25 Vegan Grilling Recipes That Will Make Meat Lovers Jealous
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These vegan grilling recipes are perfect for keeping your summer BBQs plant-based. Even the biggest meat lovers will be drooling over these!
Rethink your summer cookouts because these vegan dishes will make you say, “Move over, meat!”
From plant-based twists on classic grilling recipes to exciting veggie meals inspired by world cuisines, these grilled vegan dishes prove that the grill isn’t just for meat.
Beet Flatbread
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Boring salad who? This recipe tops whole wheat flatbreads with grilled beets, vegan feta cheese, kale, candied almonds, and balsamic reduction, perfect for warm-weather hosting!
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Copycat Zupas Ultimate Grilled Cheese
Kick up your outdoor cooking game with the ultimate grilled cheese sandwich. With a buttery crisp exterior and melty cheese inside, it’s hard to believe this grilled cheese is completely dairy-free!
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Grilled Carrot Dogs
The grilling season is the best time to try carrot hot dogs! Choose from 4 variations, including the South of the Border Dog with sliced jalapeno, guacamole, red onion, and cilantro.
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Grilled Portobello Mushroom Steaks
Expand your grilling repertoire with these vegan steaks. They come together in 30 minutes using simple ingredients.
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Tofu Skewers
Let’s be honest: Skewers are a must in any summer cookout. And this Lebanese recipe for tofu kebabs? It might dethrone chicken and beef skewers as your favorite!
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Caprese Grilled Asparagus and Lentils
Sometimes, the real stars of any backyard cookout are the sides. These Caprese grilled asparagus and lentils make the most of fresh summer produce to complement your BBQ favorites.
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Cauliflower Curry Vegan Grill Recipe
Are you hungry after your outdoor activity with friends and family? Just grab a vegan curry foil packet!
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Grilled Pineapples
This recipe brushes pineapple slices with vegan butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt for a flavor upgrade you didn’t know you needed!
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Grilled Vegetable Napoleon
Looking for a star attraction at your summer BBQ? Look no further than this Napoleon featuring a stack of fresh vegetables!
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Grilled Baby Potatoes
Potato is the ultimate BBQ side dish, and with these grilled baby potatoes, expect everyone to be asking for seconds!
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BBQ Moroccan Eggplant Salad
Time to stock on Moroccan spices this barbecue season and spice up your vegan BBQs with this eggplant salad!
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Peri Peri BBQ Seitan Chicken
Yes, this ultimate list of the best vegan dishes to grill includes a “chicken” recipe. Seitan will rock your summer BBQs and picnics with a beautiful peri-peri marinade.
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Grilled Corn on the Cob with Creamy Avocado Dill Dressing
Grilled ears of corn become the life of any outdoor summer party when paired with a creamy avocado dill dressing!
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Grilled Vegan Kebabs
Throw a last-minute barbecue with vegan kebabs! These beauties only need 3 ingredients.
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Grilled Vegetables
Give your favorite summer vegetables the charred goodness they deserve! This guide will teach you how long to grill them for an easy, crowd-pleasing side dish.
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Filipino Eggplant Salad
Want to host a barbecue without breaking the bank? You’ll love this eggplant salad, which showcases the essence of Filipino cuisine in every bite.
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July 4th Grilled Fruit Salad
Spruce up the simple lettuce salad with something unexpected: grilled fruits! The watermelon might surprise you in this delicious side dish.
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Grilled Tofu Steak Recipe
This grilled tofu steak recipe gives meat a run for its money! The simple marinade packs extra-firm tofu with so much flavor that even meat eaters will surely enjoy it.
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Super Easy Grilled Asian Eggplant
This recipe for grilled Asian eggplant includes the perfect glaze topping for those who love Asian fusion at their summer cookouts.
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Grilled Peppers
We often roast peppers, but summertime is the best time to fire up the grill for them! Use large sweet red peppers for the best flavor.
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BBQ Vegan Souvlaki Recipe
You can count on Mediterranean food to make your next summer cookout memorable. These BBQ vegan skewers go well with tzatziki!
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Grilled Garlic Mushroom Kebabs
With their meaty texture and umami flavor, these grilled baby portobello mushroom kebabs are a meat lover’s dream! They’re also easy to make for the simplest cookout ever.
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Vegan Falafel Burger
No need to say goodbye to burgers if your backyard bash is vegan. This vegan burger recipe uses chickpeas and quinoa patties, which actually grill well compared to your usual store-bought plant-based burgers!
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Grilled Cabbage Steaks
Tired of the usual coleslaw for your cabbage haul? Give them a charred and smokey makeover with this grilled cabbage steak recipe!
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Grilled Peaches
Cook peaches on the grill, and the humble stone fruits might become your new summer obsession.
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Conclusion
These vegan grilling recipes prove that the grill can unleash the delicious potential of fresh veggies and fruits!
Build the perfect summer BBQ menu and partner beet flatbread or grilled cheese with vegan proteins.
Who knew plant-based dishes could also steal the show outdoors?
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