Weekly Spotlight: This Year’s Most Viral Recipes of the Summer!

If you’re looking for the top summer recipes to try, these are it! These recipes are the ones that have been circulated the most on our site and are perfect for adding to your summer eats before the end of the season. We’ve got everything from colorful eats that look amazing on your picnic platters to comfort eats, to even recipes that will shine when grilled. Plus, don’t forget to wrap up with some of these fantastic drool-worthy desserts. If you’re looking for even more viral summer meals, check out last year’s viral summer recipes!

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This week, we’re bringing delicious, fully vegan, and plant-based ways to enjoy our most viral recipes of the summer!

Savory Mains

Source: Tahini Chickpea Veggie Wraps

These meals can be made for lunch, dinner, or parties! These meals went viral this summer and mean that they’re not just delicious, but they’re ones that people are revisiting over and over. These are perfect to make as summer comes to a close and are a wonderful way to mix up your weekly meals. Give them a try!!

• Tahini Chickpea Veggie Wraps by Erin Bruns
• Philly Cheesesteak by Dominique Ebra
• Creamy Spinach Sauce by Sara Oliveira
• Peanut Sauce Udon Noodles by Carol Clayton
• Heirloom Tomato Tart with Basil Cashew Cream by Carol Clayton
• Mushroom Hummus Toast by Mitch and Justine Chapman
• Spicy Thai Peanut Sauce by Respectful Living
• Loaded Lentil Burritos by Caroline Doucet
• Asian Barbecue Sliders by Katherine Henderson
• Spicy Sheet Pan Cauliflower Tacos by Ashley Madden

Comforting Summer Eats

Source: Vernil

It might sound odd to have comforting summer meals, but these meals are perfect for those days when it’s a bit chillier or rainy. These are the meals that feel like a comforting summer hug. From these Cheesesteak Stuffed Peppers by Dustin Harder to a wonderfully light and yummy Cacio E Pepe by Dominique Ebra, you’ll feel all of the summer warm and fuzzies.

• Pour-Over Spicy Miso Noodle Soup  by Erin Bruns
• Sun-dried Tomato Cabbage Rolls with Sunflower Seed Ricotta by Ashley Madden
• Black Bean Soup by Adam Sergott
• Vernil by Lyana Blount
• Cheesesteak Stuffed Peppers by Dustin Harder
• Cacio E Pepe by Dominique Ebra

Stunning Sides

Source: Strawberry Quinoa Salad

These sides are perfect to whip up for dinner or even during a cookout! These flavorful salads are perfect to make as a full meal or a side, and offer a refreshing crunch to a savory meal at dinner parties, too! Feel free to double the recipe if you want a bigger serving size.

• Pistachio Pesto Green Beans by Cameron Keller
• Strawberry Quinoa Salad by Jillian Glenn
• Watermelon and Citrus Salad by Lukas Volger
• Healthy Broccoli Cauliflower Salad by Shane Martin
• Mushroom Hummus Toast by Mitch and Justine Chapman
• Spicy Thai Peanut Sauce by Respectful Living
• Spicy Chipotle Sweet Potato Chopped Salad by Shanika Graham-White

Desserts

Source: Chocolate Chip Cookies

Check out these viral vegan desserts! Summer is a great time to whip up all the cold treats, but have you thought of making Peanut Butter S’mores Cookies by Allie Penner or even a deliciously light Lemon Custard by ThePlantbasedSchool? These treats were all loved this summer; make them and you’ll see why!

• Peanut Butter S’mores Cookies by Allie Penner
• Creamy Chocolate Tahini Shake by Shane Martin
• Chocolate Chip Cookies by Caroline Doucet
• Mini Vegan Chocolate Cheesecakes by Katia Martin
• Flancocho by Lyana Blount
• Double Chocolate Vegan Protein Cookies by Maria Koutsogiannis
• Lemon Custard by ThePlantbasedSchool
• Marble Oatmeal Banana Bread by Jillian Glenn
• Coffee Lovers Caramel Drip Cake by Charlotte Roberts
• Pink Coconut Drink by Valentina Mussi

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