Summer BBQs are the perfect time to explore a variety of vegetarian dishes. You’ll find everything from quick skewers to hearty burgers in this collection. Whether you’re a seasoned vegetarian or just want to try something new, these recipes are a great addition to your grilling repertoire that prove meatless doesn’t mean meh.
Portobello Mushroom Steak
Tender portobello mushrooms are marinated in a simple 5-ingredient sauce and grilled in under 30 minutes. This makes them a great choice for summer BBQs.
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Grilled Garlic Lemon Halloumi & Veggie Kabobs
Garlic lemon halloumi and vegetables are skewered and grilled. They are easy to prepare and perfect for a meatless main dish during summer BBQs.
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Grilled Avocados Stuffed with Veggie Quinoa
Grilled avocados are filled with veggie quinoa, making them both nutritious and great for BBQs or weeknight dinners.
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Easy Grilled Veggie Skewers
Zucchini, red onion, and bell peppers are skewered and drizzled with balsamic vinegar. These veggie skewers are a fantastic main dish for BBQs.
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Jerk Tempeh Skewers with Herby Yoghurt Dip
Spicy jerk tempeh is skewered and served with a herby yoghurt dip. This dish makes a great meatless main for BBQs.
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Balsamic Grilled Eggplant Sandwiches
Balsamic grilled eggplant sandwiches are simple and tasty. Layered with roasted red peppers, fresh mozzarella, and basil on ciabatta bread, they are perfect for a BBQ main.
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Grilled Brats
These brats are infused in a beer and onion sauce, then covered with your favorite toppings. A great meatless option for BBQs that takes just 20 minutes to make.
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Sweet Chilli Halloumi Kebabs
These sweet chilli halloumi kebabs take minutes to prepare and taste great with vegetables, tortellini, and halloumi all grilled to perfection.
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Teriyaki Tofu Skewers
Fire up the barbecue and make Teriyaki Tofu Skewers! They’re easy to prepare with fresh pineapple, red bell pepper, and onion. The perfect vegan option for grilling season, serve them over rice or your favorite grain for a complete meal.
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Grilled Vegetable Kabobs
These veggie shish kabobs are marinated in a quick tangy marinade with a perfect balance of zest and goodness. Marinate your fave veggies, skewer, and grill.
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Italian Grilled Vegetables
Italian Grilled Vegetables are easy to make and pair perfectly with so many grilled meats! They’re a flavorful, smokey, and tender topped with plenty of freshly grated parmesan cheese. They are always a hit at backyard barbecues.
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Grilled Zucchini Flatbread with Goat Cheese and Rosemary
Such incredible flavor from a few simple ingredients! This Grilled Zucchini Flatbread recipe is perfect served as an (impressive!) appetizer, or combined with a salad for a satisfying vegetarian meal! It’s also a brilliant way to use up that bounty of late-summer zucchini and summer squash!
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Paneer Tikka
Paneer tikka is a popular Indian starter or appetizer where the paneer cubes and veggies are marinated in yogurt and aromatic spices and then grilled to perfection. This is the best recipe to make restaurant-style paneer tikka at home in less than 30 minutes.
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Best Vegan Steak Recipe (Seitan Steak)
This is the best vegan steak recipe! It’s perfectly tender and juicy and looks so realistic, you could sneak them on the grill and no one would question you. They’re filling, high in protein, and surprisingly easy to make!
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Grilled Zucchini and Yellow Squash
Super delish Grilled Zucchini and Yellow Squash for the win! – Perfectly charred zucchini, creamy feta, and zesty lemon. It’s the perfect balance of smokiness and freshness. Lip-smackingly good easy food that is unbelievably good. Give it a whirl this weekend!
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Escalivada (Grilled Vegetables)
Escalivada, or grilled vegetables, may not sound too exciting on the surface, but prepare to have your mind blown by just how delicious some well cooked vegetables in a tangy, savory dressing can be. A range of vegetables are cooked on the grill, and the dish, along with the dressing, is ready in under 25 minutes.
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Cauliflower Curry Vegan Grill Recipe
Did you know you can cook curry on a barbecue grill in foil packets? This Cauliflower Curry Vegan Grill Recipe is a complete meal that’s as fun to make as it is delicious to eat. And don’t forget the easy non-dairy yogurt sauce for serving.
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White Bean Artichoke Burgers
Easy to make and super tasty White Bean Artichoke Burgers with loads of texture and delicious hints of lemon & rosemary. Cook them in a skillet, the oven or on the grill.
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Gina Matsoukas is an AP syndicated writer. She is the founder, photographer and recipe developer of Running to the Kitchen — a food website focused on providing healthy, wholesome recipes using fresh and seasonal ingredients. Her work has been featured in numerous media outlets both digital and print, including MSN, Huffington post, Buzzfeed, Women’s Health and Food Network.
