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23 Vegan Recipes That Make Your BBQ Both Meatless and Epic

Who says vegans can’t have a good time at a BBQ? We’re here to help you think outside the typical veggie-burger-box with some yummy #inspo to help you grill it vegan-style all summer long. Now pass the hummus.

1. Mango or Strawberry Salsa

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Photo by Sydney Segal

Get the party kickin’ on a fresh note with one of these awesome dips. Recipes here.

2. Classic Guac

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Photo by Cara Newcomer

No BBQ is complete without it. Directions here.

3. Black Bean Salsa

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Photo by Cara Newcomer

Anotha one. This one is a bit heartier. Read about it here.

4. Spicy Chickpea Burger

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Photo by Charlotte Cohen

Umm hello. We see you. We want you. Find out how here (just omit mayo for vegans).

5. Black Bean Burger

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Photo by Megan Prendergast

Beans, we love you. Click here for the recipe.

6. Zucchini Parm Burger

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Photo by Maria Serghiou

Swap the egg for 1 tablespoon flax + 3 tablespoons water and make these babies vegan.

7. Grilled Pizza

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Photo by Sophie Maschinot

Use non-dairy cheese and pile on some veggies and you’re good to go. Recipe here.

8. Vegetarian Sliders with Mango Slaw

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Photo by Miranda Reilly

Sway mayo for vegan mayo and eat up! Recipe here.

9. Crispy Quinoa Black Bean Burger

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Photo by Sally Zhang

Ooo, crispy. Sub egg for 1 tablespoon flax or chia + 3 tablespoons water. Directions here.

10. A Beyond Meat Burger

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Photo courtesy of beyondmeat.com

These plant-based burger bleed beet juice and are made for grilling. Read more about them here.

11. Pesto Pizzas

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Photo by Megan Prendergast

Throw these babies on the grill and you’re good to go. Recipe here.

12. Veggie Chorizo

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Photo by Maggie Gorman

Sub egg for 1 tablespoon flax + 3 tablespoons water and make these little babies on the grill. Find out details here.

13. byChloe’s Vegan Sweet Potato Mac ‘n Cheese

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Photo by Natalie Beam

Epic side dish alert. Find out how here.

14. Kale and Quinoa Salad Bowl with Curry-Coconut Dressing

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Photo by Sydney Toth

*Drops mic.* More details here.

15. Protein-Packed Kale Salad with Lemon Dressing

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Photo by Katherine Baker

Every BBQ needs some kale. Round out your burger fix with this summer salad.

16. Chickpea, Sweet Potato and Farro Salad

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Photo by Katherine Baker

A heartier side. Recipe found here.

17. Grilled Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms

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Photo by Catherine Kinney

Just use vegan moz. Directions here.

18. Refreshing Watermelon Mint Smoothie

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Photo by Katheleen Lee

Wouldn’t be a BBQ without some watermelon. Find out how here.

19. Raw Fruit Tart with Cashew Cream

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Photo by Natalie Van Brunt

This is practically screaming “take me to a BBQ.” Recipe here.

20. Easy Grilled Fruit

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Photo by Grace Bodkin

Just grill and eat. Recipes here.

21. Vegan Chocolate Silk Pie with Speculoos Crust

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Photo by Katherine Baker

In case your BBQ needs some chocolate. Which it does. Find out here.

22. Simple Berry Salad

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Photo by Hannah Lin

Hello fresh taste of summer. The mint is like an extra touch of classy AF. Recipe can be found here.

23. Vegan Whipped Cream

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Photo by Kristine Mahan

Necessary for pies and the berry salad above. Bless up with this magic here.

Katherine has been involved with Spoon since the early days of the NYU chapter. She continued to write for Spoon while earning her master's degree in human nutrition at Columbia University and authored the Spoon Guide to Healthier 2016. Katherine likes to avoid wearing real pants, hanging out with her rescue pup Millie, drinking iced coffee in all 4 seasons, and baking vegan treats (yes, Baker is her last name). Katherine is now a student at Columbia Mailman School of Public Health and learns about how climate change impacts human health and nutrition (#school5ever). Hit her up on Insta (@katherinebaker4) and kbaked.com for more #relatablecontent.