Gone are the days when summer’s best vegetarian recipes consisted of just Caprese salad and grilled vegetable skewers. This list is packed with hearty, flavorful dinner recipes, plus tons that are welcome any time of day. Grill masters, don’t worry: nobody said you can’t get that charcoal kettle going—plenty of meatless ingredients welcome a bit of char. Whether you’re looking for quick weeknight vegetarian dinner ideas, something to celebrate your farmers market haul to take along to a picnic, or a crowd-pleasing dish for the holiday barbecue, these summery vegetarian recipes have your back. Because when it’s too hot to turn on the oven, you maybe need a little extra inspiration.
