BEST Vegan July 4th Recipes
Serving these best vegan 4th of July recipes this Independence Day will impress friends and family with their vibrant flavors and wholesome ingredients. From tangy quinoa chickpea salad to smoky vegan BBQ, these dishes offer a delicious and nutritious twist on classic holiday fare.
These healthy vegan recipes are the perfect addition to any 4th of July BBQ or picnic, offering a delicious and nutritious twist on traditional holiday fare. With a focus on fresh, plant-based ingredients, these dishes not only cater to a wide range of dietary preferences but also showcase the vibrant flavors of summer produce.
Whether you’re a long-time vegan or simply looking to incorporate more wholesome options into your celebrations, these recipes are sure to impress and satisfy everyone at the gathering.
We’ve got everything from the perfect grillable black bean burger and vegan carrot dogs (yes, you read that right!) to dairy-free pasta primavera salad served cold or warm with vegan coleslaw and colorful fruit skewers with lime sauce and these amazing no-bake vegan fruit pies.
If you are looking for even more recipes for Independence Day, be sure to look at our category dedicated to our growing list of vegan July 4th recipes.
More recipes for July 4th
BEST Vegan July 4th Recipes!
Serving these best vegan 4th of July recipes this Independence Day will impress friends and family with their vibrant flavors and wholesome ingredients. From tangy quinoa chickpea salad to smoky grilled leeks, these dishes offer a delicious and nutritious twist on classic holiday fare.
This amazing vegan BBQ made with soy curls is so delicious and perfect for summertime festivities and the Fourth of July because it delivers a smoky, savory flavor that rivals traditional BBQ, pleasing both vegans and meat-eaters!
These Vegan Black Bean Burgers are already delectable with their hearty texture and rich flavors, but it’s the addition of our homemade chipotle sauce that elevates them to pure deliciousness, creating a tantalizing smoky heat that leaves you craving for more with every bite. They are completely vegan and gluten-free!
These perfectly smoky and sweet Carrot Hot Dogs are incredible and perfect for summertime cookouts and gatherings. Who knew that carrots could make a delicious vegan hotdog that is fantastic on the grill?
This sweet and tangy Crockpot Vegan BBQ is out-of-this-world! Perfect for summer outdoor gatherings or any time of the year. Serve with slaw, corn on the cob, or air-fried potato wedges.
These Cauliflower BBQ Wings are lip-smacking delicious! Terrific for game day or any day for that matter. We even eat them as a main dish.
This easy Vegan Ribs recipe is a finger-lickin’ dish that is fabulous on the grill, baked in an oven, or even slow-cooked in a crockpot. Leftovers make great sandwiches too!
Thick, juicy, tender, and hearty, these are the ribeyes of veggie burgers! Grilled or baked in the oven, you can’t go wrong with a Vegan Portobello Mushroom Burger.
Veggie Kabobs are so easy to make, and they are a huge crowd-pleaser at summer barbecues or any time of year!
I love to make these Caramelized Grilled Leeks on the grill or in the oven. They have such a unique and sweet flavor and go well with rice, corn on the cob, and any other veggies and starch.
This colorful Orzo Pasta Salad is nutritious, filling, and can be made in about 20 minutes. It’s loaded with green peas, tomatoes, basil, and a simple balsamic dijon dressing that is absolutely delicious!
This quick & easy Vegan Pasta Salad is really simple to make and loaded with fresh, healthy ingredients. Made with chickpeas and veggies, it’s hearty enough to be a main dish or used as a simple side dish.
This easy Black Bean and Corn Salsa is a colorful delight and perfect for serving as an appetizer, side dish, or snack on game day! It is vegan, oil-free, and gluten-free which makes it a healthy snacking option.
This delicious vegetable pasta primavera dish is vegan, oil-free, and so super quick and easy to make that it makes the weekly rotation at our house all summer long! It can even be made with gluten-free pasta.
