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25 Vegan BBQ Recipes That Pack a Flavour Punch

Posted by Allison Day. Last updated on May 21, 2020 by Food Network Editors

Grilling season often focuses on meat as the main event, but these recipes prove that vegan meals can stand just as tall. Flavourful veggie burgers, grilled pizzas, substantial sides, skewers and so much more, these recipes will satisfy everyone at the table.

  • BBQ Pulled Jackfruit Sandwiches
     
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    BBQ Pulled Jackfruit Sandwiches

    <p> Even carnivores will be fooled by this simple BBQ sandwich, which looks and tastes just like traditional pulled pork. We promise! Just don't forget to top it all off with a bright, easy homemade slaw for some an additional tart flavour. For more at-home cooking, check out <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/fun-with-food/photos/favourite-quarantine-food-trends/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">our favourite food trends to come out of quarantine</a>. </p> <p> Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/healthy-eating/recipe/bbq-pulled-jackfruit-sandwiches/22305/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>BBQ Pulled Jackfruit Sandwiches</strong></a> </p>
  • Tofu Peanut Satay and Cucumber Skewers
     
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    Tofu Peanut Satay and Cucumber Skewers

    <p>These tofu skewers (paired with cucumber ribbons and fresh mint) are just as delicious as they are eye-catching. The zesty peanut marinade adds tons of flavour, too. Consider them your new dinner plate show-stoppers! Find more <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/healthy-eating/photos/sweet-and-savoury-tofu-recipes/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">sweet and savoury tofu recipes for every meal</a>. </p> <p>Get the recipe for <strong><a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/healthy-eating/blog/vegan-bbq-skewer-recipes/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Tofu Peanut Satay and Cucumber Skewers</a></strong></p>
  • Grilled Sweet Potato Steaks With Cilantro Garlic Drizzle
     
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    Grilled Sweet Potato Steaks With Cilantro Garlic Drizzle

    <p> How do you turn a root veggie favourite into a scrumptious dish? Grill it and smother it in fresh cilantro, of course! The homemade cilantro-garlic drizzle further embellishes the recipe. If cilantro is one of those <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/fun-with-food/photos/controversial-foods-people-hate/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">foods you love to hate</a>, simply swap it for your favourite herb. </p> <p> Get the recipe for <strong><a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/bbq/blog/best-bbq-veggie-steak-recipes/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Grilled Sweet Potato Steaks With Cilantro Garlic Drizzle</a></strong> </p>
  • Vegan Lentil Burgers
     
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    Vegan Lentil Burgers

    <p>BBQ season wouldn’t be the same without burgers. Consider adding <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/everyday-cooking/photos/best-veggie-burger-recipes/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">veggie burgers</a> to your summertime dinner rotation with this bangin' vegan patty that’s loaded with nutrition thanks to the lentils, nuts and spinach.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/vegan-lentil-burgers/20343/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Vegan Lentil Burgers</strong></a></p>
  • Grilled Chili Corn with Coconut Lime Cream
     
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    Grilled Chili Corn with Coconut Lime Cream

    <p> Mexican street corn gets a vegan makeover with this creamy, tart and sweet recipe for grilled cobs. For more meal ideas, check out <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/healthy-eating/photos/most-popular-vegan-recipes/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">our most popular vegan recipes ever</a>. </p> <p> Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/bbq/blog/grilled-chili-corn-with-coconut-lime-cream/36022/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Grilled Chili Corn with Coconut Lime Cream</strong></a> </p>
  • Grilled Cabbage Steaks With Maple Mustard Balsamic Drizzle
     
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    Grilled Cabbage Steaks With Maple Mustard Balsamic Drizzle

    <p> Brighten your dinner table instantly with this gorgeous, vibrant dish that will please vegans and meat-eaters alike. Slice up all that purple cabbage and place it on the grill to help reduce its natural bitterness and transform it into something sweet and smoky. </p> <p> Get the recipe for <strong><a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/bbq/blog/best-bbq-veggie-steak-recipes/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Grilled Cabbage Steaks With Maple Mustard Balsamic Drizzle</a></strong> </p>
  • Grilled Polenta Crackers with Roasted Pepper Salsa
     
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    Grilled Polenta Crackers with Roasted Pepper Salsa

    <p>Grab a tube of prepared polenta to use as a hearty vegan base to grill up and top with the season’s best vegetables. Trust us: it's one of the most <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/bbq/photos/12-foods-that-taste-better-grilled" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">surprising foods that taste better on the grill</a>. </p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/grilled-polenta-crackers-with-roasted-pepper-salsa/19385/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Rachael Ray’s Grilled Polenta Crackers with Roasted Pepper Salsa</strong></a></p>
  • Cauliflower “Wing” Skewers With Sesame Seeds
     
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    Cauliflower “Wing” Skewers With Sesame Seeds

