44 Grilled Vegetarian Main Dishes
Vegetarians need not miss out on the hardy eats of a backyard cookout with these 44 grilling recipes that are as delicious as they are filling,
Maple-Barbecue Tofu Sandwiches
Sweet maple barbecue glazed tofu is paired up with a mustardy and tangy slaw along with bread and butter pickles to create a well balanced sandwich on the whole.
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Barbecue Portobello Burgers
Portobellos are given a seasoning with barbecue rub before being grilled and finished with barbecue sauce, charred onion, and cheese in these hearty "burgers."
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Veggie Burger Patty Melts
These veggie burger patty melts breath new life into the go-to item for most non-meat eaters at cookouts.
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Grilled Pimento Cheese Sandwiches
A great grilled cheese gets even better by using rich and flavorful pimento cheese and being cooked on the grill.
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Korean Spicy Tofu Bulgogi
A spicy Korean marinade infuses tofu with immense flavor in this recipe, and the end product is super versatile, being able to be served in numerous different manners.
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Sparrow Tavern Veggie Burgers
A ton of vegetables go into making this beloved Astoria-born burger, which makes it taste like a the wonderful amalgamation of ingredients it is rather than trying to fool you into thinking it's meat in any way.
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Barbecue Tofu Tostadas
These tofu tostadas lean into the Texas part of Tex-Mex, delivering a big barbecue flavor.
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Grilled Halloumi Pita Sandwiches
Salty halloumi cheese browns beautifully on the grill and is perfect for making filling pita sandwiches with tomato, red onion, lettuce, and creamy tzatziki.
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Smoked Barbecue Jackfruit
Smoked and pulled jackfruit delivers a full spectrum barbecue experience that everyone can get behind, whether you're a vegetarian or not.
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Barbecue Tofu Sandwiches
Applying a tried and true method for barbecue chicken to extra-firm tofu creates a satisfying vegetarian option that delivers all the deep barbecue flavors without compromise.
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Pastrami Tempeh Reubens
Fermented tempeh stands in for cured brisket in this very tasty vegetarian take on pastrami reubens.
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Sabich
An Israeli dish of Iraqi origin, sabich is a pita overstuffed with eggplant and a myriad of toppings to create a hearty and unique sandwich.
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Indian-spiced Vegetable and Paneer Skewers
An Indian spice coating give these hearty paneer and veggie skewers an incredibly savory and satisfying flavor.
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Grilled Cheese Tacos
Salsa fresca and avocado give this taco a light, fresh flavor, while grilled cheese adds just enough heft to make it filling as well.
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Broccoli Melts
This variation of a broccoli melt brings in caramelized onions, pickled red onions, and red pepper to add even more flavor and depth to the veg and cheese duo.
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Marinated Portobello Sandwiches
A very savory marinade renders grilled portobellos extra hearty, and they get paired up nicely with caramelized onions, beer cheese, and arugula on a pretzel bun to give them an overall fall feel.
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Sweet Potato & Rajas Quesadillas
With a bit of sweet, a little heat, and hearty grill-roasted flavor, these have a lot more going on than your average quesadilla.
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Jackfruit Pibil Tacos
Delivering the hallmark acidic and earthy flavor of cochinita pibil, this jackfruit version delivers a similar killer taco filler.
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Kimchi Scallion Pancake Quesadillas
My second go at scallion pancake quesadillas was no less delicious after swapping daeji bulgogi for vegetarian kimchi to make it a dish all my friends could enjoy.
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Al Pastor Tofu Skewers
Given that tofu is such a blank slate, the smoky, earthy, and fruity flavor of an al pastor marinade popped more in this vegetarian skewer variation over the more common meaty one.
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Chipotle Tofu Tortas
Smoky and spicy chipotles give tofu a strong flavor that holds up when combined into a pretty massive pressed torta that also includes roasted poblano, Oaxaca cheese, lettuce, tomato, and avocado.
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Caprese Tortillas a la Parilla
Tortillas a la parilla are a Northern Argentinian treat akin to giant grilled empanada, and while this caprese filling isn't traditional, it's a tried and true combo that delivers the goods.
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Penang Cauliflower Salad Sandwiches
Seasoned and grilled cauliflower is married with a panang-based dressing to form a salad that gives these sandwiches an incredibly deep, distinct, and delicious flavor.
