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20 + BEST Vegan BBQ Recipes

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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! 

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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!

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Is BBQ vegan?
What Should a Vegan Bring to a BBQ?
Vegan BBQ Recipes
Barbecue Side Dishes
1. Vegan Stove Top Baked Beans
2. Vegan Soul Food Potato Salad
3. BBQ Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
4. Classic American Coleslaw
5. Easy Macaroni Salad Recipe
6. Vegan Avocado Pasta Salad
7. Vegan Broccoli Salad
8. Vegan Southern Baked Beans
9. Quick Vegan Coleslaw Recipe (Southern Style)
Vegan BBQ “Meats”
10. King Oyster Mushroom Vegan Ribs
11. “Beefy” Vegan Lentil Loaf
12. BBQ Lentil Meatballs
13. Tempeh “Ribs” with Peach BBQ Sauce
14. Vegan Steak
Burgers and Veggie Dogs
15. Grillable Vegan Burger
16. Vegan Eggplant Pulled Pork Burger
17. Homemade Veggie Dog
18. Grilled Huli-Huli Vegan Burger
19. Grillable Black Bean Sunflower Seed Burger
20. Lentil Carrot Dog
Bean Salads & Salsa
21. Cucumber Chickpea Tomato Salad
22. Vegan Corn Salad
23. Chipotle Corn Salsa Recipe
24. Avocado Black Bean Corn Salsa
25. Herbed White Picnic Salad
Grilled Fruit, Vegetables, and Sauces
26. Vegan BBQ Sauce
27. Grilled Butternut Squash with Chimichurri
28. How to Grill Pineapples
29. Vegan Tacos with Grilled Veggies Chimichurri
30. Smokey Rhubarb Barbecue Sauce
Summer Drinks
31. Strawberry Lemonade with Lavender
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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!

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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
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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
This recipe for Vegan Baked Beans is simple, healthy, and homemade using canned beans for ease and a few other ingredients you probably already have in your pantry.
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2. Vegan Soul Food Potato Salad 

a picture of potato salad with red paprika sprinkled on top on a white plate
This Vegan Soul Food Potato Salad is a egg free version of a BBQ classic. Served warm, cold, or room temperature at your next Summer cookout!
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3. BBQ Stuffed Sweet Potatoes 

sweet potato cut open stuffed with lentils, mushrooms, jackfruit and BBQ sauce
These BBQ Vegan Stuffed Sweet Potatoes are filled with oyster mushrooms, jackfruit, lentils, and topped with a homemade barbecue sauce!
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4. Classic American Coleslaw

vegan coleslaw in a bowl
An All American favorite BBQ side dish from Strength and Sunshine blog! Perfect to bring to any summer bbq or cookout! Serve as a side dish or on a vegan BBQ sandwich.
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5. Easy Macaroni Salad Recipe

macaroni salad in a bowl
This Easy Macaroni Salad Recipe from Know Your Produce blog is perfect for potlucks and parties. A classic cookout recipe made cruelty free!
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6. Vegan Avocado Pasta Salad

vegan avocado salad in a blue bowl place on top of a blue plate
This vegan avocado pasta salad is from The Stingy Vegan blog. It is an affordable, healthy, and quick 15-minute recipe that can be made ahead and served at any Summer Cookout!
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7. Vegan Broccoli Salad

vegan broccoli salad in a white plate with wooden salad tossers
This vegan broccoli salad from HummusSapien blog has grapes, onion, almonds, and cranberries. It can be made ahead and is the perfect Summer cookout dish! Not only is this salad vegan, but its gluten-free!
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8. Vegan Southern Baked Beans

baked beans in a dutch oven
No where online will you find a recipe better than these vegan southern baked beans! These baked beans will be the most talked about dish at the barbecue!
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9. Quick Vegan Coleslaw Recipe (Southern Style)

vegan coleslaw in a bowl
This all American Classic vegan coleslaw recipe, is the perfect combination of sweet and tangy. It is super easy, creamy, and quick to make!
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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
Succulent, "fall apart" vegan ribs, made with meaty king oyster mushrooms and jackfruit. Impress your friends with this cruelty free recipe at the next BBQ cookout!
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11. “Beefy” Vegan Lentil Loaf

vegan meatloaf on a baking pan with green beans
This is the BEST Vegan Lentil Loaf ever! Using both plant-based lentils and your favorite vegan ground beef crumbles, make this Vegan Lentil Loaf healthy but with a "beefy like" texture! 
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12. BBQ Lentil Meatballs

