Eating an adequate amount of fresh fruits and vegetables is only good for your body. If you love grilling, try one of these delicious vegetarian BBQ recipes. Whether you have vegetarian friends over or just want to enjoy a healthy snack or meal, these dishes are a perfect choice.
Grilled veggie burgers with lemon and rosemary
What you need:
- 1 lemon, grated
- 1/2 onion, finely chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 2 cups cannellini beans, drained and mashed
- 2 cups artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
- 1 cup oatmeal
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
In a large mixing bowl, combine lemon zest, garlic, crushed cannellini beans, artichoke, rosemary, salt and pepper. Sweat the onion (without oil) in a pan until golden brown and add to the bean and artichoke mixture. In a blender, puree the rolled oats a few times and then add them to the mixture as well. Mix all ingredients well with clean hands and shape into patties. Arrange on a baking tray lined with baking paper, cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. When done, cook on a preheated grill over medium-high heat until done. Serve with a bun of your choice and condiments.
All-Greens Grilled Vegetable Salad
What you need:
- 2 zucchini, cut into strips (1/4 inch thick)
- 1 bunch of asparagus, stems removed
- 1 bunch of broccoli, core trimmed
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
- 1 tablespoon diced shallots
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- Salt to taste
Toss the zucchini, asparagus and broccolini in 1 tablespoon of olive oil and season with salt. Cook on the preheated grill (on a sheet pan) over medium-high heat, turning once, until grill marks appear or until cooked through. Place grilled vegetables in a serving bowl along with spinach, mint, shallots, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, and remaining olive oil. Throw everything together. Serve immediately.
Creamy grilled corn with herbs and spices
What you need:
- 8 corn cobs, peeled
- 1 clove of garlic
- 1/2 cup coriander, chopped (divided)
- 1/2 cup raw cashews, soaked overnight
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
To prepare the creamy sauce, in a blender or food processor, combine garlic, 1/4 cup cilantro, cashews, water, lime juice, yeast, Dijon mustard, and black pepper. Blend until mixture is smooth and creamy. Grill the corn on a preheated grill over medium-high heat for about 10 minutes or until cooked through. To serve, place grilled corn on a plate and drizzle with creamy sauce. Sprinkle with remaining coriander and sprinkle with black pepper.
You’ll never be happier eating nutritious food with these delicious vegetarian BBQ recipes!
Thanks to Adrian T. Cheng
