The right meal ideas can make the festivities fun and tasty for omnivores and plant-based eaters alike.
Plenty of popular barbecue side dishes, like potato salad and coleslaw, are completely vegetarian to begin with.
Nowadays there are also plenty ofveggie burgersboth homemade and store-boughtthat wont fall apart when cooked over high temps.
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And ingredients like mushrooms and eggplant take on a meaty consistency when cooked both on and off the grill.
What can vegetarians eat at a BBQ?
Just because the foods are plant-based doesnt mean they dont need any flavor, she explains.
How can you cater to a vegetarian at a BBQ?
There are two ways you might go about cooking without cross-contamination.
What can you smoke for a vegetarian at a BBQ?
That includes things like eggplant, zucchini, peppers, and mushrooms.
Serve it with pita bread or tortillas alongside toppings like tomato and basil for a do-it-yourself wrap-making station.
Slice up any leftover tofu and save it for later.
