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    Zen and Zaatar » Recipes

    Vegan Summer Recipes

    Vegan summer recipes are all about celebrating fresh, vibrant produce at its peak. Make the most of ripe tomatoes and try galayet bandora, a simple Palestinian pan-fried tomato dish, or a summery red onion and tomato salad that comes together in minutes.

    For your next gathering, bring a Mediterranean potato salad that's lemony and fresh. Or, make a bulgur pilaf with chickpeas and squash that turns simple summer vegetables into a hearty, flavorful meal ready in 30 minutes. These recipes use seasonal ingredients to create meals that taste like summer.

    • Palestinian salad (Mediterranean tomato cucumber salad)
    • Bulgur Pilaf with Chickpeas, Tomato, and Squash
    • Galayet Bandora (Palestinian Pan Fried Tomatoes) Recipe
    • Syrian Moussaka with Eggplant and Potato (Vegan)
    • Hearty Kale Salad with Tahini Dressing and Chickpeas (Savory)
    • Irresistible Pearl Couscous Salad (Vegan)
    • Vegan Gyros with Jackfruit and Creamy Tzatziki
    • Mouth-Watering Vegan Shakshuka
    • Lemony Mediterranean Potato Salad with Mint
    • Air Fryer Plantain Chips with Creamy Guacamole (V, GF)
    • Jerk Jackfruit Plantain Nachos (Vegan, GF)
    • Extra Creamy Vegan Grits with Broiled Tomatoes and Tempeh Bacon (GF)
    • Syrian Baba Ganoush (No Tahini) - Smoky Eggplant Pomegranate Dip
    • Syrian Yalanji Dolma (Vegan Stuffed Grape Leaves)
    • Oil-Free Avocado Pesto (Vegan)
    • Tempeh Kale Taco Salad (Vegan, Gluten-Free)
    • Ful Medames, Syrian Style (Arabic Bean Salad) [Vegan, GF]
    • Middle Eastern tomato and red onion salad with za’atar
    • Green apple kale smoothie
    • Zaatar Avocado Toast with 3 Ingredient Tahini Drizzle
    • Vegan tomato tart with basil cashew ricotta (gluten-free)
    Headshot image of the author of Zen and Zaatar, Zena Hassoun, MS.

    Welcome!

    Hi, I’m Zena, a passionate home cook with a Master’s in Medical Health Sciences. I’ve been vegan for nearly a decade and love creating approachable, Mediterranean-inspired recipes that nourish your body and soul.

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    55+ Vegan Recipes for Real Life

    The cover image of my e-cookbook, with text overlay "Vegan is Delicious: 55+ nourishing, innovative, plant-based recipes to satisfy vegans and omnivores alike! by Zena Hassoun, M.S., creator of Zen and Zaatar."

    Tired of the same meals or relying on takeout? Vegan is Delicious is full of flavorful, plant-based recipes (with photos!) plus a 7-day meal plan to make home cooking feel effortless.

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