24 Vegetarian Barbecue Recipes You'll Want To Make All Summer Long
Grilled satay tofu skewers. (Photo: Roberto Caruso)
Grilled Satay Tofu Skewers
Grilled tofu gets sauced up with a delectable curry and peanut satay sauce. Get this grilled satay tofu skewer recipe.
Quinoa-Veggie Burger
Embrace this filler-free, super-nutritious quinoa-veggie burger. Sandwiched between two grilled portobello mushrooms, it’s got healthy and tasty covered. Get this quinoa veggie burger recipe.
Filipino Grilled Corn (Pinoy Elote)
Corn is a primary crop in the the Philippines, and a huge part of meals. With only 10 minutes of prep time, this side will become a go-to part of summer dinners. Get this Filipino corn (pinoy elote) recipe.
Miso-Maple Tofu Skewers
Marinated tofu gets stacked up with shiitake mushrooms, orange pepper, Brussels sprouts and radishes for a deliciously flavourful vegetarian kebab. Get this miso-maple tofu skewer recipe.
Grilled Portobello Fajitas
Filled with portobellos, avocados, feta and pepper salsa, these fajitas even leave leftovers for tomorrow (a mushroom rice bowl). Get our grilled portobello fajitas recipe.
Grilled Okra And Cantaloupe Salad With Piri Piri Dressing
It may be an unusual combo, but this warm salad of sweet melon, smoky cauliflower and charred okra is a delicious medley. Serve it with toast to soak up the extra sauce. Get Ryan Barclay's grilled okra and cantaloupe salad with piri piri dressing recipe.
Tempeh Superfood Burger
Tempeh is a dense, fermented soy cake that has a firm, pleasantly chewy texture—perfect for burgers! (Look for it in the refrigerated natural foods section of the grocery store.) Get this tempeh superfood burger recipe.
Halloumi And Sweet Potato Skewers With Lentil Salad
Sweet potato skewers with halloumi cheese (which has a higher melt point) on a lentil salad is a great, hearty vegetarian addition to any BBQ. Get our halloumi and sweet potato skewers with lentil salad recipe.
Burrata And Grilled Nectarine Salad
This salad marries two favourite ingredients: Niagara-region produce and fresh, southern Italian burrata. Get Diala Canelo's burrata and grilled nectarine salad recipe.
White-Bean And Walnut Burgers
This unique, protein-packed veggie burger leans into the fresh flavours of white beans and walnuts. Get our white bean and walnut veggie burger recipe.
Black Bean And Tofu Burgers
A hearty summer burger that makes Meatless Monday a day to look forward to. Get this black bean and tofu burger recipe.
King Oyster Mushroom And Shishito Skewers With Harissa Sauce
Shishito peppers and oyster mushrooms cook quickly on the grill and make for a juicy, flavourful combination. A sauce made with harissa paste and honey and vinegar adds complexity and heat. Ensure crispy mushrooms by keeping them as dry as possible before grilling. Get this king oyster skewer recipe.
Cherry Tomato, Zucchini And Halloumi Skewers With Pesto Drizzle
Halloumi cheese is a great addition to a vegetable kebab, but needs a little extra attention on the barbecue. Make sure your grill is really hot, clean and lightly oiled before you begin and turn the skewers frequently to keep the cheese from sticking. Get this cherry tomato skewer recipe.
Halloumi And Sweet Potato Skewers With Lentil Salad
For a tofu-free, vegetarian-friendly kebab, give halloumi a try. This salty cheese has a high melting point, which makes it perfect for the barbecue. Get this halloumi and sweet potato skewers recipe.
Grilled Caprese Pizza
Fire up the BBQ. This grilled caprese pizza, with it’s fresh tomatoes and mozzarella and smoky flavour, is a quick shortcut to professional flavour. Get this grilled caprese pizza recipe.
Red Lentil Burger
This lentil burger is topped with an array of delicious condiments, like a creamy dill-yogurt sauce and avocado, that will be sure to make even the meat-lovers envious. Get this red lentil burger recipe.
Garlicky Tomato Grilled Cabbage with Crunchy Breadcrumbs
"This is a perfect side dish (that can be transformed into a dinner casserole), using nearly overripe tomatoes to make a sauce that coats charred, tender-crisp grilled cabbage. You can use a barbecue, a grill pan or even the broiler." Get Camilla Wynne's garlicky tomato grilled cabbage with crunchy breadcrumbs recipe.
Grilled Eggplant Tacos
We love our grilled eggplant tacos topped with guacamole, red cabbage slaw and hot sauce. Get the grilled eggplant tacos recipe.
Chickpea-Falafel Burger
These delicious chickpea and lentil burgers will impress vegetarians and meat lovers alike. Top with your favourite ingredients and enjoy! Get this chickpea-falafel burger recipe.
Grilled Halloumi, Zucchini And Chickpea Salad
A summer salad with staying power. Grilled zucchini and halloumi cheese meet chickpeas and fresh herbs in a meal no one will be able to get enough of. Get this grilled halloumi, zucchini and chickpea salad recipe.
Vegetarian BBQ Miso Eggplant
Go vegetarian on the grill tonight with this protein-packed Japanese eggplant recipe. Serve with a crunchy apple salad and a tart white wine. Delicious. Get this grilled vegetarian bbq miso eggplant recipe.
Grilled Vegetable Fajitas
Impress vegetarians and meat-lovers alike with this yummy recipe. Serve on warm tortillas with tomato guacamole. Get this vegetable fajita recipe.
Grilled Eggplant Salad
Charred eggplant, fresh tomatoes and capers mean every mouthful is brimming with flavour. Get our grilled eggplant salad recipe.
Grilled Bread Salad With Summer Vegetables
Zucchini, eggplant, onion, yellow pepper, tomato and bread make this one colourful—and hearty—salad. Get our grilled bread salad with summer vegetables recipe.
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