The New Vegetarian Cooking For Everyone

Sean's Falafel and Cucumber Sauce

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Summer is one of the best times to be eating vegetarian. Home gardens and farmers' markets are overrun with fresh produce, just begging to be the star of your lunch or dinner. Our collection of 15 vegetarian recipes will have you cooking throughout the entire season. This round up highlights some of our summertime vegetarian favorites, from tomato pie to fried zucchini cakes.

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Summer Vegetable Ratatouille

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Ratatouille highlights the best of summer produce — zucchini, squash, and bell peppers — with a light tomato sauce that doesn't overpower the fresh flavors. Serve with a side of rice pilaf or pasta.

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Black Bean and Couscous Salad

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By using vegetable broth, this easy recipe suddenly becomes vegetarian- and vegan-friendly. The combination of couscous, beans, and summer vegetables is sure to satisfy.

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Connie's Zucchini "Crab" Cakes

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Skip the seafood at dinner time and instead use in-season zucchini. This vegetarian version of crab cakes uses Old Bay seasoning for a boost of flavor.

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Carrot Hot Dogs

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"I made these and were surprised at how good they were," says user patd. "Even my meat-eating husband liked them."

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Suki's Spinach and Feta Pasta

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Pasta tossed with seasonal vegetables is a great vegetarian summer recipe. This recipe combines tomatoes, spinach, mushrooms, and a dash of salty feta.

Related:Vegetarian Pasta Recipes

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Tomato Pie

Tomato Pie II

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Who says pies have to be sweet? Highlight the deep flavor of fresh tomatoes by tucking them into this creamy and cheesy recipe.

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Stuffed Peppers My Way

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"This was excellent and easy," says reviewer JUDYVENTERS. "Roasting the peppers first gave them wonderful flavor."

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California Grilled Veggie Sandwich

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The grill isn't just reserved for meat! This sandwich is infused with flavorful thanks to the grilled vegetables, garlicky sauce, and a sprinkle of feta cheese.

Related:Mouthwatering Vegetarian Grilling Recipes

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Sean's Falafel and Cucumber Sauce

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Falafels are the perfect protein-packed vegetarian meal. Pair them with this creamy cucumber dill sauce for an unbeatable dinner.

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Grilled Tofu Skewers with Sriracha Sauce

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"These were delicious," says reviewer Panda. "They were gobbled up within minutes at my potluck supper!"

Related: How to Cook With Tofu

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Summer Vegetarian Chili

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Chili might sound a little heavy for summertime, but this vegetarian recipe is surprisingly light. Corn, zucchini, and bell peppers combine with beans for a well rounded dish.

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Hot or Cold Vegetable Frittata

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For those summer days when it's way too hot outside, this convenient frittata is delicious cold or warm.

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Lime-Curry Tofu Stir-Fry

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Fresh basil, zucchini, and bell peppers pair up with tofu for this hearty stir-fry. Serve over a bed of rice or noodles for soaking up the sauce.

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Homemade Black Bean Veggie Burgers

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"Okay, these are awesome," says user Shiny Cooking. "I hate the price of the supermarket veggie burgers and these are even better!"

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Tracey's Fish-Free Summer Ceviche

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Fish is replaced by chopped mozzarella cheese in this vegetarian spin on ceviche. Use as a side dish, or dress it up as a main meal with chips for dipping.

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