June is one of my favourite times to be in the kitchen. The strawberries are ripe and fragrant, asparagus is still going strong, the grill is officially back in action, and the farmers' market is bursting. Everything feels lighter, brighter, and more alive, and it hasn't yet got so hot that you don't want to turn the oven on!
It's a month where we can let the produce do the talking, and this collection of seasonal vegan recipes to cook in June are the ones I make when I want something fresh, satisfying, and full of flavour in this late spring, early summer period.
Whether you're firing up the BBQ, packing a picnic, or just need a quick weeknight dinner, there's something here for every June occasion. One recipe for every day of the month!
Mel x
Strawberry Spinach Salad
This is the salad I make on repeat as soon as strawberry season starts! Soft, deep green spinach, ripe ruby red juicy strawbs, and buttery avocado all come together with a fresh homemade strawberry vinaigrette that is just gorgeous. It's simple, super tasty, and absolutely the best salad to see you through the start of summer!
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Blueberry Banana Smoothie
This Blueberry Banana Smoothie is thick, creamy, and the most stunning shade of purple. It's almost too pretty to drink. Naturally sweetened and packed with nourishing ingredients, it's the kind of effortless recipe that feels like a treat but is really healthy. The perfect breakfast for a warm June morning!
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Vegan Spanakopita
Shatteringly crisp phyllo pastry wrapped around a soft, salty, spinach and vegan feta filling, all baked to gorgeous golden perfection. It's the kind of dish that looks seriously impressive on the table but is really easy to make. Perfect for making for gatherings, dinners, and picnics when spinach and fresh herbs are in season.
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Vegan Strawberry Muffins
These bakery-style Vegan Strawberry Muffins are perfect for baking when you have some overripe, squashed, or slightly past their best strawberries to use up. Soft, fluffy, with bursts of fresh strawberry and swirls of sticky jam, they are genuinely next level. Make a batch on the weekend and you'll be thanking your past self all week!
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Lemon Orzo Salad
Fresh, peppery arugula really shines in this bright and zesty Lemon Orzo Salad. Tender orzo tossed with heaps of seasonal arugula and a punchy lemon-garlic dressing for a simple pasta salad that's light, vibrant, and ready in under 15 minutes. Perfect for warm-weather lunches, BBQs, picnics, and easy patio dinners this June.
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Cherry Overnight Oats
Cherry season and overnight oats are the match you didn't know you needed! With cherries and almonds they lean into that classic cherry bakewell flavour combination but in make-ahead breakfast style with zero cooking. Make up a batch the night before and feel like you've got your life together when you grab them fromt he fridge the next day!
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Vegan Asparagus Pasta
With asparagus still going strong this month this creamy Asparagus Lemon Pasta Salad is a no brainer! Tossed in a silky, lemony, mustardy sauce, the tender pasta and asparagus are so delicious. Ready in under 20 minutes this dish works equally well served hot or cold, and that makes it endlessly versatile, whether you're packing a picnic, taking a side to a cookout, or throwing together a quick weeknight dinner.
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Strawberry Banana Peanut Butter Smoothie
Sweet strawberries, creamy banana, and peanut butter blended into a thick, satisfying smoothie. It's got nostalgic PBJ vibes and is such a great way to start your day when the mornings start warming up.
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Curried Carrot Fritters
These Curried Carrot Fritters are the kind of low-effort, high-reward recipe I absolutely love having in my back pocket and a re a brilliant way to use up a glut of carrots (carrot tops included!). Light, perfectly spiced, quick and easy. I love these with a crisp, fresh salad.
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Vegan Blueberry Cake
When blueberries are in season this Vegan Blueberry Cake is a must make. Made in one bowl with just 8 ingredients, it's low-effort and REALLY delicious! The golden crust, the soft, fluffy, blueberry-packed sponge, the drippy icing...Absolute perfection! Whether you're bringing something to a BBQ, hosting friends, or just want a slice with your afternoon coffee, this one delivers every single time.
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Grilled Baby Potatoes
These Grilled Baby Potatoes with Rosemary are the side dish that disappears first at every single summer cookout. Slightly charred and crispy on the outside, creamy and sweet on the inside, they come together with minimal fuss and pair with pretty much anything.
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Vegan Cherry Muffins
Buttery, soft, and absolutely bursting with juicy cherries and crunchy almonds in every single bite, these cherry muffins are absolutely delicious and a must make this cherry season!
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Sugar Snap Pea Salad
Snappy, vibrant peas and fresh dill, paired with a zingy lemon, mustard, and garlic vinaigrette is such a winning combination and super easy to throw together. It works beautifully alongside anything coming off the grill, or on its own as a fresh, crunchy, light lunch.
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Carrot Soup with Noodles & Shredded Tofu
This Carrot Soup With Noodles and Shredded Tofu is the vibrant, light yet satisfying soup that you need in your June rotation. We're talking silky, creamy carrot broth loaded with tender noodles, chewy crispy spiced shredded tofu, and a drizzle of chili oil that ties the whole thing together beautifully. It's hearty and packed with texture, but still feels bright and fresh!
