Grilling Vegetarian
Golden brown, caramelized vegetables without heating up the kitchen? It's possible with a hot grill and a foil packet. Top grilled summer squash with chopped herbs and ricotta salata for a bright, fuss-free side dish. Grilled fruit isn't just for dessert: Toss grilled nectarines, cumin-scented rice and almonds for an unforgettable Middle Eastern-inspired dish. Whip up this composed ratatouille salad on a weeknight in no time with fresh red bell pepper, zucchini, tomatoes and eggplant on the grill.
This Chinese vegetable, a relative of cabbage, is often a stir-fry staple, but it really shines when it's tossed with chili sauce and quickly grilled. Add a rich smokiness to your gazpacho by grilling the tomatoes before preparing this chilled soup. Impress guests at your next cookout with this grilled zucchini salad.
With each different ingredient comes a new layer of bold flavors and textures. Here's a new way to serve fresh tomato salad: This is not your ordinary potato salad. The grilled potatoes are firmer than in the traditional version, but when you dress the salad warm, the slices soak up the flavor of the oranges and rosemary in the dressing. Farro is a whole grain similar to wheat berries; when topped with grilled vegetables, it makes a hearty summer meal. Cook medium-firm tofu in a pan on the grill to infuse it with flame-kissed flavor.
A bahn mi, the popular Vietnamese hero sandwich, with its tangy cucumber salad and spicy mayonnaise, is generally piled high with meat or fish. Sub in meaty shiitakes and tofu, slathered with a hoisin marinade, to make it bahn-meatless. Pressing the liquid out of the tofu firms it up and keeps it from sticking to the grill.
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Mildly spicy Cubanelle chiles are just the right size to stuff with cheese and fold into warm corn tortillas. Tempeh Kabobs with Moroccan Couscous. Soaked in a delectable honey-soy marinade and paired with grilled vegetables, these kabobs will please both meat eaters and vegetarians. Thick slices of firm tofu are marinated in soy sauce, sherry vinegar, and seasonings and grilled until well browned.
Fresh summer vegetables like zucchini, summer squash, and cherry tomatoes don't need a lot of seasoning to highlight their flavors. Just a few minutes on the grill, and you've got a wonderful side dish or light main course.
Homemade Black Bean Veggie Burgers. Quick and easy black bean burgers, spiced up with chili sauce, cumin, garlic and chili powder. A tasty alternative to the frozen kind. California Grilled Veggie Sandwich. For a smoky and sumptuous veggie-filled grilled sandwich, try this easy recipe.
All it takes is some veggies, focaccia bread, lemon-mayonnaise dressing, and crumbled feta. The steak of veggie burgers. Serve on a bun with lettuce, tomato, and aioli sauce.
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Asparagus is grilled with a little oil, salt, and pepper for a simple summer side dish. Grilled Potatoes and Onion. Cooking in foil packets makes for a tidy grill, and allows all the flavors to mingle and intensify. Here, thick slices of potato and onion are seasoned and cooked with butter until tender and brimming with flavor.
Grilled Corn on the Cob. Butter, salt and a little pepper are all you really need to bring out corn's natural sweetness on the grill. These grilled portobello mushrooms are marinated in balsamic vinegar before being grilled to perfection. They are sure to impress even the pickiest eaters.
Grilling these bright leaves makes for a toasty char you wouldn't expect from a fresh plate of greens. Greek yogurt and sourdough bread lend a natural dose of probiotics to our riff on Caesar salad. Alliums such as garlic offer prebiotic fuel to help the good bugs thrive.
Vegetarian & Vegan Grilling Recipes
We take the extra step of grilling the bell peppers along with the pita to add a bit of char and smoky depth. Try the citrus-spiked salsa as a dip with tortilla chips or a topper for blackened fish, steak, or chicken; or tuck some into fish or shrimp tacos, combine it with black beans for a quesadilla filling, stuff a hefty spoonful into an omelet or frittata, or toss a generous amount with quinoa for a hearty main-dish salad. Bok choy adds a funky edge to our riff on a classic steak house salad, with far deeper flavor than lettuce.
A wheel of Camembert the earthier, bolder cousin of that old favorite Brie is part of the puzzle.
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Your backyard grill and some fresh-right-now cherries are the rest of it. Like baked brie in spirit, Grilled Camembert is a twist that takes on a light smoky flavor and a little charred taste from those cute grill marks when you gently heat it on the grill for just a few minutes. This twist on classic lemonade is the divine union of fruity and smoky flavors.
Naturally sweet pineapple goes into the drink, allowing us to use less added sugar. We use an indoor grill pan, but if your outdoor grill is already fired up, use it to lend extra smoky depth. Add a boozy spin with a dash of rum or tequila. If meatless Monday is part of your weekly menu, try Summer Veggie Salad. Pine nuts and Manchego cheese add protein to the salad.
You can swap in less-expensive walnuts and Parmesan, if desired. Grilling the peppers over blazing flames not only saves countless time in the kitchen, but it also results in a blackened, sweet-charred skin. Round out this recipe with creamy-crunchy-tangy Spicy Jicama Slaw on the side. If your farmers' market doesn't have slender haricots verts, grab a handful of regular green beans and cook them a couple of minutes longer.
Halloumi is a wonderfully salty-nutty cheese that's firm enough to stand up to grilling; if you can't find it, use ricotta salata or queso fresco. Say goodbye to standard tacos and hello to a new favorite. Ciabatta bread has a great crust for pressed sandwiches. You could also use French bread or Cuban bread. Each element of this dish contributes unique elements. Crispy and chewy texture come from the grilled pita; tanginess and cooling creaminess from the goat cheese; sweet, juicy freshness from the tomato; and earthy smoky flavors and meaty texture from the portobellos.
It's a great summer combination with a simple fruit salad made from whatever you have on hand. This grilled veggie pizza is a gorgeous medley of red pepper, zucchini, mushrooms, red onion, and sweet basil. Also consider orange, yellow, or purple sweet peppers such as Merlot, Golden Treasures, or Canary Bell. With refrigerated fresh pizza dough and a few minutes on the grill, dinner is on the table in no time. Bright green onions get a facelift when they hit the grill. A simple lemony dressing takes them to next-level freshness.