Hey, Reader!

Labor Day is September 7 this year! Let's take a bit of a break from work and enjoy some great cooking. We've got some amazing recipes to throw on the grill, all vegan of course. We've also got some easy non-grill recipes that you can make as your sides, mains, or desserts. Hope you have a lovely holiday weekend!

Vegan Labor Day Recipes

​The Best High Protein Vegan Seitan Burger (Grillable)​

This High Protein Vegan Seitan Burger recipe makes the best vegan burgers loaded with nearly 50 grams of plant based protein and a delicious meaty texture! Whether you cook them on the grill or in a frying pan, you're going to love these juicy seitan burgers. Make them for meal prep (they freeze great!) or bring them to your next cookout!

​Vegan Sausages​

Tender, flavorful, and protein-packed, these Vegan Sausages are easy to make and perfect for all your sausage needs. Grill ‘em and serve in buns or throw in your favorite pasta or soup--this seitan sausage is a winner.

​Vegan Ranch Pasta Salad​

Creamy, zesty, tangy homemade vegan ranch mixed with pasta and fresh veggies--is there anything better than this Vegan Ranch Pasta Salad? This simple and delicious pasta salad is great warm or chilled, and the perfect dish to take to a potluck or cook at home for yourself or your family, and free of any nuts, gluten, oil, or sugar.

​Vegan Guacamole​

​Vegan Guacamole is a great addition to any Taco Tuesday! With creamy avocado, spicy jalapeno peppers, fresh lime juice and zest, and fresh tomatoes, you'll want to put this simple recipe on everything. Enjoy it with your favorite tortilla chips!

​Vegan Ice Cream Cake​

A treat like no other, this Vegan Ice Cream Cake is the ultimate no-bake dessert. Layers of creamy vegan ice cream in a cookie crust with a chocolate shell and cookie crumbles on top… Nostalgia has never tasted this good!

​Melon Salad​

​Melon Salad is a fruit salad that is perfect for a hot summer day. Using a melon baller, scoop from three sweet melons to make little spheres that are fun-sized bites. With a sweet and citrusy light dressing and fresh mint leaves, this refreshing salad will be favorite chilled delight for lunch, dinner, or dessert.

​Vegan Souvlaki​

Marinated and grilled or baked, this Vegan Souvlaki made out of tofu or your favorite meat alternative makes for a great main dish, especially when loaded into a pita with your favorite toppings. This easy vegetarian souvlaki is great any time of year and is great for meal prep or serving to guests.

​Vegan Watermelon Feta Salad​

​Vegan Watermelon Feta Salad is incredibly refreshing, light, and super easy to throw together in less than 15 minutes. Use my easy vegan feta cheese or store-bought vegan feta for a delicious summer salad that’s perfect for sharing.

​Vegan Sheet Pan Quesadilla​

Fun and delicious, this Vegan Sheet Pan Quesadilla is easy to assemble in less than 10 minutes, and then bakes in the oven making it an easy and mostly hands-off dinner! Use your favorite fillings and enjoy with friends, family, or by yourself because the leftovers are delicious too.

​Vegan Macaroni Salad​

Creamy, crowd-pleasing and classic, this Vegan Macaroni Salad will be wolfed down by vegans and non-vegans alike at any gathering or meal. Serve it as a main dish or a side along whatever you like for a refreshing yet satisfying and delicious bite. We love to serve this with our crispy tofu!

​BBQ Jackfruit Sandwich with Vegan Coleslaw​

Bursting with flavor, this easy and quick BBQ Jackfruit Sandwich with Vegan Coleslaw is a great family lunch or dinner, but also perfect for an outdoor gathering. Young jackfruit cooks while the vegan coleslaw is put together, enabling this dish to clock in at just 15 minutes to make.

That's all for now. Hope you all have a fun weekend!

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Liz Madsen
​ZardyPlants​