Planning a plant-based Labor Day menu can be challenging! Here are forty festive, flavorful and colorful recipes to serve to vegans, vegetarians, and omnivores alike. I have included appetizers, entrées, sides, salads, and desserts. Plus – these delicious dishes can all be mixed and matched so you can customize your own yummy menus to please yourself, family and friends! Wishing you a healthy and happy Labor Day weekend!
BURGERS, SANDWICHES, and KEBABS
Hearty black beans, walnuts, and rolled oats combined with some snazzy spices create this vegan Rockin’ Black Bean Burger recipe that stands front and center for an easy and satisfying family meal.
Tired of frozen meat-free burgers? These Sunny Black Bean Burgers bring a ray of sunshine to your table, with protein-rich ingredients like black beans, sunflower seeds and walnuts. A cross between a hearty burger and flavorful paté, these patties prep for the oven in less than 10 minutes, making them an ideal option for a party.
I love the combination of colorful veggies slathered in a sweet homemade teriyaki sauce. The presentation of these enticing Tofu-Teriyaki Kebabs is supremely delightful, sure to please both omnivores and vegans alike.
These beautiful plant-powered burgers are prepared from a handful of pantry ingredients, making them an excellent choice for a meat-free burger night!
This yummy Eggless Egg Salad makes a super sandwich filling! Serve the sandwiches with Potato Salad and pickle spears on the side, for a true “deli-style” presentation!
These vegan and delicious Kebabs are oil-free, but the complex flavors are sure to satisfy vegans and omnivores alike. Serve over my Easy Quinoa with Kale and Tomato Salad on the side, for a festive and colorful, plant-based meal!
Serve this yummy vegan and gluten-free burger on a crusty roll or bun with lettuce, tomato and “Creamy Paprika Sauce” with Fabulous Oven Fries on the side, and you have a classic pairing to please vegans, vegetarians and omnivores alike!
These lovely Pretty Paprika-Chickpea Finger Sandwiches can serve as full-sized sandwiches or dainty tea sandwiches. Creamy chickpeas paired with the zip of fresh lemon juice provide a pleasing combo that’s all dressed up with delicate alfalfa sprouts.
This plant-powered burger recipe has a hearty texture and robust taste that stands in magnificently for the meat-based version. Serve these vegan burgers with Confetti Oven Fries, Pretty Purple Coleslaw and my Banana Milk-less Shake to please kiddos and adults alike!
SNAZZY SALADS
A real crowd-pleaser, Andy’s Potato Salad uses tender red potatoes, combined with crisp carrots and crunchy celery all smothered in a sassy vegan mayonnaise sauce.
Chickpea and Artichoke Salad is a delicious and filling salad to serve as a substantial main course or hearty side dish. The chickpeas and artichoke hearts provide substance, while the spinach and sweet peppers add color and crunch.
Lentils provide a substantial base and plenty of plant-based protein, while the veggies and flavorings add zing to this satisfying French Lentil Salad Bowl with Sweet Peppers and Basil.
Spinach and Apple Salad with Maple Mustard Dressing blends baby spinach, pumpkin seeds and crisp apples topped with a tangy oil-free dressing.
Basil and parsley, combined with cooked quinoa, chickpeas, and a lively lemon-based dressing, makes for a nutritious and welcoming spring or summer salad entrée.
My husband calls Colorful Coleslaw with a Kick “hot” slaw because it has a good bit of spice to it, and it’s super satisfying!
Perfect to serve all summer long, this filling and flavorful Penne and Black Bean Salad provides a pleasing combination of plump pasta and vibrant colors with chopped fresh veggies, for crunch.
FABULOUS FRIES
These oven-baked delights are so crispy you will not believe they are actually roasted without oil! Bonus: Baked Steak Fries are a great use for leftover baked spuds.
Baking these Red Potato Oven Fries in the oven makes them easy and delicious. Serve ‘em with a burger, salad, or sandwich and you’re good to go!
