From bean burgers to smoky aubergines, 10 vegan BBQ recipes guaranteed to impress
It's finally time to get those coals burning!
Forget basic beef burgers and chicken skewers, there’s plenty for vegans to enjoy at a BBQ too. In fact, vegan barbecue food has become far more exciting in recent years, and we promise there isn’t a dry soy burger in sight… unless that’s your thing.
Instead, expect bold flavours and colourful dishes, from smoky harissa aubergine scattered with pomegranate seeds to sticky tofu and pineapple skewers fresh from the grill. And if you’re craving a proper burger, our chickpea and sweet potato version delivers all the satisfaction without the meat.
And if making everything from scratch feels like too much effort, don’t worry. Our experts at the Good Housekeeping Institute have also taste tested the best meat-free sausages and burgers on the market, so you can still serve something seriously tasty with minimal prep.
Mexican Corn
We've brushed corn on the cob with mayonnaise to give it a caramelised finish. Use vegan mayonnaise to make it vegan-friendly!
Recipe: Mexican Corn
Sticky Tofu and Pineapple Skewers
A flavour-packed treat for vegans, tofu can take lots of flavour so these skewers are glazed in a spicy, tangy, sticky glaze full of Asian flavours.
Watermelon & Smokey Chickpea Salad
Smoked paprika gives this refreshing salad a lovely gentle heat against the refreshing watermelon.
Vegan teriyaki mushrooms
A vegan treat for the barbecue that works well as a main course or a side dish.
Recipe: Vegan teriyaki mushrooms
Harissa aubergine
This vegan-friendly centrepiece is super simple but looks oh-so impressive served up on a platter.
Recipe: Harissa aubergine
Green Goddess Salad
This creamy salad makes a wonderful addition to a BBQ and is easily adaptable to any veg you have in the fridge.
Recipe: Green Goddess Salad
Jerk tofu traybake
Mellow tofu is a blank canvas for flavours, ready to absorb this fiery jerk marinade. We like the extra-firm tofu variety, which doesn’t need the messy and time consuming pressing other varieties often call for.
Recipe: Jerk tofu traybake
Hasselback Squash
Hasselback vegetables is a fun way to add texture to a dish, and all the cuts mean you can really marinate and stuff with herbs and oils for added flavour.
Recipe: hasselback squash
Orzo Salad
Inspired by the flavours of a Greek salad, this easy orzo salad is nutritious and delicious.
Recipe: Orzo Salad
Vegan Chickpea and Sweet Potato Burgers
These nutritious burgers are the perfect vehicle to load with all your favourite trimmings – and you won’t believe how good the tofu mayo is!
Recipe: Vegan Burgers
The GH Kitchen Team are Good Housekeeping’s resident recipe developers and all-round food obsessives. GH Kitchen Director Sarah Akhurst is our resident hosting pro and loves nothing more than putting on a foodie feast for friends. Our GH Kitchen Manager Linzi Pucino is our very own Italian food expert (originally hailing from the North East of Scotland!) and can be found working her way through midweek recipes that cover all bases, from haggis to ragu! Our Kitchen Editor Nadine Brown loves digging into the stories behind her favourite foods and enjoys applying her eclectic tastes to more modern, flavour-forward recipes - just don't give her too much chilli! Our Junior Food Content Produce Frankie Prichard combines a love of beautiful presentation and flavour-led, seasonal cooking in her recipe development, along with a passion for bringing people together through food. With a wealth of professional kitchen experience between them, they’re dedicated to ensuring every Good Housekeeping recipe is the best it can be, so you can trust they’ll work every single time
These sticky BBQ honey soy sausages are ready in just 20 minutes
23 of our favourite steak recipes
Griddled nectarine & feta salad recipe
The best BBQ food to buy this summer
