This year has been going by so quickly, I can’t believe it’s almost the end of June! I feel like it was only weeks ago when I was deciding what to pack for my move to Canada. To think I’ve been here for almost two months already. Wow. It’s been exciting and terrifying at the same time but more about that later. Today i’m going to share 20 vegan early summer recipes I think you’re going to love. Some of these are my own recipes and some of them are recipes from other bloggers. You can click either on the title of each recipe or the photos to go to the original post.
One of the things I really enjoy here are the farmer’s markets. Especially the St. Lawrence farmer’s market here in Toronto with all the local farmers every Saturday. I usually buy so much food there I can hardly carry it all myself and it’s not even that expensive! We don't have this back in Prague. I mean, there are farmer’s markets, yes, but not to this extent. The produce is usually from a different country and most of the time the people selling it don’t even know where it’s from. And when it’s finally local, there isn’t much variety - it’s usually just things like carrots, beets, leek, potatoes, and tomatoes.
Here at St. Lawrence you can get local everything - root vegetables, lettuce, fresh herbs, sprouts (I wish we had sprouts back home!), all kinds of potatoes, peppers, zucchini, eggplant, dry legumes, mushroom, seasonal fruits, and even things like honey, maple syrup, coffee beans, and much more. And then you go to the main building where the farmer’s market is every day and there’s even more - literally anything you’re craving.
I do love farmer’s markets if you couldn’t tell haha.
Anyways, I hope this post comes in handy when you don’t know what to do with all the early summer produce that’s at farmer’s markets right now - asparagus, strawberries, rhubarb, spring onions, peas, etc. My personal favorite is the Summer Salad with Strawberry Vinaigrette. I definitely need to try that one, it looks amazing! Which one is your favorite?
Jessica says
Rhubarb season is my favorite time of year! I am definitely going to try making the jam!
xo Jessica
http://www.whatsfordinneresq.com
Veronika | thehealthfulideas says
Yay! I'm actually going to do the same, I just bought a bunch of rhubarb the other day :)
Sophie says
These look amazing! I'm going to have to bookmark this for lovely summer recipes <3
Veronika | thehealthfulideas says
yay! I'm glad you like the selection :)
Marie, Mamma's Cooking says
Great ideas! I have a friend who is vegan and I'm always looking for recipes so that I can make a good option for him for dinner!
Veronika | thehealthfulideas says
Aw that's great! Thanks for the comment Marie! :)
Claire - Heart Handmade Uk says
oh wow. I'm bookmarking this for sure. My Father in law brought home some pistachio pesto from italy... omg it was amazing. We made it with just plain veg pasta and it was delicious :)
Veronika | thehealthfulideas says
wow that does sound incredibly delicious!
Neely Moldovan says
Im not a vegan but I love vegan recipes!
Veronika | thehealthfulideas says
that's great to hear!
Jenna Urben says
Such a great collection!! You've really inspired me to get into my kitchen this weekend.
Veronika | thehealthfulideas says
That makes me so happy!<3
Denisse | Le Petit Eats says
These all look so colorful and fun!
Veronika | thehealthfulideas says
I know, right? Thank you!
Marissa says
Good timing! I'm not "vegan," but am forced to eat that way due to food allegies. This is helpful.
Veronika | thehealthfulideas says
I'm glad I can help! I know how you feel, allergies can be a pain in the ass
Rachel R Ritlop says
YUMMY!! Totally saving these for some dinners and lunches this summer! thank you!
Veronika | thehealthfulideas says
yay!!<3
Joscelyn | Wife Mama Foodie says
Wow, every thing looks so delicious! I can't believe they're all vegan too! Saving this page for future reference!!
Veronika | thehealthfulideas says
I know right? Vegan food keeps surprising! :P
Helen says
These all look so tasty! I can't believe they are all vegan!
Veronika | thehealthfulideas says
Right? I wanna eat them all :P
lauren says
So good! Though I'm not strictly vegan, I still love eating vegan recipes. That basil pesto pasta with beets looks positively divine!
Veronika | thehealthfulideas says
Thanks so much Lauren! :)
Lauren | Love Lola says
I'm always looking for new healthy meal ideas. These look absolutely delicious!
Veronika | thehealthfulideas says
Thanks, Lauren! <3