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
Grilled Pineapple Tofu Skewers 🔗
Delicious vegan tofu skewers are filled with pineapple, red onion, and green bell pepper. Glazed with a sweet, tangy marinade and grilled to perfection.
Prep: 20min
Total: 60min
Ingredients:
- 1 block ((16 ounces/454g) super firm tofu, cut into large cubes)
- 1 1/2 green bell peppers (cut into large pieces (about 10 ounces/300g))
- 1/2 red onion (cut into large pieces (about 6.5 ounces/185g))
- 2 1/4 cups cubed pineapple ((about 13 ounces/370g))
- 1/2 cup (120g) teriyaki sauce
- 1/4 cup (60g) barbecue sauce
- 2 teaspoons (10ml) oil, plus more for brushing on grill
- Garnish with microgreens
Instruction:
- Take your tofu, pineapple, green pepper, and red onion and start to place them onto the skewers. Adding a variety to each of the skewers I try to aim for at least 3 pieces of each ingredient. Once they are all done set to the side on a large dish or baking pan.
- In a bowl combine the oil, teriyaki and barbecue sauce. Mix together.
- Use a silicone brush to brush the skewers and cover them completely with the marinade. Remember to flip them over and get both sides. Save a bit of the marinade to brush onto the skewers after they are done cooking, only about 1 to 2 tablespoons.
- Set the skewers aside to marinate for at least 30 minutes. If longer let them sit covered in the fridge.
- Before grilling, make sure to clean grill and take a paper towel with a bit of oil (not much at all) to gently brush onto the grates. Bring grill to a medium heat, about 300°F to 350°F (148°C to 176°C).
- Once grill is hot place skewers onto grill and grill for about 7 minutes. Use tongs to carefully flip skewers to the other side.
- Once they are all done remove from grill and enjoy.
FAQ
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 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 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.