This Vegan Coleslaw makes a perfect side dish option for cookouts and potlucks and can be ready in less than 15 minutes. The healthy oil-free dressing is what really sets this recipe apart.
This Vegan Potato Salad is excellent for family gatherings and picnics. No one will ever realize it’s a low-fat, healthier version. I promise, if my family can’t tell, yours won’t either.
This classic Mixed Bean Salad is a perfect side dish for picnics and social gatherings. It’s so versatile, it can be made with just about any type of beans you have on hand.
This Vegan Spinach Artichoke Dip is sure to be a hit at any potluck or game night! The recipe is so versatile, it can be made with white beans or cashews.
This Vegan Broccoli Salad is so creamy and light, that even broccoli haters will like it. Broccoli slaw salad lovers will never realize it has a fraction of the fat and calories of the traditional recipe they are used to.
These savory Vegan Baked Beans are the perfect blend of sweet and smoky flavors. They make for a delicious side dish and are great for taking to outdoor barbecues.
Healthy Cucumber Tomato Salad is one of the most popular summer salads and with good reason. It’s light, refreshing, and the perfect side dish for any meal.
When I need a quick crowd-pleasing dish that doesn’t require any cooking, my first go-to is this simple Black Bean and Corn Salad recipe. It is perfect for July 4th BBQs!
Healthy meals just don’t get any easier than with these easy Veggie Wraps layered with hummus or mayo and piled high with fresh veggies like lettuce, spinach, carrots, cucumbers, and anything else you can think of.
I live in the Carolinas where coleslaw is a staple for the July 4th holiday. This Vegan Red Slaw is not our traditional creamy mayo coleslaw, but a sweet and tangy variation that goes great with anything, especially barbecue dishes.
Everyone will love these No-Bake Vegan Fruit Pies which are super easy to make and require only a handful of ingredients. Whether it is strawberry, cherry, blueberry, or peach, they are going to be a huge hit with anyone you serve them to!
Sometimes, I just need a little chocolate and this dairy-free silken tofu Vegan Chocolate Mousse recipe fills the spot without me having to wear it on my hips. It can be made in less than 15 minutes flat, with only 4 ingredients that you’re likely to already have on hand.
These colorful Fruit Skewers with Lime Sauce are made with fresh fruit and lime sauce and are perfect for a healthy dessert or an impressive party appetizer.
Yes, I’m serious! This simple Vanilla Nice Cream recipe calls for only 3 ingredients and a blender to make. Not to mention, it has all the flavor of traditional ice cream but none of the fat.
Healthy Chocolate Nice Cream is SO quick and easy to make! It’s a deliciously wholesome dessert that everyone will enjoy because it’s vegan, dairy-free, gluten-free, and even sugar-free.
Three ingredients and a blender are all you need to make this refreshing Mango Nice Cream recipe. The simplicity of homemade nice cream makes it an excellent option for a healthy treat you can feel good about serving.
With only bananas and some frozen fruit, you can make this sugar-free Vegan Nice Cream in a matter of minutes in a blender.
There are so many dishes that could use a great barbecue sauce to enhance the flavors. With its sweet smoky flavor, a good bbq sauce can transform a bland recipe into a culinary masterpiece. This Healthy Vegan BBQ Sauce recipe can do just that!
Want to Save This Recipe?
Enter your email & I’ll send it to your inbox. Plus, get great new recipes from me every week!
By submitting this form, you consent to receive emails from EatPlant-Based
Chipotle Black Bean Burgers
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups black beans this is a 15 oz can, drain and rinse
- 1 cup old fashioned oats
- 1/4 cup red bell pepper diced
- 1/4 cup onions diced
- 3 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoons vegan Worcestershire sauce or Bragg's Aminos
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon steak seasoning dry spice optional
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper optional
Chipotle Sauce
- 1/2 cup low-fat mayo (homemade recipe below)
- 1/2 or 1 chipotle in adobe sauce or 1/4 tsp chipotle powder
- 2 teaspoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon sweetener pure cane sugar, date sugar, etc
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
Low-Fat Vegan Mayo
- 1 lb silken soft tofu drained
- 1 tablespoons dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon sweetener pure cane sugar, date sugar, etc
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Start by draining and rinsing a can of black beans, or make your own fresh. Just be sure to get rid of all the liquid.
