Too often, grilling is dismissed as only for meat-eaters. While everyone’s eating steaks and burgers, vegetarians no longer have to settle for just plant-based hot dogs. They don’t need to rely solely on meatless burgers and cold side dishes anymore! Vegetables, especially in the summertime, are so good grilled, thanks to their natural sweetness, juiciness, and texture. To get you started, here are 17 grilled vegetarian recipes. They are so delicious they’ll be a hit with everyone. Even meat-eaters will love them.
1. Grilled Tofu Cabbage Cups With Garlicky Yogurt
Here, savory, grilled tofu is paired with the cool, refreshing crunch of fresh cabbage. Sharable and easy to eat this dish was designed to be enjoyed on warm summer evenings with friends and family.
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2. Speedy Romeo’s Grilled Pizza with
Marinated Tomatoes & Ricotta
Grilled pizza is a great way to add some excitement to pizza night. Chef Justin Bazdarich from Brooklyn’s Speedy Romeo recommends topping your pizza with fresh ricotta, herb oil, and marinated fresh tomatoes.
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3. Just-So-Good Grilled Portobellos
These happen-to-be-vegan portobello mushrooms are juicy, meaty, and designed for backyard barbecues. Plus, a short ingredient list keeps this recipe super manageable, especially when cooking for a crowd. Click for the recipe to start grilling.
4. Grilled Bread Salad With Broccoli Rabe
& Summer Squash
Using mayonnaise as a marinade ingredient is not the most common technique. However, it can add a unique flavor to your dishes. Recipe developer Emily C. describes this marinade as creating a delicious smoky char. This char perfectly complements the natural sweet-bitter flavors of squash and broccoli rabe. Trying new ingredients and cooking methods is always exciting. Why not give it a try and see how it turns out for you? Click for the recipe to start grilling.
5. Grilled Baby Bok Choy with Miso Butter
The combination of naturally sweet miso and butter gives baby bok choy a caramelized, burnished exterior. And with only five ingredients (including olive oil!), you couldn’t ask for a more low-maintenance dish. Click for the recipe to start grilling.
6. Grilled Vegetable Stuffed Peppers
These stuffed peppers are filled with cubes of sourdough bread, zucchini, mushrooms, and cheese. This combination results in a satisfying—and surprisingly compact—vegetarian main. Click for the recipe to start grilling.
7. Grilled Cabbage With Preserved Lemon Mostarda
Hearty, sturdy cabbage is one of our favorite vegetables for grilling. Unlike its more delicate counterparts, there’s rarely any risk of it disintegrating on the grill. A funky, lemony mostarda makes this version extra special. Click for the recipe to start grilling.
8. Whole Grilled Red Onions With Sage, Honey & Walnuts From Sarit Packer & Itamar Srulovich
Overlapping petals of grilled red onion and pockets filled with sage and walnuts make this salad a stunner. It doesn’t hurt that it’s also wildly simple to prepare. Click for the recipe to start grilling.
9. Grilled Tomatoes With Bracing Vinaigrette
The recipe developer Melina Hammer has a special method to keep the tomatoes from falling apart on the grill. She grills them on one side only. “Plus,” she says, “it’s a thing of beauty to have one side blistered, the other slightly more acidic.” Click for the recipe to start grilling.
10. Grilled Zucchini Orzo
This summery orzo dish is full of flavor. The flavor comes from charred, smoky zucchini, tomatoes, garlic, and tangy goat cheese. A vibrant dressing made from sesame oil, red wine vinegar, mustard, and honey adds even more taste.
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11. Grilled Artichokes With Vegan Lemon-Mayo Sauce
Grilled artichokes don’t need much adornment. Here, a lemony, vegan mayo-based dipping sauce is all that’s required to round out this simple side. Click for the recipe to start grilling.
12. Marcy Ragan’s Grilled Panzanella Caprese
Panzanella hardly needs an upgrade, but we won’t say no to this smoky, caprese-inspired version. It’s guaranteed to be a hit among vegetarians and meat-eaters alike. Click for the recipe to start grilling.
13. Grilled Broccolini Salad With Basil-Walnut Vinaigrette
Broccolini and cabbage serve as the base for this hearty salad. However, it’s the basil-walnut vinaigrette that makes the dish shine. Reminiscent of pesto, it’s nutty, creamy, herbaceous, and features just the right amount of acid. Click for the recipe to start grilling.
14. Grilled Potato and Green Bean Salad
Recipe developer EmilyC wanted a potato salad that combined elements from both warm, mustardy versions and classic, mayo-based ones. She solved the problem with her mayonnaise marinade technique (see #4 on this list!), resulting in a potato salad unlike any we’ve ever had. Click for the recipe to start grilling.
15. Grilled Corn & Ranch Pizzas
Store-bought dough means homemade pizza can be a breeze. Sweet corn kernels, melty mozzarella, and a cool drizzle of ranch dressing balance out the crust’s charred edge. Click for the recipe to start grilling.
16. Grilled Zucchini With Big Beans, Kale & Mustard Vinaigrette
Dressing beans in a mustardy vinaigrette while they’re still warm helps them absorb flavor as they cool. Add planks of grilled zucchini. Then add a pile of fresh kale. You’ve got a meal that works for potlucks. It’s also great for weekday lunches alike. Click for the recipe to start grilling.
17. Indian-Spiced Vegan Potato Burger
If you’re looking for a vegetarian option for your next BBQ, these spiced potato patties might just do the trick. Seasoned with a mix of turmeric, garam masala, chili powder, and tangy amchur, these patties are bursting with Indian-inspired flavors. The best part about these burgers is that they can be made ahead of time. You can freeze them too, making them a no-stress option for hosting. Simply reheat them on the grill and you’re ready to serve! Click for the recipe to start grilling.
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