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31 Plant-Based Recipes For Memorial Day

Published: May 29, 2021 · Modified: Jul 9, 2021 by Shane Martin · This post may contain affiliate links.

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31 Plant-Based Recipes for Memorial Day perfect for grilling, picnics, and family gatherings.

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Memorial Day is a day set aside to honor the men and women who have died in service to our country. And, for many, it’s considered the unofficial start of summer.

To help you craft your menu for this Memorial Day weekend I’ve put together a delicious list of side dishes, veggie burgers, pasta salad, and more of my favorite vegan recipes. All of these delicious recipes are simple, plant-based, and healthy!

So sit back and enjoy your long weekend by serving up these vegan Memorial Day recipes. And, let us not forget the men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice on our behalf.

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Smoky Bacon Flavored Hummus

Smoky Bacon Flavored Hummus

This Smoky Bacon Flavored Hummus hits all the main tastebud spots and will make you the party favorite. It’s sweet, salty, and savory with a hint of smoke. Low-fat, oil-free, easy to make, and absolutely delicious!

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Vegan Buffalo Tofu Wings

Vegan buffalo tofu wings are the perfect appetizer, game day snack, or comfort food. Covered in a crunchy panko bread crumb mixture then tossed in a hot and spicy buffalo sauce, they’re baked to crispy perfection and completely oil-free.

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The Best Vegan French Onion Dip

This Vegan French Onion Dip is so easy to make and a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Made with homemade dry onion soup mix and creamy Cashew Sour Cream, it’s perfect for the holidays, gatherings, and snacking. Serve it with crackers, chips, or fresh veggies.

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Vegan Buffalo Chicken Dip

This Vegan Buffalo Chicken Dip is absolutely incredible! Rich, creamy, delicious, & healthy. Perfect for holidays, game day, family gatherings, or any other day that ends in “y.” Vegan, gluten-free, oil-free, & packed with protein.

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Vegan Buffalo Cauliflower Wings

These baked Buffalo Cauliflower Wings are absolutely the BEST! Soft, crispy, and spicy all at once. Serve these with my Vegan Ranch Dressing to make one incredible party food, appetizer, or snack! Vegan and oil free.

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Game Day Cheese Dip

Easy Vegan Cashew Queso

This Easy Vegan Cashew Queso is the perfect plant-based cheese dip. It’s great for the big game or any gathering. Healthy, dairy-free, and delicious!

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Roasted Red Pepper Walnut Dip (Muhammara)

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This quick, easy, and healthy homemade Roasted Red Pepper Walnut Dip also known as Muhammara will be your new favorite dip for veggies, crackers, pita, and makes for a fantastic wrap or sandwich spread.

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Mexican Seven Layer Dip

The Best Vegan 7 Layer Dip

This is the best Vegan 7 Layer Dip! It’s made with healthy, whole-food ingredients and is the perfect appetizer or party treat.

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Vegan Carrot Hot Dogs

These Vegan Carrot Hot Dogs are THE perfect plant-based alternative to regular hot dogs! Healthy, LOW-FAT, easy, delicious, and great for a cookout.

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Vegan BBQ Tempeh Ribs

BBQ Tempeh Ribs are smoky, sweet, savory, and so easy to make. Smother these vegan ribs in my homemade barbecue sauce then bake or grill for one amazing backyard bbq!

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Best Vegan Pulled Pork Sandwich (BBQ Jackfruit)

The BEST Vegan Pulled Pork Sandwich made with canned jackfruit! Serve it on a toasted baguette topped with creamy vegan coleslaw for an unbelievable meal. This pulled jackfruit recipe is so close to the real thing it’s scary. Smoky, sweet, tender, and absolutely delicious!

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Crispy Blackened Tofu

These crispy Blackened Tofu steaks are marinated in soy sauce, coated in a spicy blackened seasoning, and then cooked to perfection. They’re hearty, delicious, and so easy to make!

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Chickpea Salad Sandwich with lettuce and tomato on cutting board.

Chickpea Salad Sandwich

A delicious vegan Chickpea Salad Sandwich. It’s loaded with protein; full of fiber; and, super hearty! No cooking and takes less than 10-minutes to prepare. Lunch…is served!

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Vegan Taco Meat

The BEST Vegan Taco Meat is made with cauliflower, mushrooms, walnuts, and spices. It’s so easy to make and ready in only 20 minutes. The perfect vegan ‘meat’ substitute.

