10 Best Vegan BBQ Dishes

Grilled Portobello Mushroom Burgers

These hearty and flavorful Grilled Portobello Mushroom Burgers are a perfect plant-based alternative for your BBQ feast.

Ingredients:

• 4 large portobello mushrooms, stems removed
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• Burger buns
• Lettuce, tomato, and your choice of condiments

Cooking method:

1. Mix balsamic vinegar, olive oil, soy sauce, and garlic powder in a bowl.
2. Marinate the portobello mushrooms in the mixture for at least 30 minutes.
3. Preheat your grill to medium heat.
4. Grill the mushrooms for 5-7 minutes on each side until tender and juicy.
5. Serve on burger buns with lettuce, tomato, and your favorite condiments.

Smoky BBQ Jackfruit Sliders

These Smoky BBQ Jackfruit Sliders are a deliciously tangy and satisfying option for any vegan BBQ gathering.

Ingredients:

• 2 cans young green jackfruit in brine, drained
• 1 cup vegan BBQ sauce
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• Slider buns
• Coleslaw for serving

Cooking method:

1. Shred the drained jackfruit using a fork.
2. In a pan, combine jackfruit, BBQ sauce, and smoked paprika, and cook over medium heat for 20 minutes.
3. Preheat grill to medium-high.
4. Grill the jackfruit for 5 minutes, until slightly charred.
5. Serve on slider buns topped with coleslaw.

Grilled Corn with Spicy Lime Vegan Butter

Add some zest to your BBQ with this Grilled Corn with Spicy Lime Vegan Butter.

Ingredients:

• 4 ears of corn, husked
• 1/4 cup vegan butter, softened
• Zest and juice of 1 lime
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• Salt to taste

Cooking method:

1. Preheat the grill to medium-high.
2. Grill the corn for 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until lightly charred.
3. Mix vegan butter, lime zest, lime juice, chili powder, and salt.
4. Brush the grilled corn with the spicy lime vegan butter before serving.

BBQ Cauliflower Wings

These BBQ Cauliflower Wings are a crispy and flavorful finger food that will be a hit at any BBQ.

Ingredients:

• 1 head cauliflower, cut into florets
• 1 cup flour
• 1 cup water
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 cup vegan BBQ sauce

Cooking method:

1. Preheat the grill to medium-high.
2. In a bowl, whisk flour, water, and garlic powder to make a batter.
3. Dip cauliflower florets in batter, then place on a baking sheet.
4. Grill for 15 minutes, turning once halfway through.
5. Brush with BBQ sauce and grill for an additional 5 minutes.

Grilled Vegetable and Tofu Skewers

These Grilled Vegetable and Tofu Skewers are colorful, tasty, and perfect for any outdoor feast.

Ingredients:

• 1 block firm tofu, cubed
• 1 zucchini, sliced
• 1 bell pepper, chopped
• 1 red onion, quartered
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• Wooden skewers, soaked in water

Cooking method:

1. Marinate tofu, zucchini, bell pepper, and onion in soy sauce for 30 minutes.
2. Preheat grill to medium heat.
3. Thread tofu and vegetables onto skewers.
4. Grill for 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally, until vegetables are tender.

Vegan Sausage and Pepper Hoagies

These Vegan Sausage and Pepper Hoagies offer a savory taste experience that’s sure to satisfy.

Ingredients:

• 4 vegan sausages
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
• 1 onion, sliced
• 4 hoagie rolls
• Olive oil for grilling

Cooking method:

1. Preheat the grill to medium heat.
2. Grill vegan sausages for 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally.
3. In a grill pan, sauté peppers and onion with olive oil until soft.
4. Assemble sausages and peppers in hoagie rolls to serve.

Grilled Eggplant Steaks with Chimichurri

Rich and robust, these Grilled Eggplant Steaks with Chimichurri pack a punch of flavor.

Ingredients:

• 2 large eggplants, sliced into steaks
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1/2 cup chimichurri sauce

Cooking method:

1. Preheat grill to medium-high.
2. Brush eggplant slices with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
3. Grill for 5 minutes on each side until tender.
4. Top with chimichurri sauce before serving.

BBQ Tempeh Sandwiches

Loaded with smoky flavor, these BBQ Tempeh Sandwiches are a delicious, protein-packed option.

Ingredients:

• 1 block tempeh, sliced
• 1 cup vegan BBQ sauce
• Burger buns
• Pickles and onions for topping

Cooking method:

1. Marinate tempeh slices in BBQ sauce for at least 30 minutes.
2. Preheat the grill to medium heat.
3. Grill tempeh for 3-4 minutes on each side until caramelized.
4. Serve in burger buns with pickles and onions.

Grilled Pineapple with Coconut Whipped Cream

End your BBQ on a sweet note with this Grilled Pineapple topped with Coconut Whipped Cream.

Ingredients:

• 1 ripe pineapple, peeled, cored, and sliced
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 can coconut cream, chilled
• 1 tablespoon powdered sugar

Cooking method:

1. Preheat the grill to medium-high.
2. Sprinkle pineapple slices with brown sugar.
3. Grill for 2-3 minutes on each side until caramelized.
4. Whip chilled coconut cream with powdered sugar until fluffy.
5. Serve grilled pineapple with a dollop of coconut whipped cream.