    <p>Did you think <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/healthy-eating/photos/cauliflower-recipes-satisfy-carb-cravings/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">cauliflower</a> "wings" were as good as it got? Not so. These cauliflower "wing" <em>skewers</em> are a delicious twist on this vegan classic, and way more fun to serve. They're dressed in a simple homemade BBQ sauce that beats the store-bought variety.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <strong><a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/healthy-eating/blog/vegan-bbq-skewer-recipes/">Cauliflower “Wing” Skewers With Sesame Seeds</a></strong>
  • Barbecue Tempeh, Greens and Cauliflower “Couscous”
     
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    Barbecue Tempeh, Greens and Cauliflower “Couscous”

    <p>Stick to hearty bowl dinners all season long with this vegan BBQ version starring savoury tempeh, iron-rich greens and cauliflower “couscous” or your go-to cooked grain. Find more <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/healthy-eating/photos/10-vegan-dinner-recipes/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">comforting vegan dinners that will fill you right up</a>. </p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/barbecue-tempeh-greens-and-cauliflower-couscous/15794/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Barbecue Tempeh, Greens and Cauliflower “Couscous”</strong></a></p>
  • Grilled Broccoli Steaks With Dukkah
     
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    Grilled Broccoli Steaks With Dukkah

    <p> Broccoli is an oft-overlooked yet equally delicious grill-worthy veggie. Like all greens that are BBQ’d, broccoli softens, sweetens and becomes deliciously smoky for a "steak" that is absolute perfection. </p> <p> Get the recipe for <strong><a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/bbq/blog/best-bbq-veggie-steak-recipes/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Grilled Broccoli Steaks With Dukkah</a></strong> </p>
  • Grilled Pizza, Four Ways
     
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    Grilled Pizza, Four Ways

    <p>Setting up a grilled pizza bar is an easy way to please all the dietary preferences in your family, including vegans. Provide dairy-free pesto, vegan cheese, marinara sauce and grilled vegetables for topping, or come up with your own spread using your pizza go-tos. For more ideas, check out all <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/everyday-cooking/photos/pizza-recipes-everyday/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">our best homemade pizza recipes (including dough from scratch)</a>. </p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/grilled-pizza-four-ways/18580/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Grilled Pizza, Four Ways</strong></a></p>
  • Grilled Ratatouille
     
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    Grilled Ratatouille

    <p>This dish stars a rainbow-bright medley of <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/in-season/photos/underrated-veggies-you-should-try/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">in-season vegetables</a>, grilled to perfection. Garnish with your favourite herbs from the garden. It doesn't get more fresh or flavourful than this!</p> <p>Get the recipe for <strong><a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/grilled-ratatouille/15869/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bobby Flay's Grilled Ratatouille</a></strong></p>
  • Cashew Mushroom Slider
     
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    Cashew Mushroom Slider

    <p>When you’re craving a burger that’s meaty enough to be satisfying and textured enough to be pleasing, this is the vegan recipe for you! The cashew and mushroom mixture help give these patties (created by <a href="https://lovechildorganics.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Love Child Organics</a> founder Leah Garrad-Cole) the bite you desire to keep going back, mini burger after mini burger.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <strong><a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/cashew-mushroom-sliders/21916/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Cashew Mushroom Slider</a></strong></p>
  • Candied Maple Balsamic Brussels Sprout Skewers With Red Onion
     
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    Candied Maple Balsamic Brussels Sprout Skewers With Red Onion

    <p>This palate-pleasing skewer recipe will delight the entire family. Brussels sprouts paired with red onion and fresh parsley, and caramelized with maple syrup, makes this inventive dish a BBQ staple. Find more <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/in-season/photos/best-brussels-sprouts-recipes/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">tasty and creative ways to eat more Brussels sprouts</a>. </p> <p>Get the recipe for <strong><a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/healthy-eating/blog/vegan-bbq-skewer-recipes/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Candied Maple Balsamic Brussels Sprout Skewers With Red Onion</a></strong>
  • Grilled Smashed Potatoes with Toasted Cumin Vinaigrette
     
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    Grilled Smashed Potatoes with Toasted Cumin Vinaigrette

    <p>This is not your average potato salad. Skip the mayo — and the boiling water — for this version from Bobby Flay which tosses barbecued potatoes with an earthy cumin vinaigrette.</p><p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/grilled-smashed-potatoes-with-toasted-cumin-vinaigrette-/16186/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Bobby Flay’s Grilled Smashed Potatoes with Toasted Cumin Vinaigrette</strong></a></p>
  • Spicy Hoisin-Glazed Eggplant
     
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    Spicy Hoisin-Glazed Eggplant

    <p>Eggplants are a neutral base for just about any flavouring, and feel substantial enough to be the main event. These sticky, hoisin-slicked eggplants get a touch of char-grilled taste to cut the sweetness, and pair perfectly with a pot of sticky rice, scallions and bok choy for a <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/coconut-rice-bowl-with-ginger-and-tofu-slaw/20252/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">summertime grain bowl</a>.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <strong><a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/spicy-hoisin-glazed-eggplant/16117/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Bobby Flay's Spicy Hoisin-Glazed Eggplant</a></strong></p>
  • Portobello “Pizza” Nicoise
     
