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Delicious vegan BBQ recipes including baked beans, potato salad, vegan ribs, homemade BBQ sauce, and more! These recipes will satisfy vegan and "omnivore" barbecue lovers alike!
![4 grid photo of vegan bbq meatballs, tempeh ribs, burger, and BBQ sauce](https://veganwithcurves.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/vegan-bbq-recipes.jpg)
This St. Louis gal knows and loves her BBQ! Going vegan just means I get to enjoy a healthier, cruelty-free version of an American classic and know so do you! I compiled this list of 20 + vegan BBQ recipes to bring to your next summer picnic!
Is BBQ vegan?
Typically most of the foods people bring to a BBQ event aren't vegan at all -chicken, ribs, etc. Even the sides are made with animal products baked beans with bacon, potato salad with eggs, etc.
But BBQ sauce in general typically is vegan (unless it's made with honey), so who's to say you can't use it on meatless cuisine? We are breaking traditions to show you just how mouthwatering meatless barbecue can be!
What Should a Vegan Bring to a BBQ?
Here are some things you can bring to your next cookout:
- vegan burgers
- baked beans
- potato salad
- salsa
- vegan ribs, etc.
Below I've laid out various types of vegan barbecue recipes categorize in 5 categories:
- Barbecue Side Dishes
- Vegan BBQ "Meats"
- Burgers & Veggie Dogs
- Bean Salads & Salsas
- Grilled Fruit, Vegetables, and Sauces
- Summer Drinks
Vegan BBQ Recipes
View the recipes below for yummy ideas. Be sure to share the ones you make and love!
Barbecue Side Dishes
Here we have all your favorite classic barbecue side recipes and a few ones with a twist. All of them are super filling!
1. Vegan Stove Top Baked Beans
![baked beans in a Ninja Foodi with a ladle scoping up beans](https://veganwithcurves.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/vegan-baked-beans-1.jpg)
2. Vegan Soul Food Potato Salad
![a picture of potato salad with red paprika sprinkled on top on a white plate](https://veganwithcurves.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Southern-Vegan-Potato-Salad.jpg)
3. BBQ Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
![sweet potato cut open stuffed with lentils, mushrooms, jackfruit and BBQ sauce](https://veganwithcurves.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Vegan-Stuffed-Sweet-Potatoes.jpg)
4. Classic American Coleslaw
![vegan coleslaw in a bowl](https://veganwithcurves.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Classic-American-Coleslaw-4-e1585182733716.jpg)
5. Easy Macaroni Salad Recipe
![macaroni salad in a bowl](https://veganwithcurves.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/esay-macaroni-salad-vegan-4-e1590482968408.jpg)
6. Vegan Avocado Pasta Salad
![vegan avocado salad in a blue bowl place on top of a blue plate](https://veganwithcurves.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/vegan-avocado-pasta-salad-picture-e1590483624605.jpg)
7. Vegan Broccoli Salad
![vegan broccoli salad in a white plate with wooden salad tossers](https://veganwithcurves.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Vegan-Broccoli-Salad-e1591257752394.jpg)
8. Vegan Southern Baked Beans
![baked beans in a dutch oven](https://veganwithcurves.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Southern-Baked-Beans-11.jpg)
9. Quick Vegan Coleslaw Recipe (Southern Style)
![vegan coleslaw in a bowl](https://veganwithcurves.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Vegan-Coleslaw-Recipe-8.jpg)
Vegan BBQ "Meats"
You can still enjoy a "meaty" BBQ without the cruelty! Even your omnivore friends will love these meatless recipes!
10. King Oyster Mushroom Vegan Ribs
![vegan bbq ribs stacked on top of each other](https://veganwithcurves.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Vegan-Ribs-23.jpg)
11. "Beefy" Vegan Lentil Loaf
![vegan meatloaf on a baking pan with green beans](https://veganwithcurves.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/lentil-loaf.jpg)
12. BBQ Lentil Meatballs
![bbq lentil meatballs in a skillet with a spoon](https://veganwithcurves.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Lentil-Meatballs8.jpg)
13. Tempeh "Ribs" with Peach BBQ Sauce
![vegan tempeh ribs on a white plate next to vegan mac and cheese](https://veganwithcurves.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/vegan_tempeh_ribs-2-e1591305822328.jpg)
14. Vegan Steak
![vegan steak on a plate](https://veganwithcurves.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Vegan-Steak-15-e1591308463880.jpg)
Burgers and Veggie Dogs
You can't have a summer cookout without throwing some burgers and hotdogs on the grill. These vegan versions are not only tasty but much healthier than store-bought versions!
