Whether you are a novice vegan attending your first BBQ, or are a pro-level vegan BBQ grill master – coming up with a menu that’s all about simplicity and flavor and is 100{8466e38f199acc0b56b221a7b99587ba7df7b1c007902bc779bf0ba15c186af7} vegan can feel challenging. Well, fear not friend! Because I’ve put together a fantastic collection of 32 Vegan BBQ Recipes that are perfect for your long weekend BBQs, parties, picnics, and summertime gatherings ☀️ These 32 delicious vegan BBQ recipes cover everything from vegan mains, to sides, to desserts and are sure to be some true crowd pleasers this summer 🍔🌭🥗
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Vegan BBQ Mains:
Just 10 ingredients to make the best homemade burger patty ever. Forget about store bought black bean burgers! These seitan burgers are juicy, chewy, meaty, and hold up on the grill! Make these ahead of time and store in the fridge or freezer until ready to serve. Toss them on the grill when ready to serve and then dress your burger up with red onion, tomato, lettuce, pickles, maybe even an avocado slice, some vegan cheese, and the your favorite condiments and you’ve got the best burger ever! *Remember when using a mayo or BBQ sauce to ensure you have a vegan BBQ sauce or vegan mayo!
Quick and easy recipe for a hearty veggie burger with a perfect bite (not mushy). Whether you’re a beet aficionado or simply looking to add more plant-based goodness to your diet, these vegan burgers are sure to become a favorite in your recipe repertoire and a regular on your grill this summer 🍔🌱 The beets provide an earthy, full-bodied, umami flavor and also provide red juices making them look like a classic BBQ burger!
These Italian style sausages have that perfect meaty texture, that classic sausage shape, that burst of Italian seasoning flavor, and they’re just really damn good! Easy to make with an oil-free option. These sausages are perfect for the grill or BBQ and then toss on a bun!
These Pulled Jackfruit Sandwiches offer a vegan twist on a classic BBQ favorite, using only 6 simple ingredients. Featuring young green jackfruit in brine or water, this recipe delivers a meaty texture and a savory flavor similar to pulled chicken or pulled pork. Like BBQ jackfruit meat pulled straight from vegan ribs! haha!
These Vegan Chicken Tenders are juicy and succulent, easy to make and perfect for meal prep! They can be prepared ahead of time and stored in the fridge for several days, or in the freezer so you can have them on hand whenever you like. Just 8 ingredients, 40 minutes to make plus an hour of cooling. 1 recipe makes 6 tenders and each one contains 156 calories, 8g carbohydrates, 26g protein, and 2g fat. Boom!
Quick & Easy BBQ Tofu is the perfect addition to your summer BBQ meal. Just 6 easy ingredients and 10 minutes of grilling time are all it takes to make this tender juicy tofu that’s smothered in your favorite barbecue sauce. Pair with your favorite side dishes for the perfect vegan and vegetarian-friendly summer meal. Yum!!
These vegan satay skewers are marinated in creamy coconut curry sauce, then grilled to perfection and served with spicy peanut sauce, and garnished with limes and chopped peanuts! Hello, deliciousness! These satay soy curls on wooden skewers are a super impressive appetizer or can be enjoyed as a main served with rice and veggies.
Out of this world vegan food on a stick! Need I say more? Why is it that food on a stick is extra scrumptious. And grill marks too. Grill marks make everything look more scrumptious. And then peanut butter sauce and a spritz of lime juice!! One of the most scrumptious flavors of all. So naturally, you can assume that these Grilled Tofu Skewers with Spicy Peanut Sauce are scrumptious times 3.
Just whip up the marinade, pour over sliced veggies (red peppers, other bell peppers, red onion, etc.), then start your grilling. The tzatziki can be made ahead of time, so then all you have to do is assemble your sandwiches to taste. See? Told ya, easy peasy.
Mouth-watering, tender, chewy, juicy, flavourful, meat-like texture. Amazing! BBQ or pan fry then serve whole or slice and put on top of salad for a steak salad. So delicious and satisfying!
Vegan BBQ Side Dishes:
This Easy Vegan Pasta Salad recipe takes just 30 minutes to make, is loaded with fresh vegetables (cucumber, cherry tomatoes, etc.), olives, and artichokes, and is tossed with the best Italian-inspired, 5-minute homemade pasta salad dressing! Perfect for BBQs, picnics, or potlucks, this will be your new go-to recipe this summer!! 😋🥗
This is the best and easiest Vegan Macaroni Salad. That colour, that flavour, that crunch, that creaminess, that macaroni yumminess, that’s what I call a delicious pasta salad! My Easy Vegan Macaroni Salad is super-easy to make with just 10 ingredients and takes less than 20 minutes to prepare. It is the perfect side dish for your BBQ, picnic, or potluck!
Inspired by Mexican street corn (elotes). Quick to make and super tasty, corn ribs are the perfect crowd pleaser. You can prep these ahead of time and serve them hot or cold. These are great as a snack, side dish, or appetizer, great for at BBQ’s or potlucks.
This Vegan Loaded Baked Potato has lightly crisp skin on the outside, and is fluffy in the middle, layered with BBQ beans, and easy to prepare nacho cheese.
The Best Cowboy Caviar is super quick and easy to whip up and can be enjoyed as a dip with tortilla chips or could be served as a side dish. With a zesty lime and smoky chipotle dressing, this recipe is perfect for potlucks or BBQ’s. This delicious summer appetizer is a real crowd pleaser!