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    Portobello “Pizza” Nicoise

    <p>Both vegan and gluten-free, this “meaty” grilled portobello mushroom pizza is a BBQ crowd-pleaser. Use vegan cheese or skip it altogether to ensure the dinner dish is <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/healthy-eating/photos/dairy-free-dinners" rel="noopener" target="_blank">dairy-free</a>.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/portobello-pizza-nicoise/16200/" target="_blank"><strong>Bobby Flay's Portobello “Pizza” Nicoise</strong></a></p>
  • Coconut-Crusted Tempeh Skewers With Mango Salsa
     
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    Coconut-Crusted Tempeh Skewers With Mango Salsa

    <p>Not sure how to prepare that brick of tempeh? We suggest making this zesty and flavourful skewer recipe. Coated in coconut and coupled with a fresh mango salsa, the tempeh cubes (a great source of <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/healthy-eating/photos/high-protein-vegetarian-meals/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">vegan protein</a>!) will be gobbled up in a flash.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <strong><a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/healthy-eating/blog/vegan-bbq-skewer-recipes/">Coconut-Crusted Tempeh Skewers with Mango Salsa</a></strong></p>
  • Grilled Vegetable Platter
     
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    Grilled Vegetable Platter

    <p>A platter of grilled vegetables is a vegan feast everyone will want to get in on. Serve these up with an array of sauces, like pesto, marinara, BBQ sauce and hummus, along with textural toppings, like nuts, seeds and toasted coconut for a DIY appetizer or fun, vegetable-focused dinner.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/giadas-grilled-vegetables/16002/" target="_blank"><strong>Giada De Laurentiis' Grilled Vegetables</strong></a></p>
  • The Vegan Big Mac
     
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    The Vegan Big Mac

    <p>Introducing the <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/healthy-eating/bbq/photos/best-vegan-burger-recipes" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">plant-based burger</a> that'll outshine every other main on the grill. The indulgent burger contains all the classic fixings: dairy-free cheese, vegan "Big Mac" sauce, Boston leaf lettuce and more, sandwiched between a fresh kaiser roll.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <strong><a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/comfort-food/blog/the-vegan-big-mac-35168/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Vegan Big Mac</a></strong></p>
  • Farro Salad with Grilled Eggplant, Tomatoes and Onion
     
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    Farro Salad with Grilled Eggplant, Tomatoes and Onion

    <p>Vegans needn't miss out on summertime grilling. Farro, a whole grain with a whack of filling fibre and protein, along with charred-to-perfection veggies make this plant-based, main course salad totally delicious.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/farro-salad-with-grilled-eggplant-tomatoes-and-onion/16116/" target="_blank"><strong>Bobby Flay's Farro Salad with Grilled Eggplant, Tomatoes and Onion</strong></a></p>
  • Grilled Portobello Burger With Onion Jam
     
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    Grilled Portobello Burger With Onion Jam

    <p>Portobello mushrooms offer a vitamin-rich vegan burger patty that, like a beef burger, can be dressed up to your personal preference. Use vegan yogurt or vegan sour cream to make this recipe dairy-free. If you're a fan, these <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/in-season/photos/morel-mushrooms-recipes/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">morel mushroom recipes are proof that it's the "it" spring veggie</a>. </p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/grilled-portobello-burger-with-onion-jam/18441/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Grilled Portobello Burger With Onion Jam</strong></a></p>
  • Grilled Brussels Sprouts
     
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    Grilled Brussels Sprouts

    <p> Sometimes there's nothing better than a simple skewer of grilled Brussels sprouts. Both meaty and flavourful when introduced to the BBQ, this recipe is even more delicious when served alongside a hearty green salad tossed. </p> <p> Get the recipe for <strong><a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/grilled-brussels-sprouts/15945/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Alton Brown's Grilled Brussels Sprouts</a></strong> </p>
  • Pineapple, Banana, Strawberry Skewers With Salted Chocolate Drizzle
     
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    Pineapple, Banana, Strawberry Skewers With Salted Chocolate Drizzle

    <p>Tender fruits take kindly to being skewered and grilled, especially when topped off with salted chocolate drizzle (drool!). A fabulous vegan treat on its own or when paired with coconut ice cream for dessert.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <strong><a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/healthy-eating/blog/vegan-bbq-skewer-recipes/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Pineapple, Banana, Strawberry Skewers With Salted Chocolate Drizzle</a></strong>
  • Strawberry Bruschetta
     
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    Strawberry Bruschetta

    <p>Grilled bread is an unsurpassed base for just about any food topping. In this recipe, it’s strawberries, for a sweet and simple starter, side or dessert (consider topping these with a piece of dark chocolate if going the dessert route!). Easily make this recipe plant-based by using coconut oil or vegan butter instead of regular butter. Check out these hacks to <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/everyday-cooking/photos/genius-ways-to-use-stale-bread/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">repurpose leftover stale bread</a>. </p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/strawberry-bruschetta/16268/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Giada De Laurentiis' Strawberry Bruschetta</strong></a></p>
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