Eat Less Meat, 10 Epic Veggie Burgers to Throw on the Grill Now, and 30 Stunning Plant-Based Entrées That Will Be the Star of Thanksgiving Dinner!