Recipes for the Best Foods to Grill for Vegetarians and Vegans

What can you grill for vegetarians? Veggie burgers and corn on the cob are great, but we’ve found some mouthwatering recipes to grill for vegetarians and vegans that will leave them wanting more. (Which is totally okay, because unlike meaty mouthfuls full of grease and gristle, these recipes are not only gloriously delicious, but they’re also good for you, other animals, and the planet.)

Bold flavors, “meaty” textures, and surprising ingredients create grill magic with the right seasonings and techniques.

Recipe for Mushroom “Steaks”

If you haven’t seen what mushroom wizard Derek Sarno does with mushrooms, brace yourself—your grill is about to become your hottest tool. Derek, co-founder of Wicked Kitchen and a vegan culinary magician, has mastered transforming mushrooms into umami bombs that would make a steakhouse jealous.

The secret? High heat and a pressing technique that transforms mushrooms into tender, juicy “steaks,” no animal suffering required.

Grilled Tofu Recipe

Tofu is like a sponge and soaks up whatever delicious flavors you marinate it in. Choose extra-firm tofu, then marinate it in a bold mix: Think tamari, smoked paprika, maple syrup, garlic, and a dash of liquid smoke. Grill until those gorgeous grill marks show up, and finish with your favorite sauce.

Grilled Tempeh Recipe

Tempeh is made from fermented soybeans and has a nutty flavor and firm bite that holds up perfectly to grilling. Slice it thin or into steaks, steam it first (this helps cut any bitterness), then marinate it with bold flavor. Grill it until it’s caramelized and crispy on the edges, then serve.

Recipe for Grilled Seitan Fajitas

Next up, seitan. You can use premade seitan sausages or cutlets, or make it yourself at home. Just marinate, baste, and slap it on the grill for a crispy outside, juicy inside, and that “grill sizzle” we crave.

Vegan “Meat” Products

If you want to keep it really simple, you can grill prepackaged vegan “meats,” which often look and taste surprisingly similar to meat made from animals. Beyond brats, Gardein grilled chick’n, and Boca vegan burgers are crazy-good choices when you want a fuss-free grill fix.

Cows and chickens love the warm summer sunshine as much as you and I do! They enjoy lounging in the grass, chewing contentedly while soaking up the golden rays. Chickens like to scratch in the dirt, dust-bathe, and chatter happily with their flock as they explore the yard. These animals have friends and feelings and deserve to be in green pastures at sanctuaries, not on our plates.

Vegan grilling is all about using new flavors, textures, and techniques to create food that tastes delicious. This summer, dare to grill differently. Now go fire it up—and don’t forget to invite your friends.

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