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Wondering what to cook dad this weekend? Here are our top vegetarian Father’s Day Recipes that he’ll love, from nachos to beer cocktails.

Veggie burger in a red basket.

What do you cook for that dependable, amazing dad in your life on Father’s Day? Well, a recipe just as dependable and amazing, of course!

But real talk, what meatless recipes do you cook on Father’s Day – a day known for grilled meat, grilled meat, and more grilled meat?

We’ve rounded up a few of our favorites, from beer-infused breakfasts to I-can’t-believe-it’s-not-meat dinners. Happy Father’s Day, friends!

A red basket brimming with breaded, air fryer fried mushrooms rests on parchment paper, complemented by a small bowl of white dipping sauce, against a vibrant turquoise background.

Air Fryer Fried Pickles

For a tangy, salty, delicious snack, Air Fryer Fried Pickles do the trick. These dill slices are coated in a flour and egg wash breading and fried to crispy perfection. They make the perfect grab-and-go bites!
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Kombucha shandy in a glass with a lemon on a yellow background

Kombucha Radler

This Kombucha Radler (or Kombucha Shandy) is a thirst-quenching cocktail of lemon kombucha and beer!
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Bourbon slush in a glass with a straw on a red background

Easy Bourbon Slush

Break out the bourbon and whip Dad up this citrusy, slushy cocktail!
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Air fryer fried oyster mushrooms recipe in a bowl on a red background.

Buttermilk Fried Mushrooms

With air-fried oyster mushrooms and a crunchy coating, it tastes just like fried chicken!
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Goat cheese pizza slices on yellow background

Goat Cheese Pizza with Mushrooms and White Sauce

This Goat Cheese Pizza recipe has mushrooms, creamy white sauce, and loads of cheese. Pizza Friday just stepped it up a notch!
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Vegan nachos on a black plate on a white background - These vegan nachos are piled high with easy mushroom BBQ "pulled pork" and a cashew-based queso cheese sauce that will knock your dairy-free socks off.

Vegan Nachos with BBQ “Pulled Pork” and Queso

These vegan nachos are piled high with easy mushroom BBQ โ€œpulled porkโ€ and a cashew-based queso cheese sauce that will knock your dairy-free socks off.
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Vegetarian philly cheesesteak

Oyster Mushroom Philly Cheesesteak

This vegetarian Philly Cheesesteak transforms oyster mushrooms into the perfect substitute for beef! With sautรฉed peppers and onions and loads of melted cheese, this is the best meatless cheesesteak.
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These Baked Zucchini Fries are a deliciously healthy alternative to your usual fries! They have a crispy panko and parmesan breading and become even more addictive with a yogurt and gorgonzola dipping sauce.

Baked Zucchini Fries

These Baked Zucchini Fries are a deliciously healthy alternative to your usual fries! They have a crispy panko and parmesan breading and become even more addictive with a yogurt and gorgonzola dipping sauce.
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A plate of loaded kimchi fries with cheese, jalapeรฑos, avocado, cilantro, and lime wedges sits on a red background. Nearby, two small bowls of dipping sauce accompany the vibrant scene alongside bottles.

Kimchi Fries

It's like bar food. But you can make it at home. And also it's so much better than bar food. Make it for dad this weekend, he won't be disappointed!
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Air fryer sweet potato fries on a white background

Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries

These air fryer sweet potato fries are quick-cooking and become perfectly crispy, making for a healthier alternative to French fries!
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General Tso's cauliflower on a plate with rice and green onions

Baked General Tso’s Cauliflower

One of MY dad's personal favorites! Iโ€™m not exaggerating when I say that this Baked General Tsoโ€™s Cauliflower tastes better than the Chinese takeout we all know and love (but without the frying or meat!)
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Pulled mushrooms on a sandwich.

King Oyster Mushroom Pulled Pork

By shredding king oyster mushrooms, seasoning with spices, and baking, you can create a vegan mushroom pulled pork that rivals the real stuff! The perfect pulled pork alternative for sandwiches, tacos, nachosโ€ฆ or whenever you need vegan pulled pork.
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A stack of pancakes topped with butter and syrup sits on a plate, with a fork beside it and strawberries in the background.

Fluffy Beer Pancakes

Weโ€™re whipping up a batch of hot, fresh, and fluffy beer pancakes (yes, beer!) in preparation for Fatherโ€™s Day! If youโ€™re out of milk or ready to try something new, these Beer Pancakes are right up your alley.
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A pita wrap filled with lettuce, tomato, red onion, seasoned chickpeas, and a creamy spreadโ€”these delicious chickpea gyros are tied with twine and partially wrapped in paper for the perfect handheld meal.

Roasted Chickpea Gyros

Vegetarians and meat-eaters alike always love this recipe!
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Portobello Mushroom Burgers with an orange background - With melted sharp cheddar, the perfectly meaty texture, and best-ever Fancy Sauce, these Portobello Mushroom Burgers are the vegetarian recipe that'll have you craving mushrooms for dinner.

Portobello Mushroom Burgers

For the dad who doesn't feel like the weekend is complete without grilling, Portobello Burgers! With melted sharp cheddar, the perfectly meaty texture, and best-ever Fancy Sauce, these burgers are the vegetarian recipe thatโ€™ll have you craving mushrooms for dinner every night.
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Let's eat more plants!

Packed with over 100 reader-favorite vegetarian recipes, my cookbook is your go-to guide for easy, healthy meals that make plant-based eating a breeze.

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