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! 

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

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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 Baked 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 Potato Salad 

This Vegan Potato Salad is made with red potatoes, vegan mayo, and a hint of mustard to give it extra flavor.  It comes together in just 24 minutes and can be served warm, cold, or room temperature!

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3. BBQ Stuffed Sweet Potatoes 

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

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

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

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

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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Vegan BBQ “Meats”

You can still enjoy a “meaty” BBQ without the cruelty! Even your omnivore friends will love these meatless recipes!

8. “Beefy” Vegan Lentil Loaf

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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9. BBQ Lentil Meatballs

BBQ Lentil Balls is made with simple plant-based ingredients of lentils, rice, and mushrooms! Serve great as a post-workout entree or as an appetizer for your party or game day events!

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10. Tempeh “Ribs” with Peach BBQ Sauce

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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11. Vegan Steak

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! 

12. Grillable Vegan Burger

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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13. Vegan Eggplant Pulled Pork Burger

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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14. Homemade Veggie Dog

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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15. Grilled Huli-Huli Vegan Burger

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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16. Grillable Black Bean Sunflower Seed Burger

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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17. Lentil Carrot Dog

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! 

18. Cucumber Chickpea 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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19. Vegan Corn Salad

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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20. Chipotle Corn Salsa Recipe

This Corn Salsa Recipe from Happy Kitchen is the perfect appetizer for all your Summer and BBQ gatherings.

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21. Avocado Black Bean Corn Salsa

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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22. Herbed White Picnic Salad

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! 

23. Vegan BBQ Sauce

Making your own barbeque sauce is super easy and fun! This Vegan BBQ Sauce uses ingredients you already have in your pantry and takes less than 30 minutes to make!

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24. Grilled Butternut Squash with Chimichurri

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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25. How to Grill Pineapples

This guide for Grilled Pineapples from That Girl Cooks Healthy, is the perfect way to kick start your Summer!

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26. Vegan Tacos with Grilled Veggies Chimichurri

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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27. Smokey Rhubarb Barbecue Sauce

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! 

28. Strawberry Lemonade with Lavender

With all that good eating, this Strawberry Lemonade with Lavender from Champagne Tastes is the perfect Summer refreshing drink!

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