There’s this (false) belief that grilling season is only for meat eaters, and that vegans can only eat fruit and burger buns with ketchup and lettuce to survive. But, with a few tips under your belt and some creative inspiration, every vegan can host and enjoy a successful and extremely tasty grilling season.
You can find so many inexpensive plant-based foods that are ideal for the grill at your neighborhood ALDI, from vegan proteins to fresh vegetables to pre-cut fruit. I’ve rounded up 9 delicious yet simple plant-based foods you can grill this summer, along with vegan grilling tips and tricks, so everyone can enjoy barbecue season to the fullest.
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EASY VEGAN BBQ | SUMMER FEAST
37 Tasty Vegan BBQ & Grilling Recipes 🔗
No need to dread barbecues as a vegan! These 35+ fantastic vegan BBQ recipes pack a whole lot of flavor, awesome texture and are true crowd-pleasers. From meaty burgers to creamy pasta salads, skewers and grilled desserts, these recipes will satisfy everyone at the table!
Ingredients:
- Vegan burger patties
- Burger buns
- Sweet potato fries
- Vegan ranch
- Cashew mayo
- Lettuce
- Tomato
- Onion
- Mushrooms
- Bell peppers
- Onion
- Zucchini
- Marinated tofu
- Vegan garlic yogurt sauce
- Mushrooms
- Eggplant
- Zucchini
- Baby potatoes
- Avocado
- Tofu steaks
- Seitan steaks
- Vegan sausages
- Peaches
- Potato chips
- Tortilla chips
- Salsa
- Guacamole
- Hummus
- 7-Layer dip
- Grilled corn salad
- Green salad
- Potato salad
- Pasta salad
Instruction:
- Make vegan burgers: grill your favorite store-bought or homemade vegan burger patties and serve them with lettuce, tomato, onion, sweet potato fries and your favorite sauces on burger buns!
- Kabobs: slice your favorite veggies plus and cube marinated tofu, then pile them onto skewers; barbecue for a few minutes on each side and drizzle with garlic sauce!
- For the grill: wash and prepare your favorite veggies, fruit and mock meats and place them on the grill until cooked.
- Chips & dips: serve your favorite vegan chips with an array of dips in little separate bowls.
- Salads: every good BBQ needs a lovely summer salad! Prepare a scrumptious vegan bowl with your favorite veggies, starches and sauces.
FAQ
What is good to grill for a vegan?
Easy, grillable veggie burgers; grilled pizza margherita; grilled ratatouille kebabs; grilled baby potatoes with lemon herb dressing; charred broccoli and tofu-stuffed avocados; grilled romaine and radicchio salad with charred carrot dressing; and seitan satay with spicy peanut sauce.
What can I grill for non meat eaters?
Tofu-Vegetable Satay With Peanut Sauce; Grilled Corn and Avocado Salad With Feta Dressing; Grilled Zucchini; Grilled Tofu; Grilled Mushroom Skewers in Red Chile Paste; Sweet-and-Spicy Grilled Vegetables With Burrata; Grilled Mushrooms With Chive Butter; are just a few of the 21 vegetarian grilling recipes for the Labor Day holiday.
What should I cook my vegan girlfriend?
Think of veggie skewers, grilled corn, roasted potatoes, rolls, green salads, or fruit salads as some traditional barbecue sides that are frequently either already vegan or simple to make vegan. join our free vegan course to learn how to thrive on a plant-based diet with useful tips & a 3-day meal plan.