So vegans are coming to the cookout? I’ve got you covered! 

Cookout season is officially upon us now that the summer solstice is behind us. For many this means hosting, others, cooking and most just showing up and eating other people’s food. Regardless of the category you fall into, this is my official plea to remember the vegans in your life when choosing which dishes to include on the menu. Before you freak out and start feeling overwhelmed by the restrictions, remember that vegans can’t eat everything but all your omnivore guests can eat vegan dishes. Just sayin’!

I’ve learned to appreciate side dishes since I began eating a vegan diet. I actually prefer it at times because of the variety in flavor profiles and nutrients. Besides, if there is anywhere where putting a mishmash of different foods on your plate is recommended, it’s at a BBQ.

If you are up to the task and want to be crowned hostess with the mostess again this year, here are 20 delicious vegan dishes all your guests will love just in time for your Canada Day and 4th of July celebrations!

1. Grilled sweet potato boats with black bean mango salsa Try it

2. Garlicky barbecue mushroom kebabs Try it

3. Tostones with spicy mango salsa Try it

4. Cucumber, corn, black bean, tomato, and avocado salad Try it

5. BBQ portobello sliders Try it

6. Lime grilled avocados Try it

7. Vegan pizza with cashew cheese Try it

8. Jamaican jerk grilled corn Try it

9. Creamy potato salad Try it

10. Sun-dried tomato and chili-walnut layered dip Try it

11. Grilled asparagus Try it

12. Guacamole Try it

13. BBQ butternut squash, courgette, mushroom and tofu skewers with red pepper dip Try it

14. Healthy sweet potato salad Try it

15. Herb pesto pasta salad Try it

16. Bourbon maple slow baked beans Try it

17. Cucumber salad with lime and cilantro Try it

18. Italian-style eggplant sausages Try it

19. Mango red pepper salsa Try it

20. Frozen watermelon skewers and lemonade Try it

Let me know which dishes will be on your menu and feel free to send me an invite through social media! I’ll be bbq hoping for sure! Instagram / Facebook / Twitter / Pinterest 

 

Stay Conscious & Chic!