These baked zucchini “fries” are super satisfying and make an ideal accompaniment to any sandwich, salad, or vegan burger. They stand in well for conventional french fries, but you’ll have no guilt about eating this delightful squash-based substitute.
Confetti Oven Fries are a tantalizing and delicious mix of russet potatoes and sweet potatoes. Tossing them with a bit of olive oil and then baking them in the oven turns these spuds into tasty “fries!”
These yummy Polenta Cottage Fries are baked instead of fried. The result is a delicious side dish that even the kiddos will love!
APPETIZERS and SMALL BITES
Just a few ingredients whip together in five minutes to make this appetizing Lemony Guacamole.
YUM! Tender potato skins filled to the brim with veggies and vegan cheese make crowd pleasing fare.
These simple nibbles are always such a hit at a party! Using pre-made guacamole makes these Guacamole Mini-Peppers super quick and delicious!
Flatbread Mini-Veggie Pizzas make a real hit at any party you are hosting and can be served as an appetizer or as a main course offering. Change up the toppers with whatever your family likes, and you have a perfect dish for everyone!
In addition to being a popular starter, these “Vegan Veggie Nachos” make a colorful dish that can stand in as a quick, fun lunch for kids and adults alike. Tomatoes and bell peppers help sneak in a serving of veggies, making these zippy “Nutritious Nachos” a real winner.
Rich, smooth and full of garlicky flavor, this creamy hummus features freshly squeezed lemon juice and a pop of zesty chili powder.
Let’s salsa! Spicy, piquant, and zesty, this easy-to-prepare Guacamole Dip will become a staple in your home kitchen. Serve it with quick, oil-free homemade tortilla chips, for an enticing appetizer!
DELICIOUS DESSERTS
This recipe plays double duty, providing a moist breakfast muffin or fancy cupcake for dessert! If you add the yummy vegan cream cheese frosting you’ll have a festive cupcake!
Serve these refreshing, colorful berry parfaits in large dessert dishes, ice cream bowls, or offer petite versions in martini glasses for a dramatic flair. Fresh and yummy!
This Vegan Chocolate Mousse Ginger Pie is easy to prepare, gorgeous to look at, delicious to eat, and a delight to serve! Prepared using only five ingredients, it’s the perfect dessert for any festive occasion.
These mouth-watering cookies make an enticing vegan and gluten-free dessert, but they make a great breakfast treat too!
For years, my Mom made her dairy-based version of these tasty Turtle Cookie Squares for the holidays. Several years ago we decided to create a vegan version, which are as good (or maybe even better) than the original recipe! Thank you Mom!
This pretty pie beautifully showcases a sweet southern summer fruit favorite. Plump, ripe peaches are nestled in a layer of luscious vegan lemon cream, all cradled in my crisp crust. This dazzling dessert takes time to assemble, but it’s well worth the extra effort.
SO EASY! These refreshing mini treats are sure to dazzle your family and guests alike. A crisp chocolate cookie crunch juxtaposed with a cold and creamy “ice cream” filling makes these frozen confections the darling of any party. Plus, Little Vegan Ice Cream Sandwiches are a breeze to prepare!
For an easy and delicious dessert, simply arrange some fresh fruits, nuts, along with vegan cookies and sweets on an attractive cutting board or large platter! I
Cocoa-Cake Brownie Bites with Creamy Chocolate-Peanut Butter Frosting make a fantastic dessert. These yummy vegan brownies will delight kiddos and adults alike! With a pop of chocolaty-peanut butter frosting, spread over moist, cake-like brownie squares, this sweet treat is a real winner.
REFRESHING BEVERAGES
Berry-Maple-Mint Iced Tea is a refreshing way to greet your guests for a summer afternoon party.
This smooth Banana Milk-less Shake will curb cravings if you desire a thick, frosty treat!
Maple-Mint Lemonade is a classic summertime refresher.
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