18 20-Minute Cold Dinners for a Hot Day

Vegan Superfood Grain Bowls

 Prewashed baby kale, microwaveable quinoa, and precooked beets are just a few of the convenience food shortcuts that help make this nutrient-dense grain bowl meal come together in just 15 minutes. Store them in advance to have on hand for quick lunch or dinner preparation on hectic evenings.

Raw Vegan Zoodles with Romesco

Are you looking for a simple no-cook dish or are you attempting a raw vegan diet? This meal of spiralized zucchini noodles with red pepper sauce is incredibly tasty, filling, and refreshing! It's also quite simple to make. Simply combine or food processor the five-ingredient sauce, stir, and serve!

Chickpea & Quinoa Grain Bowl

Grain bowls appear to have as many variations as stars in the sky, and there's really no incorrect way to construct one! But with hummus, quinoa, avocado, and an abundance of vegetables, we like to keep things traditional and straightforward!

Meal-Prep Curried Chicken Bowls

Curry making doesn't have to take many hours. These meal-prep bowls come together quickly when you use our sheet-pan meal-prep chicken (see related recipe) and some cooked whole grains! Store them in the refrigerator for a simple weeknight supper or for nutritious grab-and-go lunches all week long.

Quinoa Avocado Salad

This light grain salad combines creamy avocado with protein-rich quinoa. This is the ideal side dish to prepare ahead of time and bring to a potluck or picnic. You may also have it as a light meal or bring it for lunch.

Roasted Veggie & Hummus Pita Pockets

Full of roasted vegetables and greens, these pita-pocket sandwiches are flavorful and satisfying. Spreading some hummus on it gives it a creamy texture and prevents it from falling apart

Mixed Greens with Lentils & Sliced Apple

For a filling vegetarian entrée, toss together this salad of lentils, feta, and apple for lunch. Replace the dry lentils with drained canned lentils to save time; just be sure to use low-sodium varieties and rinse them well before tossing them into the salad.

Chickpea & Quinoa Bowl with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce

This plant-based protein-rich grain bowl made with quinoa and chickpeas is perfect for vegetarians. Make a double batch of these savory grain bowls and put them in airtight jars to have ready-to-eat, nutritious meals for the entire week.

Green Goddess Salad with Chickpeas

A nutritious green goddess dressing consisting of avocado, buttermilk, and herbs is used in this recipe for cucumber, tomato, Swiss cheese, and chickpea salad. Serve the excess dressing over grilled veggies for a great combination.  

Quinoa Chickpea Salad with Roasted Red Pepper Hummus Dressing

Chickpeas, quinoa, and hummus are three plant-based superfoods that are packed into this filling vegan salad. We adore the roasted peppers' surprising flavor and the crunch of the sunflower seeds.