How To Host a Vegan BBQ (both herbi- and carni- vores will LOVE!)

Choosing a healthier and compassionate lifestyle shouldn’t get in the way of enjoying a holiday that celebrates independence, togetherness and sharing food. So we prepared the ultimate guide on what to bring to the table for all the Vegans out there – and we bet it would entice the carnivores out there too – because knowing no animals were harmed makes it so much more delicious!

Serve up a side of Jennifer Aniston’s fresh Spring salad for a dish that’s high in fiber, iron, and vitamin C. Hydrating cucumbers and refreshing tomatoes go well with any BBQ fare.

Crafted with simple ingredients, this satisfying Summer salad is not only low in calories, but is also a great way to combine the flavors of cucumbers, tomatoes, and cilantro.

This delicious avocado and lime black bean salad is full of protein, fiber, and healthy fats, minus all the meat!

If you’re bored of a basic green salad, here’s a hearty variation that includes cooked quinoa for added protein and fiber.

This quinoa tabbouleh salad is so good – you may actually do a double scoop onto your plate. The recipe is very spicy and oniony, great for those who want a spicy side dish.

If you’re a fan of the edamame that’s served alongside your sushi, you’ll want this recipe ASAP. The dish only requires four ingredients for an easy and healthy side.

Make a large batch and serve them to your guests and we guarantee they’ll be gone in minutes (The fries. Not the guests.)

Because they just make everything magical. And there are finer things in life than Mayonnaise – it doesn’t take a vegan to tell you that mayo is gross and has no place at a BBQ anyway.

You’ll want to make two batches of this quick and easy tomato salsa because your party guests will devour it in minutes.

There’s nothing to not love about this sun-dried tomato hummus. All vegan and all natural, the healthy side dish will impress everyone’s taste buds.

A spicy black bean hummus dip will give you that added fiber to your diet. Black beans are also high in iron, potassium, magnesium, and vitamin B1.

No backyard BBQ is complete without homemade guacamole. This creamy dip goes well with veggies, corn chips, or pita bread.

If you’re a fan of guacamole, but don’t like that it’s high in fat, then you’re going to go crazy for edamole. The green appearance comes from edamame, which are high in protein, low in fat and calories, and have a sweet and fresh flavor that is perfect for warm-weather parties.

This sun-dried tomato and chili-walnut layered dip combines lemon citrus with sun-dried tomato and a hint of chili. Great to serve with veggies, pita bread, or rice crackers!

Simply because spices and seasoning is a better way to bring out the flavor of summer produce than slathering it in animal fat.

Tofu is great for making kebabs, because the tofu can be flavored easily and sriracha is such a strong, spicy taste that it’s perfect for giving tofu a new lease of life this summer. You could serve these up with a salad, or even a spicy rice dish.

Gross and Basic: Hot Dogs. Try this vegan alternative. If the time and effort are holding you back, just form the mixture into patties and make burgers, rather than sausages. Same great taste, but burgers are easier (and faster) to form and to handle on the grill.

These black bean burgers have a complex, satisfying flavor and robustly meaty texture that even devout carnivores will love. Repeat after us: you don’t need meat to make an amazing burger. (If anyone is concerned you’re not getting enough protein, your burger is actually a healthier protein source.)

Vegan Pigs in a Blanket is a staple potluck recipe because it requires almost zero time to make and it’s always a huge hit with vegans and meat-eaters alike (especially considering all the gross things found in hot dogs!). Make this classic, invincible finger food even better—by adding vegan cheese and cruelty-free bacon!

Looking for a healthier (and kinder) alternative to chicken wings? Try these juicy, tangy, and spicy buffalo cauliflower “wings”!

Don’t be fooled by the name! A cherry grunt is really a stovetop cobbler, made with juicy fruit and the moistest biscuit topping you’ll ever taste, all without ever having to fire up the oven. A grunt by any other name would taste as sweet.

Because in the summer, some don’t like it hot, we included a cold dessert here, too. They may look like the classic ice-cream truck favorite, but these ones are 100% vegan friendly, using coconut milk as the base.

No BBQ is complete without refreshing drinks that double as palette changers. Here are some brilliantly boozy cocktails http://eluxemagazine.com/magazine/vegan-cocktail-recipes-for-summer/ (and a list of their health benefits – you’re welcome!)

With that, we conclude our list of amazing recipes to help you host or contribute to a Vegan BBQ. DiMare Design wishes you a fun-for-all, Check my site BBQ smokers for all your smoking needs! Glad smoking everybody!