It's July, and the farmers' markets are overflowing, the berries are at their absolute best, tomatoes and peaches are finally starting to shine, and the BBQ is getting a serious workout. The days are long, my garden is thriving, and meals naturally shift outdoors whenever possible.
It's a month where fresh, seasonal ingredients do most of the heavy lifting, and this collection of seasonal vegan recipes for July is packed with the dishes I turn to when I want something vibrant, easy, and full of summer flavour.
Whether you're hosting a backyard cookout, heading to the beach with a picnic, enjoying dinner on the patio, or simply looking for easy meals that make the most of summer produce, there's something here for every July occasion. One recipe for every day of the month.
Mel x
P.S. Check out my summer recipes category if you are looking for even more recipes to make this summer!
Saucy Skillet Tofu & Zucchini
A quick, flavour-packed dinner that's perfect for zucchini season. Tender tofu and fresh summer zucchini are cooked in a deliciously savoury sauce, all in one pan for easy cleanup. It's a simple, satisfying meal perfect for when the garden and farmer's market are overflowing with zucchini.
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No-Churn Any Berry Sorbet
Made with just 2 ingredients and ready in minutes, it's fruity, refreshing, and perfect for using up frozen berries. No ice cream maker, no waiting around, and no fuss. Just scoop, blend, and enjoy a naturally sweet, vibrant frozen treat that's ideal for hot July days!
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Vegan Jalapeño Corn Scones
Packed with sweet summer corn these jalapeno corn scones pack a nice little spicy kick, and plenty of savoury flavour. Tender, flaky, and perfect for summer lunches, picnics, potlucks, and serving alongside soups, salads, or BBQs. Such a great way to make the most of fresh corn when it's at its peak!
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Peach Quinoa Salad
This Peach Quinoa Salad is summer in a bowl! Juicy, sweet peaches are paired with fluffy quinoa, fresh herbs, and a bright, zesty dressing for a light yet satisfying meal. Perfect for warm July days, picnics, BBQs, and making the most of peach season while it lasts.
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Cherry Smoothie
This Cherry Smoothie is thick, creamy, bursting with sweet cherry flavour, and a great way to enjoy cherry season. With its gorgeous colour and naturally sweet taste, it's like summer in a glass!
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Marinated Chickpeas
A simple summer staple! They're perfect for tossing into salads, piling onto grain bowls, or serving as an easy snack with some flatbread or tortilla chips. Make a batch and keep them in the fridge to add a quick, protein and flavour-boost to meals and snacks all week long.
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Easy Tomato Fritters
Crispy on the outside, tender in the middle, and packed with fresh tomato flavour, these delicious and easy tomato fritters are perfect as a light lunch, appetizer, or side dish. A simple, seasonal recipe you'll find yourself making on repeat all through tomato season!
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Vegan Zucchini Bread
This Vegan Zucchini Bread is a longtime reader favourite and a delicious way to use up summer's abundant zucchini. Moist, perfectly spiced, and packed with flavour, it's the kind of recipe you'll find yourself baking on repeat all season long. Great for breakfast, snacks, lunchboxes, or sneaking an extra veggie into your day!
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Easy Banana Peanut Butter Ice Cream Bars
A simple and very delicious frozen treat made with a creamy blend of bananas and peanut butter coated in thick chocolate. Easy to make, no ice cream maker required, and perfect for a refreshing summer dessert!
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Easy Tomato Basil Soup
The only tomato soup recipe you need this summer! Ready in just 10 minutes and made with only 4 ingredients (plus salt, pepper & optional olive oil) it's fresh, vibrant, simple, and really lets the tomatoes and basil shine with no interruptions!
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Vegan Peach Cobbler
Nothing says peach season quite like a warm Vegan Peach Cobbler! With juicy, jammy peaches and a buttery, golden crust that's crisp around the edges and soft in the middle, it's the ultimate summer dessert. Easy to make with just a handful of pantry staples and absolutely perfect served warm with a scoop of vegan vanilla ice cream!
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Cherry Tomato Sauce
This Cherry Tomato Sauce is a simple, summer-perfect pasta sauce that's made for using up an abundance of ripe cherry tomatoes. Made with just 6 ingredients, it's quick, easy, and ready in 20 minutes!
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Easy Vegan Ratatouille
This easy and rustic Ratatouille is packed with zucchini, eggplant, peppers, and juicy tomatoes. It's like a one-pan celebration of summer vegetables and is perfect for using up whatever's overflowing in the garden or at the farmer's market!
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Vegan Peach Cake
A soft, tender summer bake that lets your beautiful ripe peaches really shine. Full of juicy peach pieces and vanilla, it's sweet, fluffy and fragrant. Ideal for serving at summer gatherings, or for an afternoon treat.
