20 Vegetarian Grill Recipes

THE classic vegetarian grill recipe: the veggie burger! This one is something special: it actually stays together on the grill! It's got the perfect firm texture, and painted with BBQ sauce, it's completely satisfying. Top with your favorite toppings, like guacamole or special sauce.

These grilled veggie kabobs are a tasty vegetarian side dish featuring all the best summer veggies! Serve the skewers over pesto quinoa to make it a main dish. The bright green bed of grains looks beautiful for serving!

Another classic vegetarian grill recipe: the perfect portobello mushroom burger! This giant meaty grilled portobello mushroom is irresistible on is own. But add it to a burger bun and pile it high with toppings, and it’s downright outrageous! It's best eaten on the patio with the wafting smell of charcoal and sangria in hand.

These mango skewers are a fantastic vegetarian grill recipe that's full of big flavor! Thread your favorite vegetables onto skewers with chunks of sweet mango, then brush with homemade teriyaki sauce. The sweet, salty and savory all together is a symphony of flavor!

This vegetarian grill recipe will blow your mind with big flavors! The buffalo cauliflower is a play on buffalo chicken wings and is slathered in a spicy buffalo sauce. Grill the cauliflower on a charcoal grill, then top with a creamy blue cheese ranch sauce and a few fresh celery leaves. It’s an unforgettable (and a little messy) vegetarian sandwich! Also try: BBQ Grilled Cauliflower

Ever tried eggplant Parmesan...on the grill? Yes, grilling up the eggplant until it's tender, charred and smoky makes for the very best version of this Italian standard. It’s stunning enough to serve for entertaining, but a crowd pleaser that would work for a family dinner. Serve it with a glass of frose and a salad.

Here's a vegetarian grill recipe that's unexpectedly good: grilled tofu. It's simply irresistible, charred to perfection and then painted with a sweet and savory marinade! Grilled tofu is a healthy grilled dinner idea that’s full of plant-based protein. You might even convert the meat eaters when they take a taste…it’s darn delicious.

Grilled cheese on the grill? Yes, this grilled cheese is made on a charcoal grill, and once you've tried it you won't want to go back! Fire up the grill, grill the bread on both sides, and then top and grill until the cheese melts. The grill imparts a smoky flavor that’s a fine compliment to the gooey cheese and savory basil pesto.

Let's move to vegetarian grill recipes that are side dishes! These grilled potato wedges are just how you’d want them: crisp on the outside and tender on the inside! They’re like the French fries of grilled vegetables, really. The outsides are just salty enough, seasoned with Old Bay to give them a hint of celery salt and paprika. Serve them with a dipping sauce and it’s hard to tear yourself away from the platter! Also try: Grilled Potatoes in Foil

This vegetarian grill recipe will absolutely blow your mind: grilled corn salad! The smoky flavor in each bite makes it impossible not to take another bite! The flavors here are reminiscent of Mexican street corn: a creamy sauce flavored with mayo, lime, chili powder and cumin. Mix in a few colorful veggies and a bit of feta cheese if you’d like, and you’ve got a sweet savory salad that’s bursting with summer flavor.

Turns out, zucchini is at its very best when it’s grilled. Throw thin slices on the grill and it comes out tender and charred, with an irresistibly smoky flavor! And if you combine with Italian-style flavors like basil, oregano, garlic powder, and onion powder: well, it’s sensational! Zucchini may be best known for zucchini bread: but we think grilled zucchini should be at the top of its greatest hits.

Ready for a stellar vegetarian grill recipe? Because man is this grilled Caesar salad tasty! Grilled romaine is infused with an incredible smoky flavor that is irresistible. Drizzle with our creamy homemade Caesar dressing, and it's a little bit of heaven. If you'd like, add grilled avocado to take it over the top.

These grilled sweet potatoes are crisp on the outside and tender on the inside, the ideal grilled side recipe! They’ve got a little smoky char to the flavor and are absolutely delicious. Cut into wedges, they’re the perfect side dish for a grilled vegetarian dinner on the patio. They have just a few tricks to get them perfect.

One of the best grilled vegetables recipes: bell peppers! Peppers are one of our favorite vegetables to grill because they are simply incredible. Throw them on the grill and they come out charred, smoky, tender and sweet. You won’t believe how flavorful they are! You can either place them right on the grill, or use a grill basket. Even better, add grilled onions.

Elote might be the perfect summer vegetarian grilled recipe! One bite of this irresistible Mexican grilled corn and you’ll be a believer: it’s sweet, smoky, savory, creamy, and tangy: all at once. It’s charred perfection and slathered in a creamy spiced sauce with cheese crumbles.

The savory, meaty flavor of mushrooms is made even more perfect by one thing: grilling them! Of all of the vegetarian grill recipes, these fungi bring in the best umami flavor! Here’s our easy method for grilled baby bella or button mushrooms. You can get big flavor with no marinading time: just toss them with olive oil, lemon juice and herbs. Throw them on skewers and grill until tender, and they’re one of the best summer side dishes: hands down. 

Take one bite of these grilled tomatoes it’s true magic: smoky, pure sweet tomato, with a melt-in-your-mouth quality that makes you immediately want to shout how delicious they are. These grilled tomatoes work as a side dish or appetizer for a grilled dinner. Drizzle with olive oil and top with fresh herbs, and it’s one of the best vegetarian grill recipes you could imagine.

Have you tried the revelation that is grilled broccoli? This at the top of our summer vegetarian side dishes: the grill transforms this tasty vegetable to be crisp tender and charred, with a hint of smoke. Cook it simply with olive oil, salt, and lemon juice, and it’s a fantastic side for any grilled dinner. 

You’ve got to try this grilled eggplant: it comes out smoky and tender, lightly charred and full of flavor. Top it with a sauce and you’ve got a killer summer side dish or appetizer! If you'd like, try with these sauces: a fresh tomato salsa fresca, and a creamy, lightly spicy white BBQ sauce. The combination of the two is spot on. Or, turn it into a Grilled Eggplant Sandwich.

Last up in our vegetarian grill recipes: grilled asparagus! Turns out the grill might be the very best way to cook this healthy vegetable! It’s easy and requires only a few ingredients. And it comes out incredible: tender and charred, with a hint of smoke. Spritz it with lemon juice for a little brightness, and it’s a fresh and healthy side dish you won’t be able to stop eating!