10 Best Vegan BBQ Recipes

Fire up the grill for our 10 best vegan BBQ recipes

There’s never been a better time to throw a plant-based BBQ, thanks to the amazing vegan products available in supermarkets. However, if you want to cook up a meat-free feast from scratch, there are also tons of options.

We’ve put together 10 of the best vegan BBQ recipes that are sure to impress your guests this summer. Happy grilling!

1. Grilled Garlic & Herbs Corn

Get the party started and the grill warmed up with a garlicky corn on the cob. This creamy starter by Violife is sure to set a great tone for the feast ahead and it’s really easy to make.

Violife Corn on the Cob
Image Credit: Violife

2. KEBAB SKEWERS WITH GRILLED PEACHES AND VEGAN TZATZIKI

In the mood for something spicy? These kebab skewers by Oumph! and Romy London are sure to hit the spot, so fire up that BBQ!

Oumph! Kebab Spiced Skewers 1
Image Credit: Romy London

3. Vegan Chicken Kebab Skewers

No vegan BBQ would be complete without skewers! Quorn’s recipe is perfect for dining with vegans or non-vegans and it’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser.

Quorn Kebab Skewers
Image Credit: Quorn

4. Herbed Potato Salad

 If you’re looking for recipes you can throw together at the last minute, this herbed potato salad by Cookie and Kate is a life saver. The ultimate side dish for plant-powered mains, a classic potato salad will go down a treat with guests.

Herbed Potato Salad
Image Credit: Cookie and Kate

5. Grilled BBQ Tofu Kebabs

Do you have a craving for smoky dishes slathered in BBQ sauce? These grilled tofu kebabs by Vanilla and Bean will be right up your street. Loaded with veggies and flavour-packed tofu, this meat-free main is a guaranteed hit for your vegan BBQ!

Vanilla & Bean Tofu Skewers
Image Credit: Vanilla and Bean

6. BBQ Cauliflower Wings

Meat-like dishes aren’t for everyone, and that’s fine. Cauliflower is a versatile ingredient in many vegan dishes, including these BBQ wings by Jessica in the Kitchen. The crispy coating pairs perfectly with a smoky sauce, making them ideal appetizers for a summer BBQ.

BBQ Cauliflower Wings
Image Credit: Jessica in the Kitchen

7. Vegan Coleslaw

You can never have too many side dishes! This easy coleslaw by Simple Veganista is satisfyingly crunchy, light and delicious – perfect if you can’t find anything vegan-friendly in the supermarket.

Vegan Coleslaw by Simple Veganista
Image Credit: Simple Veganista

8. Sticky BBQ Ribs

Avant-Garde Vegan always delivers the best vegan dishes – and these sticky BBQ ribs are no different. If you have some non-vegan guests you really want to impress, this is one of the best vegan BBQ recipes to showcase what plant-based eating is all about. If you’re not a fan of tofu, this recipe includes seitan as the meat alternative.

Sticky BBQ Ribs
Image Credit: Avant-Garde Vegan

9.  Easy BBQ Veggie Burger

If meaty burgers aren’t your thing, try this easy BBQ veggie burger by The Conscientious Eater. Creating your own patty using plant-based ingredients is more fun than it sounds – trust us!

Veggie Burger by Conscientious Eater
Image Credit: The Conscientious Eater

10. Vegan BBQ Sauce

 Some things are just better homemade – and this BBQ sauce by Karissa’s Vegan Kitchen is one of those things. This sweet, smoky sauce can be put together in just 10 minutes.

Vegan BBQ Sauce by Karissa's Vegan Kitchen
Image Credit: Karissa’s Vegan Kitchen

Feeling inspired? Check out our recipes section – it’s full of plant-based delights!

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