This fantastic collection of 72 Vegan BBQ Recipes is perfect for your long weekend BBQs, parties, picnics, and summertime gatherings ☀️ This list covers grillable vegan mains, sides, salads and dressings, and delicious vegan desserts. These vegan recipes are tried and true crowd pleasers for your summer BBQ 🍔🌭🥗

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Vegan BBQ Mains:

Vegan Seitan Burger: "Where has this veggie burger been all my life??? Amazing!" -Pat

Vegan Beet Burger: "These are FANTASTIC! An easy recipe with delicious, satisfying results!
Thank you!!!" -Kathleen

Vegan Seitan Steak: "Thanks for yet another delicious recipe. I made these recently and we really enjoyed them." -Diane

Vegan Italian Seitan Sausages: "This is an amazing recipe! First time I made it to the recipe exactly and they were delicious but the flavour was a bit too intense to be family friendly." -Rachel

Grilled Veggie Gyros: "Delicious meal. We couldn't eat enough. Sam you have incredible recipes. Look forward to making again." -Jean

Quick & Easy BBQ Tofu: "My husband & I make this recipe on repeat during the warm weather months. the tofu is delicious!" -Jackie

Vegan Chicken Tenders: "I loved this recipe. It was so easy to make, and the taste and texture were excellent." -Angel

Vegan Salmon: "Wonderful recipe for vegan salmon. very flavourful and flaky" -Georgie
Vegan BBQ Sides:

Corn Ribs: "This is a real winner! Delicious flavors on the corn even without the sauce. But, dang, that sauce! So delicious!" -Viggio

Vegan Satay Skewers: "Best soy curl recipe I have ever tried. It was absolutely delicious!" -Karlee

Vegan Loaded Baked Potato: "This was fantastic! First time using Miso paste and everything came out great! " -Curt

Vegan Mac and Cheese: "Made this mac and cheese for dinner tonight, and it was delicious! It was so much better than the boxed vegan mac and cheese that we usually buy." -Julie

Crispy Buffalo Cauliflower: "Tried this recipe and wow, these crispy buffalo cauliflower wings really do not disappoint!" -Deny

Corn on the Cob: "This made the perfect corn! The only way I'll do it from now on. Thank you for sharing!" -Emma

Vegan Pretzel Buns: "So easy and so perfect! This is a great recipe for quick bread, and the tofu egg salad on one of these buns is perfection!" -Saundra

Easy Vegan Corn Bread: "Awesome, awesome, awesome cornbread! I have tried so many vegan recipes that have all been more complicated and that all flopped. This is a keeper!!" -Merrilee

Easy Vegan Zucchini Fritters: "I've made two batches of this recipe and both times the results have been super." -Sharon

Easy Smashed Potatoes: "This recipe is absolutely smashing (pun intended, haha)!" -Beata

Easy No-Knead Vegan Focaccia: "First class, the only complaint at the table was was that I hadn't made enough!!" -Clive

Garlic Hasselback Potatoes: "These look so professional and delightful on a plate! AND they were delicious." -Teresa

Easy Vegan Cheddar Biscuits: "This recipe was really easy to put together and the result was delicious." -Dana

Vegan Garlic Bread: "Wow! This is sensational!!!" -Christine
BBQ-Friendly Salads and Dressings:

Dense Bean Salad: "A SALAD SYMPHONY OF FLAVOURS" -Todd

Smashed Cucumber Salad: "Amazing. Loved this. Will definitely be making it again soon!" -Dee

Roasted Beet Salad with Citrus & Greens: "So tasty! ... I'm making it again tonight..." -Lori

Easy Vegan Pasta Salad: "SO delicious that I made it two weeks in a row! 😍 Such an easy meal prep recipe." -Holly

Easy Vegan Macaroni Salad: "What a great macaroni salad!! Perfect juxtaposition of sour and sweet, with just the right amount of mayo too." -Jennifer

Oil-Free Salad Dressing: "This will be my "go to" salad dressing also. Amazing! Thanks so much for this. I haven't found a better dressing anywhere!" -Irene

Carrot Ribbon Salad: "This carrot salad is an absolute delight-fresh, vibrant, and bursting with that irresistible Vietnamese zing." -Linda

Strawberry Spinach Salad: "This is our new favorite salad -- and that's no small feat. We are salad snobs!!" -Elizabeth

Vegan Caesar Salad Dressing: "Delicious!!! This will be my go to Caesar dressing, thank you for the great recipe!" -Felicia

Chickpea Salad with Creamy Smoky Tahini Dressing: "I just made this for our family to have a lunch, but it was so good, I ate it for breakfast first. Love the flavors!" -Andrea

Easy Vegan Potato Salad: "I have made this several times over the years. This is my go-to recipe." -Tomasa

Mediterranean Quinoa Salad: "Delicious! Added the marinated
smoky tofu on top - perfect!" -Paula

Vegan Green Goddess Dressing: "Perfect blend and oil free, weeee! We absolutely love this dressing." -Jackie

Easy Vegan Coleslaw:"I made this today, and it was terrific!" -Brian

Easy Vegan Cowboy Caviar: "I made this absolutely DELICIOUS dish for a family get together today." -Sarah

Moroccan-Spiced Lentil Salad:"Holy guacamole! This was so darn tasty!!" -Katie

Cashew Ranch Dressing: "I have searched for years for a Ranch Dressing I like. This recipe is AWESOME! I even put it on a baked potato, and it was delicious. It is also easy to make." -Dawn

Marinated Tomato Salad:"...simply disappeared at the picnic table, with rave reviews from the neighbors (and us!!!)." -Beata

Easy Vegan Blue Cheese Dressing: "Delicious!! I'm super fond of a creamy garlic dressing, but I wanted to try something new and THIS!!! sooo good. Thank you very much for the recipe!" -Karen

