7 Vegetarian BBQ Ideas
Vegetarian BBQ Ideas
Here at Pet Let, we know how important it is for holiday makers to be able to kick back and relax and enjoy a BBQ on the deck or balcony of their holiday home. As far as Aussie pastimes go, firing up the barbie is up there with footy, thongs and a day at the beach; which is why we provide one at every holiday home. The reason we love BBQs so much – other than watching someone else do the cooking – is because they’re a chance to chill out with friends and family in the great outdoors and eat with our fingers!
However, you may have noticed that the humble backyard BBQ featuring singed snags, incinerated slabs of meat and charcoal chops are now starting to include more vegetables than ever before. Every vegetable under the sun can be thrown on the BBQ, even some fruit! Patties filled with lentils, chickpeas, quinoa, nuts and an array of herbs and spices are also making their way onto the hotplates of Australia. Mushrooms are definitely becoming a favourite and if you’re a cheese lover like me, nothing beats grilled halloumi! Make your next BBQ a much healthier (and much prettier!) one and ‘throw another vegie on the barbie!’
Here are seven easy, hassle free vegetarian BBQ ideas you may want to try on your next holiday.
Sautéed Zucchini with Mint, Basil and Pine Nuts
Mint. Basil. Pine nuts. Enough said…
Photo credit: flickr.com / Via alexandracooks.com
INGREDIENTS
- .5kg of zucchini (or any summer squash), sliced into ½-inch rounds
- 3 tablespoons (or less) olive oil, divided
- 3 small cloves garlic
- 10 (or more) mint leaves
- 5 (or more) basil leaves
- 1 heaping tablespoon capers, rinsed
- 2 tablespoons pine nuts or walnuts, lightly toasted
- 1 to 2 teaspoon red wine vinegar or white balsamic or whatever vinegar you have
- Sea salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
- Additional mint and basil, torn, to garnish
See full recipe at www.alexandracooks.com
Savory Lentil-Mushroom Burgers
Flipping burgers has never been so satisfying!
Source/Photo: blog.fatfreevegan.com
INGREDIENTS
- 2 tsps chia seeds
- 3 tbsps warm water
- 1 onions (medium)
- 170 grams mushrooms (washed)
- 3 cloves garlic
- 384 grams lentils (cooked, green or brown, well drained)
- 52 grams old-fashioned oats (certified gluten-free, if necessary)
- 2 tbsps potato starch (or cornstarch, see note below)
- 1 tbsp soy sauce (or wheat-free tamari, omit for soy-free)
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp dried basil
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt (optional or to taste)
- 1/4 tsp dried thyme
- black pepper (Generous grating)
*Can be made ahead of time, frozen or kept in an airtight container if you would not purchase all the ingredients while holidaying.
See full recipe at www.yummly.com
Grilled Corn on the Cob with Honey Butter
How do you make sweetcorn even sweeter? Just add some honey butter!
Photo credit: pictureperfectmeals.com
INGREDIENTS
- 4 ears shucked corn
- Cooking spray
- 1 1/2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper (optional)
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
See full recipe at myrecipes.com (www.myrecipes.com)
Grilled Zucchini Ribbons
Grilled zucchini, ok… Grilled zucchini ribbons, superb!
Photo credit: thegreedyvegan.com
INGREDIENTS
- 2 med. zucchini
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Olive oil
- 4 Wooden or metal skewers
See full recipe at triedandtasty.com
Grilled Chipotle Lime Cauliflower Steaks
Cauliflower, the little super veggie which can substitute almost anything… this time, steak!
INGREDIENTS
- 2 large heads cauliflower
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 limes, zested and juice
- 2 cloves garlic, finely grated
- 1 teaspoon honey or agave syrup
- 2 tablespoons paprika
- 1 tablespoon chipotle powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro leaves
- Lime wedges, to serve
See full recipe at www.thekitchn.com
Grilled Halloumi Fingers
(buy rennet free)
A crispy and gooey cheese delight! Need I say more?
Photo credit: wordpress.com
INGREDIENTS
- 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
- 170g haloumi cheese, cut into 1cm thick sticks
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- Black pepper to taste
See full recipe at allrecipes.com.au
Smokey Grilled Sweet Potatoes with Coriander & Lime
Potato, potarto… Coriander, cilantro…
Photo credit: kitchentreaty.com
INGREDIENTS
- 1 kg sweet potatoes, scrubbed well and sliced lengthwise 1/4-inch thick
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Approx. 3 tablespoons Sweet & Smoky BBQ Dry Rub Mix
- A couple of limes, halved
- A handful of coriander, chopped
See full recipe at www.kitchentreaty.com