bbq lentil meatballs in a skillet with a spoon
BBQ vegan lentil meatballs are a protein packed dish made with simple plant-based ingredients of lentils, rice and mushrooms! No mock meats!
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13. Tempeh “Ribs” with Peach BBQ Sauce

vegan tempeh ribs on a white plate next to vegan mac and cheese
This Tempeh Rib recipe is from Vegan Travel Eats! Protein-packed tempeh covered in a sweet and sticky Peach BBQ Sauce is sure to be a hit at your barbecue event!
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14. Vegan Steak

vegan steak on a plate
This vegan steak recipe is from Loving it Vegan blog! With this recipe, you won’t need or miss animal flesh. It is tender and juicy without the cruelty. Plus it is super high in protein!
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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
This Vegan Burger from The Cheeky Chickpea blog is grillable, juicy, and full of flavor. Its the perfect vegan burger recipe that WILL NOT fall apart when cooked. With this cruelty-free burger, you will not miss the meat!
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16. Vegan Eggplant Pulled Pork Burger

vegan eggplant pulled pork burger topped with coleslaw on a bun
Jackfruit isn’t the only thing that makes a good plant-based pulled pork sandwich. This eggplant pulled pork burger from Rhian Recipes blog is just as satisfying!
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17. Homemade Veggie Dog

veggie hot dog on a bun with ketchup and onions with a side of potatoes
These vegan hot dogs from Fat Free Vegan Kitchen have less sodium and fat than store-bought vegan hot dogs. Perfect for grilling!
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18. Grilled Huli-Huli Vegan Burger

vegan huli-huli vegan burger topped with grilled pineapple ring and onion on a bun
This is the perfect vegan burger for outdoor BBQ events! An excellent vegan burger for outdoor summer BBQ’s made by Where You Get Your Protein. The Huli-Huli sauce and grilled pineapple really top it off!
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19. Grillable Black Bean Sunflower Seed Burger

black bean burger topped with caramelized onions, bbq sauce, lettuce on a bun
This plant-based burger from Vegan Richa is made with all healthy ingredients including sunflower seeds. It’s grillable and perfect for a Vegan Barbecue!
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20. Lentil Carrot Dog

veggie dogs on a bun with mustard and ketchup
These homemade carrots and lentil hot dogs from Veggie Desserts are super healthy yet it still has that hearty meaty texture!
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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
This cucumber chickpea tomato salad is a big hit even if you don’t like salads. It’s a healthy and filling side dish taking only 10 minutes to prepare!
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22. Vegan Corn Salad

corn salad in a white bowl
This easy vegan corn salad is the perfect summer dish! It only takes 20 minutes to put together and pairs well with vegan BBQ recipes.
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23. Chipotle Corn Salsa Recipe

corn salsa in a white bowl
This Corn Salsa Recipe from Happy Kitchen is the perfect appetizer for all your Summer and BBQ gatherings.
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24. Avocado Black Bean Corn Salsa

avocado black bean corn salad in on a white plate with 2 slice limes
This Avocado Black Bean Corn Salad from Vegan Huggs is easy, fast, quick, and fresh. The perfect recipe to bring to a cookout!
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25. Herbed White Picnic Salad

white bean salad on a white plate with a spoon
This Herbed White Bean Picnic Salad from Soup Addict is perfect for cookouts and even makes great work lunches! Vegans and Omnivores alike will enjoy this filling recipe.
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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
This Vegan BBQ Sauce has the perfect taste profile of sweet and tangy. It is super easy to make and is ready in less than 30 minute!
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27. Grilled Butternut Squash with Chimichurri

grilled butternut squash on a plate topped with chimichurri sauce
Butternut Squash is not just for Fall. It can be grilled too! Top with Chimichurri Sauce, this recipe from It Doesn’t Taste Like Chicken will wow your friends and family!
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28. How to Grill Pineapples

sliced grilled pineapples on plate with rum dip
This guide for Grilled Pineapples from That Girl Cooks Healthy, is the perfect way to kick start your Summer!
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29. Vegan Tacos with Grilled Veggies Chimichurri

grilled veggie in soft taco shells with chimichurri sauce
These vegan tacos from Whitney Bond are a unique way to serve grilled vegetables! They are full of flavor and super easy to make!
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30. Smokey Rhubarb Barbecue Sauce

rhubarb bbq sauce in white container with sliced rhubarbs and basting brush
If you love Rhubarb, you will love this recipe! This easy vegan rhubarb BBQ sauce by Rhubarbarians, has a smokey flavor and goes well on vegan burgers and hot dogs!
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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
With all that good eating, this Strawberry Lemonade with Lavender from Champagne Tastes is the perfect Summer refreshing drink!
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