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A Simple Vegetarian Summer Barbecue Menu

Dine al fresco and throw a delicious and satisfying vegetarian dinner party that meat lovers will enjoy, too.
A Simple Vegetarian Summer Barbecue Menu

(Photo: Angus Fergusson)

Skip going to the butcher for this weekend's BBQ, and lighten things up with a variety-packed, meatless menu! Just call a few friends over, and dine alfresco with a delicious and satisfying vegetarian dinner that meat lovers will enjoy, too.

Drinks

Watermelon limoncello lemonade

Two glasses of pink watermelon limoncello lemonade cocktail garnished with slices of lemon next to a serving jug of watermelon lemonade and a bowl of sliced watermelon

Sides

Herbed brown rice salad
Lemon juice, honey and fresh herbs really make this salad pop; it's light, colourful and so good – a new summer classic.

Grilled eggplant salad
Treat yourself to the sweet-smoky earthiness of grilled eggplant. This salad is an excellent complement to any grilled main.

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Tofu and black bean burger on a bun topped with sliced avocado, cucumber and fresh cilantro for a post on an easy, healthy tofu black bean burger recipe(Photo: Erik Putz)

Main

Tofu and black bean burger 
Filling, delicious and topped with crisp veggies and aromatic herbs—everyone at the table will enjoy it!

A slice of vanilla cake topped with simple icing and summer fruits—peaches, raspberries, blackberries and blueberries—on a plate blue gold-rimmed plate(Photo: John Cullen)

Dessert

Vanilla cake with summer fruit
Tasty summer fruit dazzles atop this easy but pretty vanilla cake.

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