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Vegan Elote Pasta Salad
This pasta salad takes everything you love about Mexican street corn and turns it into a fresh, flavour-packed summer side dish. Sweet corn, black beans, tender pasta, a creamy tangy dressing, and plenty of fresh herbs come together for the perfect BBQ, potluck, or picnic salad. A delicious way to make the most of sweet summer corn!
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Habanero Hot Sauce
Pepper season is heating up, and this Fiery Habanero Hot Sauce is the perfect way to put those summer peppers to good use. It's bold, vibrant, and seriously spicy, with just the right balance of heat and flavour. Drizzle it on tacos, grain bowls, sandwiches, and more for an instant kick of summer-grown goodness.
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Green Bean Potato Salad
A fresh summer twist on a classic, making the most of two July favourites: tender new potatoes and crisp green beans. Tossed in a bright, flavourful dressing, it's the perfect side dish for BBQs, picnics, and potlucks, and a delicious way to celebrate peak-season produce.
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Ginger Peach Smoothie
Make the most of peach season with this creamy Ginger Peach Smoothie! With juicy ripe peaches and spicy, warming ginger it's a delicious way to celebrate one of summer's sweetest fruits while they're at their juicy best.
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Grilled Potato Packets
These Grilled Potato Packets are the ultimate summer side dish! Tender potatoes are wrapped in foil with seasonings and cooked on the grill until perfectly soft, sweet, and flavourful. Easy to prep in advance, easy to customize, and perfect for BBQs, camping trips, and backyard gatherings, they're a delicious way to keep the oven off and make the most of grilling season.
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Stuffed Cucumber Cups
These Stuffed Cucumber Cups are a fun and unexpected way to enjoy a cool and protein-packed chickpea salad on a hot day! Finished with green onion, toasted sesame seeds, and a generous drizzle of chili oil they are packed with interest and flavour and perfect for a quick summer meal or impressive appetizer.
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Grilled Nectarines (Or Peaches)
If you've got ripe nectarines or peaches, this is a simple grilled dessert that's well worth trying! Pop them in foil with vegan butter, cinnamon and vanilla, and throw them on the grill. Serve hot with a big scoop of ice cream!
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Peach Baked Oatmeal
Sweet, summery Peach Baked Oatmeal! With hearty oats and sweet juicy peaches, it's wholesome, delicious, and great for breakfast meal prep!
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Lemon Blueberry Loaf
My most popular cake recipe! Loaded with juicy, fresh lemon, studded with blueberries and drizzled in lemon glaze. This soft & fluffy Lemon Blueberry Loaf is made in one bowl and no mixer is required!
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Baked Vegan Orzo Recipe
This baked vegan orzo recipe is an easy, throw-it-all-in, cheesy one-pot wonder featuring tender orzo, cherry tomatoes, zucchini and any other veggies. It's a great recipe for using up excess summer vegetables!
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Nutritional Yeast Salad Dressing
The perfect punchy dressing for your summer greens, BBQs and grain bowls! This nutritional yeast salad dressing is so creamy, tangy, rich and lip-smackingly good you'll be wanting to put it on everything!
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Chili Garlic Eggplant With Rice
This Chili Garlic Eggplant is full of punchy flavours. It's garlicky, spicy, sweet, and savoury and so good with some fluffy rice. A great way to do local eggplants justice this summer!
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Creamy Vegan Corn Chowder
I look forward to corn season every year and this chowder is a great way to use it! It's ready in about 30 minutes and is so creamy and comforting. Highly recommend serving it with my jalapeno corn scones!
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Raspberry Overnight Oats
The ultimate no-cook, meal-prep breakfast for warm weather and a greay way to use up your fresh raspberry haul. They take just 5 minutes to prep the night before and because they are served chilled straight from the fridge, they offer a cool, creamy, and refreshing start to hot summer days.
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Watermelon Mint Salad
Sweet cubed watermelon, crunchy English cucumber, and a handful of fresh mint, all tossed in a super simple lemon-herb dressing. It's hydrating, naturally sweet, and pairs perfectly with anything fresh off the grill. Pro-tip: Toss in some crumbled vegan feta for a perfect salty-sweet contrast.
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Creamy Orzo With Zucchini
This Creamy Orzo with Zucchini is perfect for a special dinner! The contrasting textures and flavours are on point with the lusciously creamy orzo, soft, sweet, roasted zucchini, chewy, melty vegan cheese, and golden, crispy, panko crumbs. It's beautiful, simple, and big on flavour.
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Easy Blueberry Jam
You can't beat homemade jam and all you need to make this one is blueberries (fresh or frozen), sugar, lemon, and vanilla. It's bright, sweet, bursting with blueberry flavour, and really easy.
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