Hurry The Food Up Vegan and Vegetarian Recipes For Busy People
Vegetarians don’t have to suffer at BBQs – there are so many great vegetarian BBQ recipes out there!
In case you’re struggling to find vegetarian BBQ ideas yourself, we’ve put together a collection of our favourite BBQ recipes for vegetarians to see you through the summer months.
This list has something for everyone, from classic veggie burgers to exciting BBQ halloumi skewers. Although, if you’re craving a veggie burger in particular, check out our list of the best veggie burgers in the world – or at least on the internet.
Vegans – we’ve got you covered too. These vegetarian BBQ recipes include LOTS that are vegan BBQ recipes too, like grilled veggies and a fabulous vegan potato salad recipe.
Whether it’s for Fourth of July or just a sunny summer’s day, we’re sure there’s a recipe here to get the taste buds tantalised and the grill glowing.
How can I make a barbeque vegetarian?
The point of a barbeque is really standing outside in the summer weather, having a nice time with friends and family and having something smoky and delicious to bite into.
While every vegetarian has met a meat-eater who likes to ramble about how they could ‘never give up burgers’, it turns out you can make a pretty fabulous barbeque with no meat at all.
To get on this list of vegetarian BBQ recipes, each recipe needs to have several things in common. It needs to be:
- Easy
- Tasty
- Be suitable to serve at a BBQ/grill
We’ve found that it’s not too tough to find recipes that fit these requirements once you’re looking for the right things!
The perks of a vegetarian BBQ
As it turns out, the only really unhealthy part of a BBQ is all the high-fat meat that’s involved. So if you’re sticking to vegetarian BBQ recipes, you’re in the clear.
In fact, barbecued vegetables, vegetarian skewers and veggie burgers might be healthier than other cooking methods as you often use less oil!
And no matter what you’re grilling, you get that smoky flavour that makes barbeque so delicious because grilling can accentuate natural flavours.
What our readers are saying
There are some really good and creative ideas on here for sure, especially the vegetable foil packets, very cool. Thanks for sharing these great recipes!
Vanessa
Thanks for helping our family transition to vegan. It will be a while before we get there completely. But coming from a BBQ culture where chicken is almost seen as a vegetable, these recipes help a lot to make the experience fun. Thanks to all who share their knowledge here.
Melinda
I am loving all these recipes. So tasty and good for you! And who can resist a sexy salsa? Love them!
Kathy
Black bean burgers that don’t fall apart, taste awesome and can even be made vegan! What could be more BBQ perfect?
Ready in: 10 minutes
Recipe by: Vegetarian Gastronomy
This salsa has all the raw ingredients, fresh flavors, sweet & salty, with a little heat. It takes only 10 minutes to make this can’t-stop-eating salsa!
Ready in: 40 minutes
Recipe by: Happy Foods Tube
These vegetable foil packets are perfect for oven, grill or campfire. A mix of vegetables is seasoned with a simple homemade spice mix and cooked in foil. Quick prep, fuss-free cooking, and easy clean-up!
Ready in: 15 minutes
Recipe by: Went Here 8 This
Skewers of eggplant marinated in a Jamaican jerk marinade and grilled for just a few minutes for the perfect BBQ side dish! One of our favourite vegan BBQ id Skewers of eggplant marinated in a Jamaican jerk marinade and grilled for just a few minutes for the perfect BBQ side dish! One of our favourite vegan BBQ ideas. eas.
Ready in: 30 minutes
Recipe by: Peter’s Food Adventures
Just in time for summer entertaining. BBQ Grilled Corn on the Cob with fresh herb butter. Easy to make and full of flavour!
Damn Delicious Vegan Potato Salad – take your BBQ to the next level without oil or mayo in this delicious animal friendly classic.
Ready in: 15 minutes
Recipe by: Scrummy Lane
These crispy halloumi burgers might possibly be the quickest, easiest and best veggie burgers you’ll ever make. Just coat halloumi cheese slices in flour, shallow fry and assemble your delicious burger! An excellent vegetarian BBQ idea.
Ready in: 20 minutes
Recipe by: Joy Filled Eats
This Grilled Paneer Salad is the perfect way to satisfy your Indian craving in warmer weather. Paneer cheese, sweet peppers, and onions are coated with a cilantro-mint chutney and grilled to perfection.
Ready in: 30 minutes
Recipe by: Lemon Blossoms
This grilled vegetables and couscous salad is healthy and delicious! Balsamic marinated vegetables, toasted Israeli couscous, and fresh herbs are tossed in a simple and flavorful lemon vinaigrette.
Ready in: 35 minutes
Recipe by: Apples for CJ
Cauliflower Steaks are so simple to prepare and a tasty meat-free addition to your cookouts. Lightly seasoned and then charred on the grill to perfection (Vegan & Gluten Free).
