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Home » 15 Plant-Based 4th of July 2021 Recipes

15 Plant-Based 4th of July 2021 Recipes

Diane SmithBy Diane Smith Updated on October 18, 2021
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I love the long days of summer and hanging out with friends on the Fourth of July and this year we can actually celebrate together. Let’s be thankful for the small things in our lives and impress our friends with these plant-based 4th of July recipes. Check out my Fourth of July Recipe Roundup that includes recipes from some of my fellow food bloggers. 

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With a little creativity, we can find lots of whole food plant-based 4th of July options. Grilled vegetables are a great choice and of course, there are always veggie burgers. For a few more out-of-the-box ideas check out my other 4th of July Recipe Roundup.

💥 Dig in and enjoy! 💥

15 Plant-Based 4th of July 2021 Recipes

1
bbq soy curls sandwich

Vegan BBQ Sandwich with Soy Curls & cole slaw

Photo Credit: cadryskitchen.com

This hearty vegan BBQ sandwich is loaded with saucy, protein-rich soy curls cooked in an air fryer or skillet and topped with a mound of cool and crunchy coleslaw.

2
vegan smoky bbq baked beans in skillet

Smoky Skillet BBQ Baked Beans (Vegan Baked Beans)

Photo Credit: www.frieddandelions.com

After one bite of these home-cooked baked beans, you’ll never want canned beans again. They have just the right amount of sweetness and tenderness!

3
Watermelon Salad with Tofu Feta

Watermelon Salad with Tofu Feta

Photo Credit: www.plantbasedcooking.com

This watermelon salad is so refreshing and the addition of this quick tofu feta gives it a tangy flavor! This sweet and spicy salad is perfect for your 4th of July festivities.

4
bbq ranch chickpea salad

BBQ Ranch Salad with Chickpeas

Photo Credit: www.veggiessavetheday.com

BBQ Ranch Salad with Chickpeas is a vegan, gluten-free, and oil-free version of a restaurant favorite. It’s hearty enough for the main meal and ready in under 30 minutes.

5
roasted potato salad

Roasted Potato Salad

Photo Credit: www.plantbasedcooking.com

Roast the potatoes the night before and you’ll have these beauties ready to go. Then just add the mix-ins and you can whip this dish up in no time.

6
vegan burger

Vegan Eggplant Pulled Pork Burger (GF)

Photo Credit: www.rhiansrecipes.com

This yummy burger is easy to make, just as tasty as the real thing, and packed full of plant-based nutrition.

7
vegan bbq veggie pizza slices

Vegan BBQ Veggie Pizza

Photo Credit: veganinthefreezer.com

Calling all pizza lovers: this plant-based version has all the rich pizza flavors and textures a person could want.

8
Macaroni Salad

Macaroni Salad

Photo Credit: www.plantbasedcooking.com

A healthy and delicious alternative to the typical fat-laden version – tart and sweet with a touch of heat.

9
chipotle bbq tofu

Chipotle Barbecued Tofu | FatFree Vegan Kitchen

Photo Credit: blog.fatfreevegan.com

You might just give up bottle BBQ sauce forever after you try this zesty recipe. It has every flavor a BBQ sauce needs: sweet, tangy, smoky, and spicy. And because the sauce is ketchup-based, it doesn’t take hours to make.

10
maple chipotle bbq sandwich

Sloppy BBQ Chickpeas Sandwich ~ Veggie Inspired

Photo Credit: www.veggieinspired.com

Sweet, mildly spicy, hearty, and delicious, this “sloppy” sandwich comes together quickly and easily and is husband and kid-approved! You’re all gonna want seconds!

11
vegan bbq ribs

BBQ Tempeh Vegan Ribs

Photo Credit: www.brandnewvegan.com

These BBQ Tempeh Vegan Ribs will surely be the hit of your next BBQ. Meaty, smoky, and super sticky – all the textures and flavors we love from real BBQ – but without the fat & cholesterol!

12
smoky vegan carrot dogs

Smoky Vegan Carrot Dogs

Photo Credit: www.brandnewvegan.com

Yep, these dogs really taste like the real deal! Whisk the marinade together and after a few hours of marinating the cooked carrots, you have yourself a delicious vegan hot dog. All you need is to add toppings. Your guests will be in awe.

13
bbq tempeh

Easy Baked BBQ Tempeh

Photo Credit: www.yummymummykitchen.com

This delicious BBQ baked tempeh is as easy as it gets! Use it as part of a Buddha bowl or in sandwiches, salads, or wraps.

14
veggie kabobs with rice and fresh greens

Grilled Veggie Shish Kabobs with Teriyaki Marinade

Photo Credit: www.yummymummykitchen.com

Fresh and colorful vegetable kabobs with onions, zucchini, bell peppers, pineapple and tofu are perfect for an easy vegan BBQ or summer dinner.

15
vegan bbq jackfruit and avocado slaw meal prep

BBQ Jackfruit & Avocado Slaw Meal Prep

Photo Credit: mealpreponfleek.com

Easy BBQ jackfruit slaw paired with a creamy avocado slaw for the perfect gluten-free vegan summer meal!

16
vegan, gluten-free, and nut free BBQ Party Packs

BBQ Party Pack

Photo Credit: veganyackattack.com

An easy way of getting a veggie fix at the next BBQ you attend!

4th of July 2021 Recipe Roundup

I hope you’ll enjoy these plant-based BBQ dishes as much as my family and I have.


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About Diane Smith

Diane Smith is a certified plant-based nutrition educator, Food Over Medicine instructor, recipe developer, and founder of PlantBasedCooking.com. She helps people transition to a whole-food, plant-based lifestyle with simple recipes, practical nutrition guidance, and realistic strategies for improving health, preventing disease, and aging well.

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  1. Jwiltz

    August 3, 2020 at 2:19 am

    Is there a link for the pizza?

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    • Diane Smith

      August 3, 2020 at 12:23 pm

      Yep, here you go… Vegan BBQ Veggie Pizza. Not sure how that disappeared, but thanks for bring it to my attention!

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