40 Plant Based Vegan BBQ Recipes for Every Summer Gathering - (2024)

I've compiled a list of 40 plant-based vegan bbq recipes from some of my favorite bloggers. If you're new to eating a plant-based diet, this list can kickstart your introduction to the variety of healthy plant-based meals you can eat, even during summer gatherings!

Included are ideas for vegan bbq main dishes, side dishes, condiments, and dessert, all of which are great for a small home gathering or even a big summer bbq potluck. Plus, you won't have to announce any of these as “vegan” at your summertime gatherings. Why? Because nobody will notice. They'll be too busy scarfing em' down!

Vegan BBQ Main Dishes

Let's start with the “meat” of a summer bbq. But just because you've given up meat doesn't mean you'll be missing out. There's a favorite for everyone, from vegan burger options to ribs and slopping joes.

• Portabella Burgers by Foodal
• Grilled Portabella Mushroom Burgers by Mama Likes to Cook
• Best Vegan Ribs by Veggie Society
• Lentil Sloppy Joes by Nerdy Millennial
• Chickpea and Spinach Vegan Burger by Drugstore Divas
• Beet and Black Bean Burger by Just Beet It
• Airfryer Vegan Lentil Burgers by Recipe This
• Chickpea Vegan Tuna Salad by Make it Dairy Free
• Aloha Burger with Tempeh Bacon by The Baking Fairy

Vegan BBQ Side Dishes

This collection of vegan bbq side dishes is full of bright, colorful, healthy recipes fit for any summer gathering. My favorite part about summer side dishes is the fresh vegetables, herbs, and spices.

• Tex-Mex Grilled Sweet Corn & Tomato Salad by Mom Foodie
• Perfect Grilled Broccoli by Everyday Maven
• Kid-Friendly Pasta Salad by Little Sunny Kitchen
• Oven-Baked Beet Chips by Pink Fortitude
• Classic American Potato Salad by Strength and Sunshine
• Roasted Grilled Cabbage Steaks by Wholesome Yum
• Moroccan Quinoa Salad with Creamy Curry Dressing by Crazy Inspired Life
• 5-minute Bean Salad by Food Meanderings
• Greek Couscous Salad by Couple in the Kitchen
• Grilled Summer Vegetables with Citrus Dressing by Freebie Finding Mom
• Vegan Buffalo Potato Salad by Vegetarian South
• Mediterranian Cauliflower Salad by Tasting Page
• Easy Vegan Coleslaw by Nerdy Millennial
• Veggie and Corn Pasta Salad by This Delicious House
• Roasted Corn Orzo Pasta Salad by To Simply Inspire
• Corn on the Cob Salad by Canadian Cooking Adventures
• Cucumber Salad by Inspiring Savings
• Herbed Roasted Cauliflower Coriander and Grilled Zucchini by The Spice Train
• Grilled Eggplant Antipasto by Tikkido
• Tomato Cucumber Salad by Finding Zest

Vegan Summer BBQ Condiments

Just a few vegan summer bbq condiments to add to your repertoire.

• Grilled Pineapple Salsa by Vintage Kitty
• Garlic and Green Pepper Hummus by Nerdy Millennial
• Navy Bean Hummus by Emma Eats & Explores
• Homemade Vegan BBQ Sauce by Making Thyme for Health

Vegan Summer Desserts

Light and fresh, these vegan summer desserts have one thing in common: mouth-watering fruits with a sophisticated spin.

• Vegan Strawberry Trifle (GF) by Rhian's Recipes
• Low Carb Strawberry Salad with Cherries and Blueberries by Tasty Galaxy
• Grilled Watermelon by Pink Fortitude
• Grilled Peaches with Blackberry Wine Sauce by Binky's Culinary Carnival
• Spelled Flour Date Squares by Woman in Real Life
• Watermelon Salad with Cucumber and Mint by Know Your Produce
• Watermelon, Cucumber & Jicama Salad with Coconut Lime Dressing by The Rising Spoon