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Pumpkin Quesadillas
The mellow sweetness of grilled pumpkin allows an earthy seasoning mixture and fruity heat from Anaheim peppers to come out in these quesadillas.
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Grilled Cheese and Summer Squash Sandwiches
These sandwiches feature cheese that's actually grilled before being paired up with summer squash and a mint chimichurri to create a bite that has a great taste of early summer.
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Grill-roasted Beet Salad
Tender and hearty grill-roasted beets are paired up with ricotta, arugula, oranges, and shallots in this full flavored and filling salad.
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Grilled Vegetable and Cheese Tostadas
A variety of grilled vegetables, along with grilled cheese, provide a lot of different flavors and textures to these delicious tostadas.
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Teriyaki Veggie Burgers
With so much sweet and savory flavor embedded in these teriyaki veggie burgers, even omnivores probably won't need a meat-based alternative to be left satisfied.
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Grilled Fall Vegetable Galette
A mixture of fall vegetables are first grilled before being stuffed into a pie crust to add more complexity to this hearty fall galette.
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Grilled Mushroom Sandwiches
A combination of seemingly disparate flavors—mushrooms, piquillo pepper, pistachios, and gremolata—come together to form a uniquely tasty and hearty sandwich.
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Butternut Squash Tostadas
A lot of components combine into one delicious whole in these sweet, creamy, tangy, fresh, and lightly spicy butternut squash tostadas.
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Spiced Cauliflower Sandwiches
Heavily spiced cauliflower forms the earthy and spicy backbone of these sandwiches that are enlivened by pickled red onions, provolone, arugula, and a roasted garlic mayo.
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Smoked Mojo Jackfruit Sandwiches
A Cuban mojo sauce embeds this smoked and pulled jackfruit with a ton of citrusy and garlicky flavor well suited for sandwiches.
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Grilled Mushroom Salad
This salad centers the flavor of grilled mushrooms, making it a dish that can shift flavors quite interestingly depending on which variety of mushrooms you decide to put into it.
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Tomato, Mozzarella, and Pesto Panini
The simple and classic tomato, mozzarella, and basil pairing gets the panini treatment here, giving this standard combo a different tilt that's also enhanced by first turning the basil into pesto.
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Stuffed Zucchini with Tomato, Basil, and Mozzarella
A one-two summer veggie duo of zucchini and tomatoes give these squash boats a seasonal character that's given heft and additional flavor with the additions of sourdough bread, basil, mozzarella, parmesan, lemon, and garlic in the stuffing.
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Artichoke and Broccoli Rabe Panini
Envisioned as a kind of Italian spinach and artichoke dip on a roll, that's exactly what these paninis taste like.
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Harissa Cauliflower Skewers
Harissa gives cauliflower a peppery character that's enhanced with earthy, lemony, and herbal notes in these grilled skewers.
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Asparagus, Romesco, and Manchego Paninis
With minimal ingredients, this panini may look small in stature, but it delivers big flavor with smoky, fruity, nutty, and tangy romesco paired with grilled asparagus and Manchego cheese.
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Lemongrass Tofu Banh Mi
A common Vietnamese marinade results in a stronger lemongrass and herbal flavor when used on light flavored tofu in these flavorful vegetarian banh mis.
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Grilled Cauliflower and Sweet Potato Wraps
Grilled sweet potato and cauliflower provide a hearty base filling to these sandwiches that are enhanced by dried cranberries, toasted walnuts, and a tangy yogurt sauce all wrapped up in freshly baked flatbread.
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French Onion Grilled Cheese
The classic pairing of sweet caramelized onions and salty and sharp gruyere gets an added boost from a Dijon-based sauce and crunchy and tangy sourdough in these flavor packed grilled cheese sandwiches.
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Grilled Halloumi & Shishito Pepper Sandwiches
Salty and squeaky halloumi is paired with fruity and tender shishito peppers in this unique sandwich that delivers a great grilled flavor.
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Grilled-Roasted Beet Sandwiches
While these slim sandwiches may look a little unassuming, there's immense flavor in them with tangy goat cheese, fiery Fresno chiles, peppery arugula, earthy beets, and briny and fresh Italian salsa verde.
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