15. Grillable Vegan Burger
![vegan burger on a bun with toppings of lettuce, tomatoes, red onions, and melted vegan cheese](https://veganwithcurves.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/BEST-GRILLABLE-VEGAN-BURGER-EVER-e1591842880257.jpg)
16. Vegan Eggplant Pulled Pork Burger
![vegan eggplant pulled pork burger topped with coleslaw on a bun](https://veganwithcurves.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/eggplant-pulled-pork-burger-e1592271485108.jpeg)
17. Homemade Veggie Dog
![veggie hot dog on a bun with ketchup and onions with a side of potatoes](https://veganwithcurves.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/veggie-dog-e1592271605929.jpg)
18. Grilled Huli-Huli Vegan Burger
![vegan huli-huli vegan burger topped with grilled pineapple ring and onion on a bun](https://veganwithcurves.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/huli-huli-vegan-burger-7-e1592271661321.jpg)
19. Grillable Black Bean Sunflower Seed Burger
![black bean burger topped with caramelized onions, bbq sauce, lettuce on a bun](https://veganwithcurves.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/black-bean-seed-burger-e1592271795180.jpg)
20. Lentil Carrot Dog
![veggie dogs on a bun with mustard and ketchup](https://veganwithcurves.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Lentil-Carrot-Hot-Dogs-4B-e1592271839961.jpg)
Bean Salads & Salsa
Salads and salsas are great to balance out all that "heavy" food you will be grubbing on. But make no mistake these salad and salsa recipes will still satisfy!
21. Cucumber Chickpea Tomato Salad
![pouring dressing over cucumber tomato salad](https://veganwithcurves.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/cucumber-chickpea-tomato-salad2-e1592273782249.jpg)
22. Vegan Corn Salad
![corn salad in a white bowl](https://veganwithcurves.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Vegan-Corn-Salad4.jpg)
23. Chipotle Corn Salsa Recipe
![corn salsa in a white bowl](https://veganwithcurves.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Chipotle-Corn-Salsa-in-a-Ramekin-Closeup-e1592275572754.jpg)
24. Avocado Black Bean Corn Salsa
![avocado black bean corn salad in on a white plate with 2 slice limes](https://veganwithcurves.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/avocado-black-bean-corn-salad-9-e1593049487311.jpg)
25. Herbed White Picnic Salad
![white bean salad on a white plate with a spoon](https://veganwithcurves.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/herbed-white-bean-picnic-salad-1006-featured-e1593049774485.jpg)
Grilled Fruit, Vegetables, and Sauces
A good barbecue is all about the sauce! Keep it simple by throwing some veggies on the grill and topping it with these homemade sauces!
26. Vegan BBQ Sauce
![BBQ sauce in a pan with wooden ladle](https://veganwithcurves.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Vegan-BBQ-Sauce-16.jpg)
27. Grilled Butternut Squash with Chimichurri
![grilled butternut squash on a plate topped with chimichurri sauce](https://veganwithcurves.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Grilled-Butternut-Squash-with-Chimichurri-04-e1593050264301.jpg)
28. How to Grill Pineapples
![sliced grilled pineapples on plate with rum dip](https://veganwithcurves.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/How-to-grill-pineapple2-e1593050619720.jpg)
29. Vegan Tacos with Grilled Veggies Chimichurri
![grilled veggie in soft taco shells with chimichurri sauce](https://veganwithcurves.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Vegan-Tacos-8-e1593050894315.jpg)
30. Smokey Rhubarb Barbecue Sauce
![rhubarb bbq sauce in white container with sliced rhubarbs and basting brush](https://veganwithcurves.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Smoky-rhubarb-barbecue-sauce-6803-e1593051315827.jpg)
Summer Drinks
After all that good eating, I couldn't forget to leave you with something to keep you refreshed and hydrated!
31. Strawberry Lemonade with Lavender
![strawberry lemonade in 2 glasses with fresh strawberries and dried lavendar](https://veganwithcurves.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/strawberry-lemonade-small-1-e1593051711393.jpg)
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