This roundup of 10 Favorite Vegan Grilling recipes may just have your new favorite dinner! Each recipe is full of healthy ingredients and is easily made right on the grill (with options for the stovetop). Make the most of summer by cooking outdoors!
Fig Jam Pizza Bianca
This recipe for Fig Jam Pizza Bianca is a unique spin on the classic sauceless pie! Made with sweet fig jam, creamy goat cheese, peppery arugula, and truffle oil, this fancy-yet-easy pizza recipe is a showstopper dinner recipe.
Quinoa Beet Burgers
These Quinoa Beet Burgers will hold their own at any BBQ! They are gluten-free and full of plant protein. Top with mango and avocado for a filling and satisfying main dish!
Crispy Potato Pesto Pizza
This Pesto Potato Pizza is easy to make at home and ready in just 30 minutes! Full of fresh flavors and colorful herbs, this vegan dinner is topped with decadent cashew cheese and a creamy sauce.
Easiest Grilled Flatbread
This recipe for Grilled Flatbread is SO simple and versatile! It’s the perfect base for sandwiches, pizzas, wraps, and more. With an option using store-bought dough, you’ll want to make this every week in the summer!
Grilled Peaches with Cinnamon Sugar Crispies
Grilled Peaches with Cinnamon Sugar Crispies will be your new favorite summer dessert! Topped with creamy vanilla ice cream and oat crumble topping, this healthier treat can be made with just 3 ingredients. Ready in just 10 minutes and totally vegan!
Grilled Veggie Party Sub Sandwich with Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto
This hearty Grilled Veggie Party Sub is the perfect packable hoagie! Toasted ciabatta bread is stuffed with grilled vegetables, hummus and sun-dried tomato pesto for a delicious meal that is ready in under 30 minutes and serves 6 people at once.
Vegan Elote
This Grilled Street Corn is a fully loaded, delicious summer side! Fresh corn is lightly charred and topped with tangy cheese, chili, cayenne, fresh cilantro, and bright lime juice. A perfect farmer’s market meal! Vegan option included.
Grilled Cabbage with Charred Dates & Tahini
This recipe for Crispy Grilled Cabbage with Charred Dates and Tahini Sauce is a hearty and satisfying plant-based dinner. It’s full of smoky flavor with sweet dates, refreshing herbs and crunchy nuts.
Grilled Sweet Potato Salad
This Grilled Sweet Potato Salad with Minty Lime Dressing and Crispy Farro is a summer winner! Ready in under 20 minutes, it’s a perfect pack-along recipe for a picnic or summer cookout.
What is plant-based barbecue?
The grill is not just for meat! When vegetables spend some time over a fire, they develop a wonderfully charred flavor and many of their natural sugars caramelize. This savory/sweet combination is delicious and perfect for summer cooking. Plant-based BBQ recipes are full of grilled zucchini, peppers, potatoes, corn, cabbage, and more! Don’t forget a go-to quinoa burger for an extra-hearty treat.
Vegan Grilling FAQ
While many vegetables take well to the intense, smoky heat of a grill, zucchini, corn, bell peppers, and onions are some common winners. They require minimal prep and are practically foolproof.
Peaches, plums, pineapple, and watermelon are all excellent BBQ candidates. Their sugars intensify after the heat and they develop a nice, smoky quality. There are definitely some fruits to avoid when grilling (berries, for example, are much too small unless on a skewer).
No. Unlike many meat recipes, most of the time it’s better to marinate vegetables AFTER grilling, so they can soak up more flavor as they rest.
A high heat oil with a smoke point above 450 degrees F is your best bet when cooking over hot coals. Canola oil, avocado oil, peanut oil are good options.
Tips for Getting the Most Out of Grilling Plant-Based
- Use a high heat, neutral oil. I like avocado! This will prevent excessive oil smoke, which can be bad for us.
- Use long tongs if you do not have access to grill utensils. Things can get hot and you don’t want to accidentally burn yourself when flipping a potato.
- When grilling a veggie burger, it can be helpful to use a piece of tinfoil underneath to ensure nothing falls through the grill grates. If you do not have foil, a better (and more sustainable) option would be a grill basket.
- On this note, always be sure to cut large slices of your veggies (so skinny sweet potato fries do not slip right through.
I hope you enjoy this roundup of my favorite vegan outdoor grilling recipes.
