20 Plant-Based Recipes for Memorial Day

Memorial Day weekend feels like the unofficial start to summer as the season gets warmer and the sun stays out longer.

Make the holiday weekend delicious with these easy summer-inspired potluck-friendly salads, side dishes, grilling recipes, and a handful of desserts and drinks! Happy cooking, friends!

Entrées

AMAZING BBQ Black Bean Burgers! 10 wholesome ingredients, BIG flavor, so satisfying #vegan #glutenfree #burger #plantbased #recipe #minimalistbaker

Smoky BBQ Black Bean Burger

Smoky, hearty black bean burgers with sweet potato, mushrooms, quinoa, and pecans. Wholesome, satisfying, BIG on flavor, and just 10 ingredients required! The ultimate veggie burgers for the grill or stovetop.

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Wood board filled with Roasted Cauliflower Tacos made with Adobo Romesco

Roasted Cauliflower Tacos with Chipotle Romesco

Smoky, roasted cauliflower tacos with a spicy chipotle romesco sauce! An easy (30 minutes!) and flavorful plant-based meal that’s versatile, healthy, and so satisfying!

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Platter of Grilled Veggie Skewers with a small dish of Chimichurri sauce

Veggie Skewers with Magic Green Sauce

Colorful, 30-minute veggie skewers grilled to perfection and served with a chimichurri-inspired sauce! The perfect plant-based side or main for summertime BBQs.

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Wood platter filled with Vegan Jerk Eggplant slices over white rice

Jamaican Jerk Grilled Eggplant (30 Minutes!)

Spicy Jamaican jerk spiced grilled eggplant! Ready in 30 minutes, incredibly flavorful, and the perfect plant-based side dish!

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Sides

Wood platter filled with Roasted Vegetable Salad drizzled with chimichurri

Roasted Vegetable Salad with Magic Green Sauce

30-minute, colorful roasted vegetable salad over greens with macadamia nut cheese and chimichurri-inspired dressing! A satisfying plant-based meal or side!

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Parchment-lined platter filled with Oil-Free Baked Cheesy Fries and a bowl of guacamole

Cheesy Chili Baked Potato Fries (Oil-Free!)

Crispy, cheesy, spicy baked potato fries that are oil-free! Just 5 ingredients and simple methods required. The perfect plant-based side or snack!

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Skillet of Vegan GF Spinach and Artichoke Dip

Kale & White Bean Artichoke Dip

A creamy, savory artichoke dip with sautéed kale, white beans, and nutritional yeast for a cheesy kick. A protein-rich plant-based appetizer that requires just 10 ingredients!

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Platter of Vegetable Quinoa Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms with a measuring cup of chimichurri

Quinoa & Vegetable Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms

Quinoa, black bean, and vegetable stuffed portobello mushrooms with magic green sauce! A hearty, wholesome 30-minute plant-based meal.

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Baking sheet with Grilled Corn drizzled with Vegan Sriracha Aioli

Grilled Corn with Sriracha Aioli

Perfect grilled corn with a savory, spicy sriracha aioli. The perfect summer side dish or snack. 10 ingredients, vegan, and gluten-free.

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Pouring dressing into a glass bowl of our Vegan Potato Salad recipe

Simple Vegan Potato Salad

Creamy, vegan potato salad made with tender potatoes, crispy vegetables, and a zesty, garlic-herb cashew sauce! Undetectably dairy-free and so delicious! A hearty, versatile, plant-based side dish.

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Quick and easy Vegan Crudite with Macadamia Nut Herb Cheese and goodies for dipping

5-Minute Macadamia Cheese + Vegan Crudité!

Creamy macadamia nut cheese and hummus served with roasted and fresh vegetables! The perfect 30-minute plant-based snack or appetizer.

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SUPER Cleansing Slaw with Rosemary Tahini Dressing! 30 minutes, healthy, SO tasty! #vegan #glutenfree #plantbased #salad #minimalistbaker

Super Cleansing Slaw with Rosemary Dressing

Fresh, delicious vegetable slaw with a garlic rosemary tahini dressing! Packed with nutrient-rich vegetables and fruit with cleansing benefits and tons of nutrients. Just 20 minutes required for this incredibly healthy side, snack, or salad base!

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Desserts & Drinks

Scoops of Cherry Pie Ice Cream topped with a fresh cherry

Cherry Pie Ice Cream

Seriously decadent Vegan Cherry Pie Ice Cream made with just 10 ingredients using simple methods! Real pieces of cherry pie filling and crust swirled throughout.

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Batch of Creamy Vegan Lemon Bars topped with lemon slices and powdered sugar

Creamy Vegan Lemon Bars

Creamy, naturally sweetened vegan lemon bars made with 10 simple ingredients and a delicious gluten-free crust.

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Plate with two Raw Banana Splits topped with nut butter, raspberries, and more

5-Minute Raw Banana Splits

Easy-to-make banana splits with coconut yogurt, nut butter, hemp seeds, rawnola, coconut flakes, and berries! Just 5 minutes and 7 ingredients required!

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Slice of no-bake vegan coconut yogurt cheesecake topped with raspberries and orange peel

Vegan No-Bake Coconut Yogurt Cheesecake

Creamy, decadent vegan cheesecake made with a date-walnut crust and cashew-coconut-yogurt filling for the ultimate tangy-sweet treat. Just 10 ingredients required, no-bake, and entirely vegan and gluten-free.

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Vegan Smores Bars with oven roasted marshmallows on top

S’mores Bars (Vegan + GF)

Easy, 10-ingredient, vegan, gluten-free s’mores bars with an almond-pecan-oat crust, chocolate ganache layer, and toasted vegan marshmallows!

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Using a wooden spoon to stir fresh fruit for making White Sangria

Easy Traditional White Sangria

An easy, 8-ingredient (1-pitcher!) recipe for traditional white wine sangria. Brandy and wine recommendations included, and seasonally adaptable!

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Side view of glasses of our whiskey ginger recipe

Orange-Infused Whiskey Ginger

Orange-infused whiskey ginger with fresh lemon and ginger juice. Naturally sweetened, zesty, citrusy, and perfect for the holidays and beyond!

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Two glasses of our Strawberry Rhubarb Margarita recipe

Rhubarb Strawberry Margaritas

6-ingredient rhubarb strawberry margaritas with silver tequila, lime juice, and a homemade rhubarb-strawberry syrup. Tart-sweet, easy to make, and perfect for spring!

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If you give any of these Memorial Day recipes a try, let us know! Leave a comment, or take a picture and tag it #minimalistbaker on Instagram. Cheers, friends!