Year after year, more and more people continue to embrace plant-based diets. A 2021 survey found that 65% of people in the United States consumed plant-based meat alternatives in the previous year. Some people go plant-based to feel healthier and others do it for environmental reasons. Whatever your reason for wanting to eat more plant-based meals, we support you!
You have most likely seen plant-based meat options in restaurants and grocery stores. Health experts project that the global market value of meat substitutes will reach more than 35 billion dollars by 2027. Currently, the U.S. market for plant-based foods is worth seven billion dollars alone. Impossible burgers, black bean patties, Beyond sausages, and more are commonplace in today’s culinary scene. If you want to be healthy, though, relying on those vegan options is not the way to go.
The unfortunate reality is that those vegan meat substitutes are appealing as “much healthier” alternatives to meat. Those lab-created foods are rich in lots of processed ingredients, preservatives, and sodium, so overconsumption can lead to health complications. If you truly want to reap the health benefits of eating more plant-based meal options, it is better to eat more fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, and whole grains. The following recipes focus on real foods and we hope they inspire your next summer barbecue.
Mint Kiwi Lemonade
You can’t have a summer barbecue and not have a refreshing beverage. That’s why we gave the classic old school lemonade a facelift and a healthy twist. It’s even more delicious than it already was!
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Grilled Romaine Hearts With A Balsamic Dressing
Elevate your grilling game with this easy recipe that takes less than 10 minutes to make. Romaine hearts are great on the grill so fire it up!
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Grilled Peach Salad With A Honey Vinaigrette
This refreshing salad is just in time for summer. Take advantage of the scrumptious seasonal peaches and prepare them in a unique way. Some char marks on the sliced peaches bring a smokiness to the crisp salad.
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Vegan Potato Salad With A Mustard Dressing
Whether you’re attending a potluck or having a family barbecue, this vegan potato salad is the perfect side dish on a warm day.
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Grilled Cauliflower Steaks With An Herb Sauce
Grilling isn’t only reserved for meat eaters. You might even start grilling more vegetables once you taste how delicious these “steaks” are! The fresh herb sauce is the real star of the show, though!
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California Grilled Veggie Sandwich
The sandwich may be one of the best culinary creations on the planet. Vegetables cook very quickly on the grill so it’s important not to leave and forget about them. And don’t forget that avocado because it wouldn’t be a California sandwich without it!
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Simply Vegan Quinoa Burger
Whether you’re attending a potluck or having a family barbecue, this vegan potato salad is the perfect side dish on a warm day.
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Vincent Stevens is the senior content writer at Dherbs. As a fitness and health and wellness enthusiast, he enjoys covering a variety of topics, including the latest health, fitness, beauty, and lifestyle trends. His goal is to inform people of different ways they can improve their overall health, which aligns with Dherbs’ core values. He received his bachelor’s degree in creative writing from the University of Redlands, graduating summa cum laude. He lives in Los Angeles, CA.
