Summertime is synonymous with picnics, cookouts, and barbecues. It may be scorching hot outside, but there is something soulful about the summertime. It just makes us want to bring out our grills and partake in all that tantalizing food, even if we are vegan.
Living a plant-based lifestyle is a lot more fun if you know how to be versatile on the grill! Don’t let the fact that you don’t eat meat stop you from having a good time surrounded by family, friends and music. I have a few recipes that you can make at virtually every cookout. The meals you make using these recipes will show your cooking skills and get folks interested in expanding their taste profile.
In this article, we will take the negative stigma that often accompanies the vegan lifestyle as being bland and uninteresting. Vegan foods can be the ultimate soul food with deep and rich flavor!
This is not a myth, and with your new cookout recipes, we are going to prove it. Are you ready for three vegan foods that are worthy of any cookout? Well, read on to learn more.
Finger-licking Portobello Burgers
Sis, I promise you, meat is not the sole protein source. And it is certainly NOT required to make a mouth-watering, tender, flavorful burger. This innovative and delicious Portobello burger rivals any traditional burger. It is simply a better “meat.” This gluten-free, nutrient-dense, flavor-rich burger alternative is perfect for any cookout.
Get the Recipe: Finger-licking Portobello Burgers
Spicy Maple Barbequed Eggplant
Now queen, let’s get a little more serious. This is the main course that completely surpasses any meat dish out there!
If you are looking for something that can hold flavor and really fills you up, this dish is your answer! Savory, smoky, and tasty, these Spicy Maple Barbequed Eggplants are a must for every vegan cookout. Remember to have extra sauce on hand to bring out the flavor of the dish.
Get the Recipe: Spicy Maple Barbequed Eggplant
Succulent Sesame Ginger “Flower Wings”
Tangy grilled wings are a staple of every cookout. Everyone has a secret recipe, and everyone thinks theirs is the best, but that is about to change! With these amazing flower wings, everyone is in for a divinely inspired taste-bud awakening!
Made from Cauliflower, these “wings” are a perfect alternative to chicken. Even the most die-hard wing eaters will be in for a surprising delicacy. This recipe pulls on the same texture and style of traditional wings but without the bird.
I promise you, with this recipe, your wings will be a hit at the next family cookout!
Get the Recipe: Succulent Sesame Ginger “Flower Wings”
So There You Go Queen!
These are some vegan foods that are worthy of a great family cookout. Being vegan doesn’t mean you have to give up flavors and textures that you enjoy grilling. I hope these dishes help you relax and enjoy being at the next cookout. Let us know your thoughts in the comment section below!