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Green Bean Potato Salad
This Green Bean Potato Salad is not your average mayo-loaded situation. Instead we've got tender new potatoes, fresh green beans, and charred sweet red peppers all tossed in a flavour-packed lemony, mustardy, caper vinaigrette. It works warm or cold, which makes it an absolute dream for weeknight dinners, BBQs, and picnics.
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Cauliflower Rice Bowls
These bowls absolutely deliver on flavour and will leave you feeling nourished and satisfied! We're talking cauliflower rice topped with crispy cinnamon sweet potatoes and a creamy, garlicky avocado mash that ties the whole thing together beautifully.
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Stuffed Cucumber Cups
Stuffed Cucumber Cups are perfect for warm June days becuase there is no cooking involved! We've got cool, crispy cucumber cups filled to the brim with creamy chickpea salad, then finished with green onion, toasted sesame seeds, and a generous drizzle of chili oil for a nice kick. They come together so easily and yet somehow feel a bit special, which makes them perfect for everything from a lazy lunch to a summer spread. Trust me, these are going to be on heavy rotation!
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Vegan Brothy Rice Bowls
Brothy Rice Bowls are perfect for those late spring/early summer days when the weather can't make up it's mind and you need something cozy but also fresh and vibrant for dinner. With flavour-packed broth, fluffy rice, caramelized "beef" and loads of fresh and crunchy toppings, you can have this ready in under 30 minutes. Perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner that's really satisfying while also being light and fresh!
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Carrot Cake Smoothie
This Carrot Cake Smoothie is basically dessert for breakfast, and I am absolutely here for it! Packed with two whole carrots and a lineup of wholesome ingredients, it delivers 17 grams of plant protein and is perfect for those June mornings when you want something quick, satisfying, and healthy that tastes indulgent.
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Cauliflower Alfredo
This one will surprise you! When cauliflower is in season this Cauliflower Alfredo recipe is just what you need! It's quick and easy, rich, creamy, and deeply satisfying, and is much lighter than a typical vegan alfredo made with dairy-free cream or cashews. A lighter, healthier pasta night that doesn't ask you to compromise on flavour? Yes please.
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Chard Stir Fry
This Swiss Chard Soba Noodle Stir Fry is one of those weeknight lifesavers that I keep coming back to. Made with a bunch of chard and a handful of pantry staples, it's on the table in just 15 minutes. Quick, satisfying, and exactly the kind of no-stress dinner June calls for. It's worth noting that beet greens work beautifully here instead of the chard!
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Mango Banana Smoothie
Seasonally sweet mango + creamy banana = smoothie perfection. This Mango Banana Smoothie is thick, creamy, and tastes like a mini tropical vacation in a glass. It's quick to blend, naturally delicious, and exactly the kind of sunshiney breakfast or snack you'll want on repeat all summer long.
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Green Sauce
When the fresh herbs are popping this herby, citrusy, spicy, sauce is just what you need to use them up! t takes minutes to make in a blender or food processor, and will make any June meal better! One reviewer said they never leave comments but had to this time because it's the best green sauce they'd ever had. That tells you everything you need to know!
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Strawberry Lemon Sweet Rolls
Soft, fluffy sweet rolls oozing with sticky sweet fresh strawberry filling and finished with a generous swirl of zingy lemon icing. Honestly, one bite and you'll understand why I couldn't not include these!
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Vegan Broccoli Pasta
This Vegan Broccoli Pasta is made with just a handful of ingredients in about 15 minutes. It's creamy, cheesy, garlicky, and lemony in all the right ways. Dangerously good is how it's described in the post, and honestly, I think that's fair warning!
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Dark Chocolate Hummus
Well, you need something delicious to dip those fresh strawberries into! 😜 This Dark Chocolate Hummus is rich, deeply chocolatey, and a real crowd-pleaser at parties and potlucks. Bring it to your next summer gathering and watch it disappear!
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Easy Strawberry Vinaigrette
This Strawberry Vinaigrette is light, fresh, tangy, and absolutely bursting with fruity strawberry flavour. It's the perfect dressing to drizzle over leafy greens all spring and summer long!
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Lemon Lavender Shortbread Cookies
These Lemon Lavender Shortbread Cookies are rich, buttery, melt-in-your-mouth delicious, with bright lemon flavour and delicate, fragrant, floral notes from the lavender. They're especially perfect for June, when lavender is blooming and you can snip flowers straight from the garden. A beautiful way to celebrate early summer!
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Vegan Black Bean Burgers
These Zesty Black Bean Burgers are the BBQ staple you need in your back pocket all summer long. Packed with flavour, genuinely satisfying, and not mushy (which, let's be honest, is the black bean burger struggle we've all faced). A tried and true reader favourite, and once you try them, it's easy to see why.
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Banana Oatmeal Blueberry Muffins
These Easy One-Bowl Banana Oatmeal Blueberry Muffins come together in about 30 minutes and are packed with whole grains, fruit, and fibre. Great for breakfast, snacks, and freezer-friendly meal prep, they're a simple way to make the most of early summer blueberries!
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