These 12 vegan BBQ recipes are so flavorful and satisfying you won’t miss the meat. From hearty vegan chili dogs to smoky tofu ham, these dishes impress even the most devoted meat-eaters.
Prepare to fire up the grill and enjoy a feast of vibrant, mouth-watering vegan recipes perfect for any summer gathering.
Vegan Chili Dogs
Get ready for these delicious Vegan Chili Dogs. They’re plant-based hotdogs smothered in a rich, homemade, easy-to-make chili topped with a vegan cheese sauce. It’s an easy, delicious, filling vegan version of an American classic.
You need: 4 vegan hot dogs, 4 buns, 400 g beans, 200 g tomato sauce, 1 tbsp chilli powder, onion.
- Simmer beans, sauce, spices and onion 15 min.
- Grill the sausages.
- Serve in buns with chilli.
Summer Lentil Corn Salad
Summer lentil corn salad is refreshing, easy to make and packed full of colorful, healthy veggies! This easy to make vegan salad is made with fresh corn, lentils, crunchy summer vegetables and tossed in a honey-lime dressing.
You need: 200 g green lentils, 2 corn cobs, 1 pepper, 1/2 red onion, 3 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp lemon juice, parsley.
- Cook lentils 20 min.
- Grill corn and cut kernels.
- Mix and dress with oil and lemon.
Copycat Buffalo Wild Wings Potato Wedges
This copycat Buffalo Wild Wings potato wedge recipe is everything you love about the original only healthier. These fries are so good you’ll eat them right off the baking sheet while they’re still too hot! Best part is that they’re easy to make and gluten free.
You need: 4 large potatoes, 2 tbsp oil, 1 tsp paprika, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp salt.
- Cut potatoes into wedges.
- Toss with oil and spices.
- Bake at 220°C for 35 min.
Tandoori Vegetables Platter
Indulge in the rich flavors of the Tandoori Vegetables Platter and bring the essence of Indian cooking to your table, just with 20 minutes of ‘real cooking,’ leaving the rest of the time for the veggies on the barbeque.
You need: 300 g cauliflower, 2 peppers, 1 courgette, 150 g yoghurt, 2 tbsp tandoori paste, 1 lemon.
- Marinate vegetables in yoghurt and paste.
- Roast at 220°C for 25 min.
- Serve with lemon.
Couscous Salad with Chickpeas
This bright vegan couscous salad with chickpeas, lots of fresh veggies, and a chili-lime vinaigrette! This vegan couscous bowl is one of the best easy vegan couscous recipes!
You need: 200 g couscous, 400 g chickpeas, 1 cucumber, 2 tomatoes, mint, 3 tbsp olive oil, 1 lemon.
- Soak couscous in hot water 5 min.
- Mix with chickpeas and chopped vegetables.
- Dress with oil, lemon and mint.
Homemade Cherry BBQ Sauce
Sweet, tangy, and super easy to make, this homemade Cherry BBQ Sauce is everything you want in a BBQ sauce. With just a handful of ingredients, it’s the perfect mix of sweet cherries and smoky goodness. Slather it on everything from tofu skewers to veggie burgers, or use it as a dipping sauce.
You need: 400 g cherries, 100 ml ketchup, 3 tbsp brown sugar, 2 tbsp vinegar, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 garlic clove.
- Simmer all ingredients 20 min.
- Blend smooth.
- Cool and store chilled.
Smoked Zucchini With Sliced Onions
Smoked Zucchini With Onions—Fresh zucchini is sliced and tossed in a delicious combination of olive oil, sweet onions, fragrant herbs, and spices. Then, with the help of a cast-iron skillet, it is smoked to tender, flavorful perfection, serving as a mouthwatering side dish ideal for any summertime event.
You need: 3 courgettes, 2 onions, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp paprika, salt.
- Slice courgettes and onions.
- Toss with oil and paprika.
- Smoke at 120°C for 40 min.
Vegan Potato Salad
This is the perfect vegan Southern-style potato salad with a great egg substitute. It’s a creamy, old-fashioned Southern recipe that will be perfect for your next barbecue, cookout, potluck, or family reunion!
You need: 800 g potatoes, 4 tbsp vegan mayo, 1 tbsp mustard, 1 celery stalk, 2 spring onions.
- Boil and cube potatoes.
- Mix dressing.
- Fold with vegetables and chill.
Smoky Vegan Tofu Ham
This Smoky Vegan Tofu Ham requires just 8 ingredients to prepare and tastes even better than the real thing! It’s savory, slightly sweet, and has crispy edges and a tender inside.
You need: 400 g firm tofu, 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp maple syrup, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tbsp liquid smoke.
- Press and slice tofu.
- Marinate in the mix 1 hour.
- Bake at 200°C for 30 min.
Grilled Broccoli
You will love this simple Grilled Broccoli recipe that is healthy, quick, tender and deliciously charred. It is a great side dish for grilling but also weeknight suppers.
You need: 2 heads broccoli, 3 tbsp olive oil, 2 garlic cloves, 1 lemon, parmesan.
- Toss broccoli with oil and garlic.
- Grill 8 min, turning.
- Finish with lemon and parmesan.
Chipotle Black Bean Burger
Chipotle Black Bean Burgers are a scrumptious and satisfying plant-based alternative to traditional beef burgers packed with flavor, protein, and fiber. And these won’t fall apart!
You need: 400 g black beans, 100 g breadcrumbs, 1 egg, 1 tbsp chipotle paste, 1 tsp cumin, 4 buns.
- Mash beans with crumbs, egg and spices.
- Shape 4 patties.
- Pan-fry 4 min per side and serve in buns.
Homemade Guacamole Without Cilantro
This Homemade Guacamole Without Cilantro is made with 5 ingredients and is ready in less than 10 minutes! It’s creamy, tangy, and bursting with vibrant flavors. It makes for a delicious appetizer to enjoy alongside tortilla or homemade pita chips.
You need: 3 avocados, 1 lime, 1 tomato, 1/2 red onion, 1 garlic clove, salt.
- Mash avocado with lime and salt.
- Fold in diced tomato, onion and garlic.
- Serve fresh.
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