If you're looking for some delicious vegan bbq ideas, you've come to the right place! These recipes are perfect for a summer cookout, and they'll make your guests think you're a culinary genius. From grilled portobello caps to black bean burgers, we've got everything you need to throw the perfect vegan barbecue. So fire up the grill and get cooking!
1. Grilled portobello caps: These delicious grilled mushrooms are a perfect appetizer for your vegan bbq.
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Cut the portobello caps into 1-inch slices, and brush them with olive oil. Grill the mushrooms for about 15 minutes, flipping once, until they're tender and slightly charred. Serve with your favorite barbecue sauce.
Yield: 12 servings
Ingredients:
-12 portobello mushroom caps
-Olive oil
-Barbecue sauce (optional)
Instructions:
Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Cut portobello caps into one-inch slices and brush with olive oil. Grill mushrooms for approximately 15 minutes, flipping once, until tender and slightly charred. Serve with barbecue sauce (optional).
Enjoy!
This is a great vegan option for the grill! You can marinate the portobellos in your favorite BBQ sauce for extra flavor.
If you want a heartier burger, try grilling up a portobello cap with a vegan patty. Just top with your favorite fixings and enjoy!
For a fun twist on kabobs, thread portobello caps, onions, and cherry tomatoes onto skewers and grill until tender. Serve with a dipping sauce made from equal parts balsamic vinegar and olive oil.
These portobello caps are a great way to enjoy all the flavor of BBQ without the meat!
2. Grilled sweet potato wedges: These crispy wedges are a great side dish for your barbecue.
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Cut the sweet potatoes into wedges, and brush them with olive oil. Grill for about 15 minutes, flipping once, until they're tender and slightly charred. Serve with your favorite barbecue sauce.
Yield: 12 servings
Ingredients:
-12 sweet potatoes
-Olive oil
-Barbecue sauce (optional)
Instructions:
Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Cut sweet potatoes into wedges and brush with olive oil. Grill for approximately 15 minutes, flipping once, until tender and slightly charred. Serve with barbecue sauce (optional).
Enjoy!
These wedges are a great vegan alternative to traditional potato chips. They're also a healthy option for your cookout!
If you want a little extra flavor, try sprinkling some smoked paprika on your wedges before grilling.
For a fun twist, cut the sweet potatoes into thin strips and grill them like french fries! Serve with ketchup or your favorite dipping sauce.
These crispy wedges are the perfect side dish for your vegan BBQ!
3. Grilled zucchini skewers: These healthy skewers are a great way to get your veggies in.
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Cut the zucchini into 1-inch slices, and thread them onto skewers. Grill for about 10 minutes, flipping once, until they're tender and slightly charred. Serve with your favorite barbecue sauce.
Yield: 12 servings
Ingredients:
-12 zucchini
-Olive oil
-Barbecue sauce (optional)
Instructions:
Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Cut zucchini into one-inch slices and thread onto skewers. Grill for approximately 15 minutes, flipping once, until tender and slightly charred. Serve with barbecue sauce (optional).
Enjoy!
These skewers are a great vegan option for the grill! You can marinate the zucchini in your favorite BBQ sauce for extra flavor.
If you want a heartier burger, try grilling up a portobello cap with a vegan patty. Just top with your favorite fixings and enjoy!
For a fun twist on kabobs, thread portobello caps, onions, and cherry tomatoes onto skewers and grill until tender. Serve with a dipping sauce made from equal parts balsamic vinegar and olive oil.
These healthy skewers are a great way to get your veggies in!
4. Black bean burgers: These hearty burgers are a vegan bbq staple.
Ingredients:
-1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
-1/2 cup bread crumbs
-1/4 onion, diced
-1/4 cup red pepper, diced
-1 tsp. garlic powder
-1 tsp. chili powder
-1 tsp. cumin
-Salt and pepper, to taste
-Olive oil
Instructions:
In a bowl, mash the black beans until they're slightly chunky. Add the bread crumbs, onion, red pepper, garlic powder, chili powder, and cumin. Mix well and season with salt and pepper. Form into patties and brush with olive oil.
Yield: 12 servings
Ingredients:
-12 black bean burgers
-Olive oil
-Buns
-Toppings of your choice (lettuce, tomato, onion, etc.)
Instructions:
Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Grill burgers for approximately 15 minutes, flipping once, until slightly charred and cooked through. Serve on a bun with your favorite toppings.
Enjoy!
These hearty burgers are a vegan bbq staple! You can top them with any of your favorite toppings, or keep it simple with just lettuce and tomato.
If you want a little extra flavor, try adding some diced jalapeno to the black bean mixture before grilling.
For a fun twist, serve the burgers on mini buns as sliders!
These burgers are sure to be a hit at your vegan BBQ!
5. Grilled pineapple: This sweet and juicy fruit is a perfect dessert for your cookout.
Instructions:
Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Cut pineapple into wedges and brush with olive oil. Grill for approximately 10 minutes, flipping once, until they're tender and slightly charred. Serve with your favorite barbecue sauce.
Enjoy!
Grilled pineapple is a delicious and easy dessert for your vegan BBQ! The pineapple Wedges can be grilled ahead of time and served at room temperature.
For a fun twist, try grilling some other fruits like peaches or nectarines. Serve with a dollop of vegan ice cream for a delicious summer treat!
6. Vegan smores: These gooey treats are sure to be a hit with your guests.
Instructions:
1. Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
2. Cut a piece of aluminum foil that is large enough to wrap around the vegan graham crackers, chocolate, and marshmallows.
Place the vegan graham crackers on one half of the foil, followed by the chocolate and vegan marshmallows. Wrap up the foil tightly, making sure all of the ingredients are enclosed.
Grill for about 15 minutes, or until the marshmallows are melted and the chocolate is gooey. Serve immediately.
Enjoy!
These vegan smores are sure to be a hit at your next BBQ! The foil packet makes them easy to grill, and they're perfect for sharing. If you want a little extra flavor, try adding some peanut butter or diced fruit to the mix. Enjoy!
7. Watermelon agua fresca: This refreshing drink is the perfect way to cool down on a hot summer day.
Ingredients:
-1 cup watermelon, cubed
-1/2 cup pineapple, cubed
-1/4 cup sugar
-1/2 lime, juiced
Instructions:
In a blender, combine the watermelon, pineapple, sugar, and lime juice. Blend until smooth. Serve over ice and enjoy!
Watermelon agua fresca is a refreshing and easy to make drink that is perfect for a hot summer day! If you want a little extra flavor, try adding some mint leaves to the blender. Enjoy!
Wrap Up
So there you have it, seven perfect vegan bbq ideas for your summer cookout! Now get grilling! And don't forget the sunscreen! :)
Do you have any favorite vegan bbq recipes? Share them with us in the comments below! And don't forget to check out our other vegan recipes for more summertime inspiration. Happy cooking!