Easy Vegan Creamy Cucumber Salad:"What a delicious way to serve up cukes! I love the dilly cucumber combo. Of course I wrapped some up in a tortilla, too." -Laura
BBQ-Friendly Vegan Dips

Mexican Street Corn Dip: "Amazing! I made this for a pool party and everyone loved it!" -Lily

Vegan Million Dollar Dip:"Even though I do not eat vegan normally, this recipe was delicious. My vegan kids raved about it when I made it. Very satisfied with this recipe." -Barbara

Easy Creamy Edamame Dip: "This recipe is absolutely fantastic." -Terrie

Vegan Buffalo Tofu Dip:"I've made this dip over a dozen times and it's always a hit with vegans and non vegans. Creamy, a little spicy, and absolutely addictive!" -Blythe

Easy Vegan Spinach Dip: "Never made this before and it is fabulous. I loved it and so did my non-vegan family." -EB

Guacamole:"I can't stop eating this Guacamole! I eat it with chips, use it as an excuse to eat nachos." -Merrilee

Easy Baba Ganoush: "This is DELICIOUS and super easy to make! It's creamy and smoky, and tangy. This is going to be something I will take as an appetizer to any party I go to!" -Dana

The Best Hummus Recipe:"I can't stop eating this Guacamole! I eat it with chips, use it as an excuse to eat nachos." -Merrilee

Vegan Ranch Veggie Dip: "This dip is super delicious...I literally make it twice a week." -Lindsey

Vegan Caramelized Onion Dip: "So good! I've made this twice now and both times it turned out beautifully." -Jordan

Avocado Crema: "This is so easy and amazing flavor. Used over our plant based taco salad." -John

Vegan Whipped Feta Dip: "This tasted amazing!!! " -Emily

Pizza Beans: "This is soooo good! (And easy). Going in my stash of recipe favorites." -Resa

Vegan Spinach Artichoke Dip: "Creamy, cheesy, and completely dairy-free! This vegan spinach artichoke dip is the perfect party appetizer-rich, flavorful, and irresistible!" -SGR Catering

Easy Vegan Tzatziki: "This is my go-to recipe for tzatziki...I love the simplicity and that i can use large quantities of it since it's all good protein.." -Megan

Vegan Blue Cheese Dip:"This is amazing! Tastes exactly like a blue cheese dip that used to be on the salad bar at a pizza chain I used to work at." -Diane
BBQ-Friendly Desserts

Homemade Vegan Vanilla Ice Cream: "OMG this was absolutely amazing. Extremely rich and the exact texture of ice cream." -Retha

How to Make Ice Cream in a Blender!:
"Delicious!" -Dee

Vegan Strawberry Shortcake: "My family's all time favorite dessert. Great with cocowhip or vegan ice cream....or you know, both!" -Kathy

Vegan Fruit Pizza:
"Thank you so much for the delicious recipe! Everyone enjoyed the Fruit Pizza , perfect before the concert in the park!" -Mary

Vegan Ice Cream Bars: "These are amazing! I made a double batch and I'm so glad I did! The texture of the ice cream part is so creamy." -Tamara

Vegan No-Bake Berry Cake:
"This was so good and easy." -Sara

Vegan Strawberry Cheesecake Popsicles: "Holy moly. These are 10/10 so good. Like, will be on repeat!!!" -Cindi

Vegan Chocolate Ice Cream:
"We would give this all the stars in the world if we could...- MAKE THIS RECIPE." -Peggy Lee

Vegan Peanut Butter Cups: "These are so delicious and easy to make!" -Hannah

Easy Peanut Butter Balls:
"Super easy and fast! ... Absolutely delicious!" -Jenn

5-Minute Vegan Creamsicles: "Great recipe, so easy and yummy!" -Sally

Vegan Fudgesicles:
"Easy and very delicious. It's a perfect snack for hot days. Thank you!" -Marty

Tofu Chocolate Mousse: "This is now a staple. I can't believe how simple and delicious this recipe is." -Nick

Vegan Mint Chocolate Chip Popsicles:
"FIVE STARS. I've been trying all your popsicle recipes this summer... they're all amazing! This one is so so sooo good ♥" -Bianca
Common Questions:
Can vegans eat BBQ? Yes! Of course they can. With grill-friendly homemade meat substitutes like seitan and tofu, and store bought vegan meat substitutes - eating plant-based at a BBQ has never been easier! Also, vegetables grill up so perfectly, even meat eaters include them in their feasts!
Is BBQ sauce vegan? They can be. When buying BBQ sauce, always check the ingredients label first as BBQ sauces can contain either honey or anchovies (or both) and can even contain other animal products. So, have a look at the label for that "Vegan" stamp or give the ingredients a read and even Google any ingredients you may not be familiar with to ensure you are keeping it 100% vegan.
What can I BBQ instead of meat? Your options are abundant! Vegetables such as Portobello mushrooms, corn on the cob, zucchini and squash, asparagus, eggplant, onions and tomatoes all grill up fantastically. Fruits like pineapple, peaches, watermelon, and mango are all common features at BBQs. And meat substitutes like extra-firm tofu, seitan, tempeh, and store bought plant-based meats are all super-popular options!
If you try any of these recipes, let us know by leaving a comment, rating it, and don't forget to tag @itdoesnttastelikechicken on Instagram.
Bon appetegan!
Sam Turnbull.







Dharma says
“32 vegan barbecue recipes” and half of them are for ice cream. 🤦🏼♀️
Sam Turnbull @ It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken says
Hi Dharma! Fair point haha 😄 I like to include some fun desserts that would be at a barbecue too, but I’ll keep that in mind for future roundups!