I love vegan potato salad! Tender potatoes are coated in a creamy dreamy dressing with the perfect blend of herbs and seasonings. Easy to make and can be made ahead of time so it’s perfect for meal prep, BBQ’s, and potlucks.
How to Boil Corn on the Cob Perfectly! The easiest method for boiling corn on the cob is here! This fail-proof method keeps your corn tender, sweet, and crisp, and includes an optional spice blend recipe. Perfect for a summer side dish, and the best part? The corn stays hot and full of flavor while you prep (or grill) the rest of dinner. I mean, look at this thing! 😉
This Super Easy Vegan Coleslaw recipe is delicious and quick to make! The classic coleslaw flavors you know and love with a creamy dressing recipe. The dressing is vegan mayo based, but if that’s not your thing, I also give options for a yogurt-based dressing if you prefer. Serve this coleslaw at your next barbecue, everyone will love it!
This Vegan Strawberry Spinach Salad is the ultimate summer salad, coming together in just 15 minutes. It features sweet strawberries, fresh spinach, toasted sliced almonds, and my homemade lemon poppy seed dressing. You can also optionally top it with crumbly vegan feta. This fresh and easy-to-make salad is sure to become one of your go-to summer recipes! ☀️🥗
If you’re looking for an easy to make vegan version of buffalo chicken dip, you have found the right recipe! This Vegan Buffalo Chicken Dip is the perfect creamy, cheesy, spicy goodness every game day, BBQ, party, or movie night deserves. Just like the classic dip, but better because it’s completely vegan, dairy-free, gluten-free, way healthier, make-ahead, and tasty delicious.
Vegan BBQ Desserts:
This homemade Vegan Chocolate Ice Cream recipe is creamy, silky, and bursting with chocolaty flavor. Just 6 ingredients and a few minutes is all it takes! There are instructions for making the ice cream in an ice cream machine but there is a no ice cream maker option as well!
Just 5 easy ingredients are all it takes to make this super creamy ice cream that is infused with your favorite espresso or coffee! I use an ice cream machine but also have a no-churn ice cream machine method for those who do not have one.
The Best Vegan Pistachio Ice Cream is incredibly creamy, and nutty, with hints of vanilla. This ice cream recipe is easy to make and requires no coconut and no banana. Instead, this vegan ice cream is made with just 7 ingredients. I use an ice cream machine but also have a no-churn ice cream machine method for those who do not have one.
The Best Vegan Strawberry Ice Cream recipe is easy to make and tastes like fresh strawberries. It’s seriously the best strawberry ice cream I’ve ever tasted! No coconut and no bananas. Just 5 ingredients, cashews, your favorite plant-based milk, fresh or frozen strawberries, sugar, and vanilla. I use an ice cream machine but also have a no-churn ice cream machine method for those who do not have one.
Just 4 ingredients to make the BEST vegan vanilla ice cream! This homemade vegan ice cream recipe is easy to make, super rich and creamy- it’s the best ice cream I’ve ever tasted, vegan or not!
No ice cream machine and no-churning required. Use this simple technique with any homemade ice cream recipe to make creamy homemade ice cream in a snap!
These Vegan Ice Cream Bars are made with just 7 ingredients, and only a take few minutes of prep (plus freezing time). These bars are easy to make and so much tastier and cheaper than store-bought! The filling is a mixture of plant-based yogurt, peanut butter, sweetener, and crunchy roasted salted peanuts, all coated in a chocolate shell!
These taste just like strawberry cheesecake- but on a stick! … and frozen! I’m obsessed. It’s a little shocking how just 8 ingredients and only 15 minutes of your time is all it takes to whip up the delicious treats. Just blend, pour, and freeze.
Easy to make, just 8 ingredients! Creamy, lightly sweet, minty frozen treats. The perfect summer dessert.
These vegan fudgesicles have that amazing frozen creamy chewy fudge texture to them, just like the store-bought ones… but better!
Only 4 ingredients to make these popsicles. The perfect orange cream summer treat and they are actually pretty healthy too!
A decadent summer treat that can be enjoyed at any picnic, summer party, or BBQ! The perfect mix of salty and sweet!
Common Questions:
Can vegans eat BBQ? Yes! Of course they can. With grill-friendly homemade meat substitutes like seitan and tofu, and store bought vegan meat substitutes – eating plant-based at a BBQ has never been easier! Also, vegetables grill up so perfectly, even meat eaters include them in their feasts!
Is BBQ sauce vegan? They can be. When buying BBQ sauce, always check the ingredients label first as BBQ sauces can contain either honey or anchovies (or both) and can even contain other animal products. So, have a look at the label for that “Vegan” stamp or give the ingredients a read and even Google any ingredients you may not be familiar with to ensure you are keeping it 100{8466e38f199acc0b56b221a7b99587ba7df7b1c007902bc779bf0ba15c186af7} vegan.
What can I BBQ instead of meat? Your options are abundant! Vegetables such as Portobello mushrooms, corn on the cob, zucchini and squash, asparagus, eggplant, onions and tomatoes all grill up fantastically. Fruits like pineapple, peaches, watermelon, and mango are all common features at BBQs. And meat substitutes like extra-firm tofu, seitan, tempeh, and store bought plant-based meats are all super-popular options!
If you try any of these recipes, let us know by leaving a comment, rating it, and don’t forget to tag @itdoesnttastelikechicken on Instagram.
Bon appetegan!
Sam Turnbull.
