Vegetarian BBQ Cookout Menu Ideas

Planning a vegetarian cookout and looking for menu ideas? It will be my pleasure to give you some delicious menu ideas on how to make a vegetarian barbecue. This article is aimed at curious vegetarians, aspiring vegetarians, and full-fledged vegans and vegetarians who just want to enjoy a simple barbecue with family members. If you’re hosting a barbecue, don’t even mention that you’re vegetarian. Cook up a few of these delicious options and everyone will be so pleased and full they won’t even know what hit them. If you’re going to a barbecue somewhere else, call your host to mention that you’re a vegetarian and that you’ll bring your own veggie burger or chicken or whatever else you’d like to bring. This will make your host aware of your vegetarianism and will respect that you thought to bring your own so as not to worry the host. For a carnivore, a vegetarian is often a very mysterious creature. Make it easy and enjoyable for everyone and everyone will be happy.

Menu ideas for a vegetarian barbecue

Portobello Mushroom Burgers – When grilled with a mixture of oil and spices or with a flavoring like barbecue sauce or balsamic vinegar, portobello mushrooms make great burgers and sandwiches. Grill large mushrooms that have been brushed with oil or sauce for about 5 minutes on each side. Use a Panini or ciabatta bread with mayonnaise or nayonnaise, lettuce, cheese, tomatoes, and sprouts. Often called the steak of veggie burgers, this one is sure to please. (As long as your guests enjoy the mushrooms.)

Tofu and Vegetable Skewers – This is a colorful and vibrant meal that will please most guests. String some mini tomatoes, mushrooms, red onions, zucchini, and orange bell peppers along with cubes of marinated tofu and you’ll be creating art throughout your barbecue. Vary the selections to please different guests. Maybe Linda doesn’t like mushrooms and Melody doesn’t like zucchini, so custom skewers might be the perfect solution for picky eaters and varied tastes.

Vegetarian Chicken: Not sure if everyone knows about this product? Vegetarian chicken is delicious! I know some extreme vegetarians say that all fake meats are processed and therefore unhealthy or that they don’t want to eat something that tastes like the real thing. Improved by swapping out the simulated meats for the real stuff. Vegetarian chicken has 24g of protein, 5% fat, and plenty of vitamins, including 35% vitamin B12, 60% iron, and just 1g of sugar. Clearly a winning choice! Lather up your chicken with barbecue sauce or spices for even more enjoyment.

Veggie Burgers and Hot Dogs – These are the quintessential barbecue foods and vegetarians should not be left out. When you consider what’s in actual hot dogs, eating vegetarian hot dogs is a much smarter and healthier choice. Veggie burgers are very popular and are available in the vast majority of supermarkets in North and South America and probably the rest of the world (although I haven’t been around the world to check it out yet, lol!). Lots of meat eaters, the best defense for a vegetarian is these 2 staples. Veggie burgers and hot dogs will get you out of many awkward situations and go almost unnoticed by other diners.

Vegetarian BBQ Sides:

• Baked potatoes with or without herb butter
• sweet potatoes drizzled with olive oil and cumin
• French fries and/or sweet potato fries with oil and spices
• corn on the cob
• packet of mushrooms and onions
• grilled red peppers as a topping for burgers or to eat as well

Vegetarian Barbecue Desserts

• fruit skewers
• grilled pear or peach with your favorite ice cream or dream rice
• pineapple drizzled with honey and lemon then grilled with or without ice cream
• tortilla smeared with peanut butter, a banana in the center, sprinkled with chocolate chips, then rolled up and slow-roasted for 8 minutes is sinfully delicious.
• 2 thin grilled oatmeal cookies with a piece of chocolate in the center