Very Vegetarian Summer: Vegetarian BBQ Recipes

THURSDAY SUPPER: Veggie Burgers by SweetOnVeg (CC BY 2.0)

Summer isn’t over yet! Fire up the grill! If you’re an avid reader of my blog then you know how much I love being a vegetarian. Just because I don’t throw meat on the BBQ doesn’t mean I don’t love some vegetarian BBQ! Mmmmm. My mouth starts to water just at the sound of “vegetarian BBQ.” Have you tried it? Eating vegetarian BBQ isn’t always lean, it’s never mean, and it’s very, very green. Check out these recipes I love for summer vegetarian BBQ!

Vegetarian BBQ Drinks

When the sun is beating down, nothing cools you off like lemonade. I love this Rosemary-Infused Cucumber Lemonade. Ahhh. If you’re craving a sweeter treat at your vegetarian BBQ, try these Strawberry-Coconut Daiquiris, which can easily be made in a non-alcoholic version. Best of all, these two drinks both pack a healthy dose of Vitamin C without any fat or cholesterol. Yeah, this vegetarian BBQ is healthy!

Vegetarian BBQ Drinks (Photo by rian0306)
Vegetarian BBQ Drinks (Photo by rian0306)

Vegetarian BBQ Appetizers

Start off your vegetarian BBQ with crostini, goat cheese, and this grilled pepper salad. I love love love goat cheese, so these grilled figs stuffed with goat cheese sound divine, too.

Vegetarian BBQ Peppers (Photo by woodleywonderworks)
Vegetarian BBQ Peppers (Photo by woodleywonderworks)

Vegetarian BBQ Main Dishes

Fill up on this yummy Grilled Tofu with Mediterranean Chopped Salad. Those vegetarian BBQ grill marks are so beautiful.Or opt for a classic vegetarian BBQ dish: the meatless burger. This chickpea burger or Greek-style quinoa burger both sound very tasty for a vegetarian BBQ.

Vegetarian BBQ Tofu (Photo by wonderyort)
Vegetarian BBQ Tofu (Photo by wonderyort)

Vegetarian BBQ Side Dishes

Smoky grilled artichokes, yes please! I mean, throw any vegetable on the vegetarian BBQ grill, and you have instant perfection. I also really like grilled asparagus, eggplant, zucchini, you name it!

Vegetarian BBQ Eggplant and Onions (Photo by woodleywonderworks)
Vegetarian BBQ Eggplant and Onions (Photo by woodleywonderworks)

Vegetarian BBQ Desserts

Grilled fruit is just heavenly at a vegetarian BBQ. Check out these recipes for grilled peaches and berries (pro tip: add vanilla ice cream or vegan soy cream) or baked apples on the grill.

Vegetarian BBQ Dessert (Photo by shorts and longs)
Vegetarian BBQ Dessert (Photo by shorts and longs)

Well, my stomach is growling like crazy now! Do you have any favorite vegetarian BBQ recipes to share? Tell me all about your vegetarian BBQ ideas in the Comments section!