Vegetarian Grilling Recipes
Shake up your BBQ spread this summer with vegetarian grilling. These vegetarian grilling recipes highlight in-season flavours, irresistible textures, and plenty of grill marks. Perfect for those who love the smoky, charred mains, these grilled vegetables take traditional grilling to new heights. Try recipes like spiced skewers and grilled street corn for a fresh twist on classic favourites that will leave your guests (and you) craving more.
1. Vegan Chickpea Kofta Skewers
Smoky, spiced, and everything nice, these chickpea kofta skewers bring vegan grilling to centre stage. Made with a blend of aromatic spices and mashed chickpeas, they form a deliciously hearty yet light option that’s great for any summer BBQ. Grilled to greatness, these skewers develop a crispy exterior while staying tender inside—just add a creamy dip like tahini or yogurt, and you're golden.
2. Zesty Grilled Potato Salad
Classic potato salad, but make it grilled. Crispy, in-season petite red spuds meet a bright, zesty dressing for a side dish that shines. Fresh herbs, mustard, and a touch of lemon create a contrast to the tender potatoes, while adding a refreshing twist to the usual potato salad. Here comes the sun, along with a potato salad that’s great for the whole family to enjoy.
3. Grilled Pesto-Filled Mushrooms
Juicy mushrooms stuffed with vibrant, herby pesto—because sometimes, simple is best. The earthy taste of the mushrooms combined with fresh basil, garlic, and olive oil, make for a solid mix of flavours. Grilled to perfection, they develop a smoky char that helps to enhance their natural savouriness while the pesto melts into every bite.
4. Grilled Cremini Mushroom and Halloumi Skewers
Smoky, savoury mushrooms + salty, golden halloumi cheese = the ultimate skewer situation. The mushrooms soak up all the grill flavour while staying nice and juicy, and the halloumi cheese crisps up for a great contrast. If you’re firing up the grill, these vegetarian skewers belong on it.
5. Mediterranean Grilled Portobello Mushroom Caps
Portobello mushrooms marinated in bold Mediterranean flavours? Yes, please! Topped with fresh spinach, roasted garlic bruschetta, and melted mozzarella cheese, each cap offers a harmonious blend of savoury, tangy, and creamy elements. And, of course, there’s big umami energy in every bite.
6. Grilled Asparagus With Sesame Vinaigrette
In-season asparagus meets a nutty sesame vinaigrette in this light side dish. Sprinkling toasted sesame seeds on top adds a satisfying crunch and helps enhance the overall texture. With minimal effort and maximum reward, this recipe is sure to become a favourite in your culinary repertoire for summer.
7. Caesar Egg Salad with Oka & Grilled Greens
Egg salad, but elevated. Rich Oka cheese and smoky greens like asparagus, romaine, and radicchio put an innovative spin on your typical Caesar salad. The grilled greens are then tossed with a zesty dressing featuring parsley, pecans, capers, and pepper, and folded into diced hard-boiled eggs for extra creaminess.
8. Grilled Tomato Pizza with Summer Greens Pesto
No oven needed—this grilled pizza delivers sweet, vine-ripened tomatoes and herby pesto on a crispy, light crust. BBQ night just got better! Tip: Substitute equal parts spinach, kale, parsley, or a mixture of greens for the arugula. Leftover pesto can be tossed with pasta, spread on toast, or stirred into soups.