- In a large bowl, mash black beans with a potato masher or even a fork. I like to use a potato masher with a long handle because it makes it easier.
- Dice the onion and red pepper into small chunks.
- Add all ingredients to the bowl with black beans, including oats, veggies, and spices. Mix thoroughly. I use my hands to knead them well.
- This recipe makes 4-5 medium-sized bean burgers. To make the patties, simply form a chunk of the batter into a ball, place it on the flat surface of the pan, and then pat it out flat. They should spread out in a circular shape. You'll want them to be not too thick and not too thin.
- Line a baking sheet with and bake at 350°F for 20-25 minutes. They also do well in an air fryer. You can pan-fry; however, for the firmest patties, baking or air frying are recommended.
- While the burgers are cooking, make the chipotle sauce by first blending the vegan mayonnaise ingredients in your blender. This will make approximately 2 cups, and you won't need all of it to make the chipotle sauce.
- Next, leave 1/2 cup of the mayo in your blender and add the chipotle sauce ingredients. Blend until smooth, and it will be ready to use.Store the rest of the mayonnaise in an airtight container in your refrigerator for up to 10 days. It is terrific on sandwiches and wraps, and you can make my vegan ranch dressing with it too.
Homemade Vegan Mayo
- Drain the water from the soft silken tofu. Place all of the mayo ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. This will be a lot more mayo than is needed for the chipotle sauce. Keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 10 days and use on sandwiches, burgers, wraps, and sauces.
Chipotle Sauce
- Place all of the sauce ingredients in a blender and process until smooth. This sauce is great on sandwiches, wraps baked fries, baked blooming onions, and so much more. I even thin it out and use it as a salad dressing.
Video
Notes
- Cooking methods- Bake, air fry, grill, or cook in a non-stick frying pan. For the firmest patties, baking or air frying are recommended.
- Air Frying- To make these in the air fryer, set the temperature to 400°F and cook for about 15 minutes. They come out nice and crispy.
- Black beans- Cook your own beans from scratch in your InstantPot or use canned beans that have been drained and rinsed.
- Special sauce- The amazing sauce I use is my Chipotle Ranch Dressing, and it is HIGHLY recommended to knock these burgers out of the park.
- Double batch-The patties freeze very well, so make a double batch while you’re at it. You’ll be so glad you did!
- Freeze- The bean burger patties freeze well if you want to make a big batch and have them on hand for a fast-food meal. I always bake them and then freeze them, but you could freeze them raw and then bake them when you’re ready.
- Bun options– For an oil-free bun, try the Ezekiel brand in the freezer section of many grocery stores or make your own with this recipe from This Healthy Kitchen.
- Chipotles are spicy- Chipotle in adobo sauce can be found in the Latino section of most grocery stores. There are 8-10 chilies in each can, and it takes me a while to go through that many because they are quite hot. Once I open a can, I place the other chilies and sauce into a plastic bag and store them in my refrigerator to be used in other recipes like oil-free hummus and my blender salsa. They have a small amount of oil in them, so some may want to use chipotle powder instead.
Nutrition
Disclaimer
To obtain the most accurate representation of the nutritional information in a given recipe, you should calculate the nutritional information with the actual ingredients used in your recipe, using your preferred nutrition calculator. You are solely responsible for ensuring that any nutritional information provided is accurate, complete, and useful.
About Terri Edwards
Hi guys! I am the content creator behind EatPlant-Based and a licensed Food for Life instructor with the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine. I am passionate about sharing healthy recipes and tips to empower others to get healthy. I’m so glad you’re here! Read More…