Vegan Father’s Day Recipes

Vegan Father’s Day recipes — including burgers, tacos, grilled sandwiches, and spicy snacks — are sure to please Dad! You’ll find something to suit everyone’s tastebuds, whether your grilling or enjoying dinner indoors.

Vegan Father’s Day

Father’s Day is coming up soon, and just like with any other holiday, most of us will be celebrating with food. Since Father’s Day falls right in the middle of June, it’s common to celebrate with a barbecue. People don’t always think of that the grill and vegetables go well together, but they’re actually a match made in heaven. Think grilled eggplant sandwiches with corn on the cob or tofu skewers and kale  slaw.

If you don’t have a grill or if rain is in the forecast, don’t worry – I’ve included recipes that can be made indoors, too.

I’ve put together a menu of dad-friendly vegan recipes that are perfect for serving the family this Father’s Day. (Or on any weekend this summer, for that matter!

Vegan Father’s Day Recipes

Spicy Snacks

Buffalo Cauliflower Bites with Cashew Ranch Dressing

These spicy vegan wings are perfect for parties, and they’re an excellent appetizer or snack.

 

Seitan Skewers with Chimichurri and Jalapeño Lime Aioli

These are a fun appetizer for summertime cookouts. You can serve a few of them together with some vegetables for a main course, too. 

 

Jalapeno Poppers

Stuffed with non-dairy cheese and topped with panko bread crumbs, these snacks are the perfect combination of spicy, creamy, and crunchy!

 

Queso Dip

This dip is made with vegetables, making it sneakily healthy!

 

Fresh Salsa

Serve this homemade dip with tortilla chips or cut veggies as an appetizer, or use it as a taco topper.

 

Totally Loaded Nachos

Loaded with beans, veggies, and cashew cheese, these nachos are sure to please everyone!

 

For the Grill

Grilled Eggplant Sandwiches

Topped with onions and peppers, this Grilled Eggplant Sandwich is a summertime favorite.

 

 

Lemon Rosemary Grilled Tofu Sandwich

Brightly flavored lemon-rosemary marinade is the star of this Grilled Tofu Sandwich. Piled high with avocado and pesto, it’s bound to become a summertime favorite!

 

Tofu Skewers

Grilled Tofu Skewers – made with pineapple, onion, and pepper — is the ultimate vegan barbecue recipe!

Street Fair Corn

Thanks to NYC Vegan by Michael Suchman and Ethan Ciment, you don’t have to travel to New York to try this summertime favorite.

Main Dishes

Chipotle Lentil Burgers

These burgers are spiced to perfection with chipotle, chili powder, and cayenne. 

 

Black Bean Burgers with Roasted Garlic Aioli

Homemade vegan black bean burgers are loaded with flavor! Made with mushrooms, brown rice, sun-dried tomatoes, and Better Than Bouillon Vegetarian No Beef Base, this black bean patty recipe is easy to make comes together super quickly.

 

Potato, Pesto, and Arugula Pizza

Pesto, potatoes, and arugula come together deliciously in this pizza, which was inspired by a dish from Peacefood Cafe in New York City.

 

Chorizo Tacos

This recipe is a Taco Tuesday favorite, but you can enjoy them any day of the week!

Side Dishes

Broccoli Slaw

This salad is a delicious side dish for your summertime sandwiches or burgers.

Raw Kale Slaw

This raw vegan kale slaw is perfect for summertime picnics. Serve it instead of coleslaw. It’s great on it’s own, and it also makes an excellent side dish for grilled vegetable sandwiches or veggie burgers. 

 

German Potato Salad

This warm potato salad is a fun addition to any summertime cookout!

 

Caesar Pasta Salad

Loaded with hearty chickpeas, crispy romaine, and a creamy dairy-free dressing, it’s perfect for potlucks, picnics, cookouts, and bbqs.

What are your favorite vegan Father’s Day recipes?