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The Best Vegan Macaroni Salad

The BEST Vegan Macaroni Salad is so easy to make and ready in less than 30 minutes. A classic side dish loaded with crunchy colorful veggies, covered in a rich and creamy dressing, and a guaranteed crowd pleaser. The best cold pasta salad for a summer barbecue, cookout, and any gathering with family and friends.

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The Best Vegan Potato Salad (Oil-Free)

The best vegan potato salad recipe is easy, healthy, and oil-free! Tender potatoes tossed in a rich and creamy oil-free cashew mayo with crunchy celery bring this dish to life. Creamy, easy, and delicious, it’s a must for any potluck or gathering and a guaranteed favorite.

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Easy Vegan Coleslaw

This Easy Vegan Coleslaw is creamy, delicious, and so easy to make. Made in one bowl with 5 ingredients, it’s the perfect vegan slaw for BBQ dishes, picnics, and summer potlucks! Oil-free, gluten-free, and healthy.

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Best Vinegar Coleslaw Recipe (No Mayo)

This Vinegar coleslaw recipe is a Carolina-style cabbage salad and the perfect side dish for your summer barbecue. Made with just 7 simple ingredients, this coleslaw is tangy, sweet, crunchy, and delicious. There’s no mayo and it’s completely oil-free!

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Easy Roasted Asparagus (Perfect & Oil-Free)

Easy Roasted Asparagus is so simple to make and cooks up perfectly tender and crisp every time. 1 pan, 4 ingredients, and 12 minutes are all you need for this great springtime or summer side dish. Vegan, oil-free, and gluten-free.

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Tomato Cucumber Salad (No Oil)

This simple Tomato Cucumber Salad recipe is bright, light, fresh, and delicious. It’s an easy summer salad made with English cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, crunchy red onion, and covered in a sweet and tangy oil-free dressing.

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Easy Grilled Corn On The Cob (The Best!)

Grilled Corn On The Cob is a great summer side dish! It’s so easy to make and ready in 10 minutes. Slather it with my vegan Cashew Mayo and a sprinkle of smoked paprika for amazing flavor.

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Homemade Vegan Creamed Corn closeup in cast iron skillet

Homemade Vegan Creamed Corn

Delicious, rich, and creamy Homemade Vegan Creamed Corn recipe. Plant-based, vegan, low-fat, and ready in as little as 20 minutes.

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Vegan Squash Casserole

This Vegan Squash Casserole is creamy, cheesy, and delicious! A Southern favorite made healthy, low-fat, and ready in as little 35 minutes.

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Vegan green bean onion ring casserole on a plate and in cast iron skillet.

Vegan Green Bean Casserole With Onion Rings

It’s not just a green bean casserole. It’s Vegan Green Bean Casserole with Onion Rings. Made with Shane & Simple Creamy Vegan Mushroom Soup and Crunch Oven Baked Onion Rings. Easy, filling, manly, hearty, healthy, and BIG TIME DELICIOUS!

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Vegan Hash Brown Casserole

Vegan Hash Brown Casserole is so easy to make, cheesy, and the perfect holiday side dish! You can make it with frozen hashbrowns and throw it together in just minutes. Absolute comfort food!

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no-bake chocolate peanut butter pie with fork

No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie

This Easy Vegan No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie is rich, dark, creamy, smooth and absolutely delicious. Only 8 simple ingredients and no baking.

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Easy Baked Cinnamon Apples

Baked Cinnamon Apples are the ultimate Fall recipe and so easy to make. Made in one bowl with only 6 ingredients, this recipe makes for a perfectly healthy apple dessert, topping, or side dish you and your family will love all season long.

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Vegan Peanut Butter Cookies

These Vegan Peanut Butter Cookies are so easy to make with just 1 bowl 3 ingredients. They’re soft, crumbly, and melt in your mouth delicious. Ready in less than 15 minutes and sure to be a family favorite.

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3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars (No Bake)

Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars are so easy to make and require only 3 wholesome ingredients with no baking. Kid-friendly, healthy, and the perfect dessert or snack. Vegan and gluten-free.

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Chocolate Peanut Butter Vegan No-Bake Cookies

Delicious Vegan No-Bake Cookies made with chocolate and peanut butter! Easy to make and perfect for a quick and healthy snack. Made with just 7 simple ingredients.

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The Best Vegan Carrot Cake

The absolute best vegan carrot cake recipe! Perfectly spiced and so easy to make, this cake is moist, dense, and topped with an amazing vegan cream cheese frosting made from cashews.

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