Ready in: 40 minutes
Recipe by: Tin and Thyme
Crispy yet succulent pieces of marinated tofu grilled with red peppers and onions and served with a sweet and sour papaya salsa.
Ready in: 27 minutes
Recipe by: Kalyn’s Kitchen
These skewers with marinated and grilled Halloumi Cheese, mushrooms, and sweet onions are a unique idea for a summer side dish. Use the Diet-Type Index to find more low-carb recipes like this. One of many great vegetarian BBQ ideas.
Ready in: 15 minutes
Recipe by: Vindulge
Grilling romaine lettuce is easy to do and tastes incredible with some fresh tomatoes, basil, and a drizzle of balsamic vinegar. A great side for a BBQ or grill.
Ready in: 15 mins
Recipe by: Yummy Mummy Kitchen
Fresh and colorful grilled vegetable shish kabobs with onions, zucchini, bell peppers, pineapple and tofu are going to be your new favorite vegetarian BBQ recipe.
Ready in: 25 mins
Recipe by: Recipes From A Pantry
Fun veggie BBQ recipe – grilled avocado stuffed with veggie quinoa. This is vegan and gluten-free too.
Ready in: 30 mins
Recipe by: Salt&Lavender
This grilled vegetable pasta salad is healthy and full of flavor! Zucchini, asparagus, corn, and yellow bell peppers are grilled to perfection and tossed with a fresh, lemony dressing. Easy to make and feeds a crowd!
Ready in: 30 minutes
Recipe by: Veggie Desserts
Make your own quick and tasty carrot hot dog with pureed veggies and lentils to give them a delicious taste and fine ‘veggie dog’-like texture. They’re fast, easy and full of goodness.
Ready in: 35 minutes
Recipe by: Vindulge
An easy and delicious (and healthy!) vegan and gluten free recipe for the smoker or grill. Smoked BBQ Tofu bowls will please vegans and meat lovers alike.
Ready in: 22 minutes
Recipe by: Chef de Home
Chickpeas Sandwich is not just a scrumptious combination of ‘Mediterranean Veggie Flavors’ on plate…. But also has a balanced proportion of lean-veggie protein, whole-wheat carbs, and 2 daily recommended serving of vegetables.
Simple Sexy Salsa. Spice up your salsa life with this delicious recipe. Only takes 5 minutes and uses easy to find ingredients. Vegetarian and healthy. If only all vegan BBQ ideas tasted this good.
Ingredients
- 1 small onion
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 chilli
- 1 tin tomatoes (chopped) (1 tin = 14oz)
- ½ cup basil, fresh (dried will do the trick too. ½ cup fresh = 2 tsp dried)
- ½ cup parsley, fresh (yep, you guessed it, dried is fine. You can buy dried parsley with crushed garlic already in it, and this works great too. ½ cup fresh parsley = 2 tsp dried)
- 2 dashes salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Dice the onion and garlic.
- Deseed the chilli if you don’t want it toooooo hot and chop it too (easiest way to do this is slice it length-ways then run a teaspoon down the middle, forcing the seeds out).
- Throw all ingredients, including the salt and pepper, into a large mixing bowl.
- Give it a good stir.
- Ready.
Nutrition
This list is the ultimate proof that vegetarian BBQ recipes don’t have to be boring or bland. In fact, these vegetarian BBQ skewers and cauliflower steaks might actually be the most exciting part of your summer get-together.
So the next time someone complains about not knowing what to cook for the vegetarian at the BBQ, point them to this list of grilled vegetarian recipes!
What a great collection of BBQ ideas here! I really love the grilled romaine lettuce. Thanks for sharing my Jamaican Jerk Eggplant!
Thanks for letting us share your recipe, it’s delish!
Oh these BBQ recipes are so timely. We’re having a protracted heatwave here in the UK and everyone wants to BBQ. Thanks for featuring one of my recipes. I shall be trying some of the others out.
You’re very welcome, Choclette!! Glad you like the collection 🙂
Enjoy the summer!
I am loving all these recipes. So tasty and good for you! And who can resist a sexy salsa? Love them!
Thanks for including my grilled veggie and couscous salad!
Haha, who indeed? Thanks Kathy – the same to you! Love the recipe 🙂
Thank you so much for including our recipes in your round up!
Cheers Sean, it deserves to be shared!
Thanks for including my mushroom and halloumi skewers!
They’re great, thanks for letting us share them! 🙂
Thanks for helping our family transition to vegan. It will be a while before we get there completely. But coming from a BBQ culture where chicken is almost seen as a vegetable, these recipes help a lot to make the experience fun. Thanks to all who share their knowledge here.
You’re very welcome, Melinda!! Really awesome to hear your progressing with your journey!
Thank You So Much for this awesome sharing! Excited to try this Tonight
There are some really good and creative ideas on here for sure, especially the vegetable foil packets, very cool. Thanks for sharing these great recipes!