Meatless Monday Summer Grilling Tips

Kabobs are a BBQ staple that can easily go meatless. Add tofu cubes, cherry tomatoes, mushrooms, roasted potatoes, or any other vegetable that strikes your fancy.

Click here for the Grilled Tomatoes with Pesto recipe.

Many vegetables can be thrown right on the grill (with delicious results)! Try fresh corn, asparagus, eggplant, zucchini, squash, or bell peppers.

You can also add fruit to the grill for a sweet side or dessert. Try peach halves, pineapples, melon, kiwi, or figs with a touch of honey marinade.

Swap your burger for a portobello mushroom or grilled eggplant slices. Put it on a bun and add interesting toppings like avocados, caramelized onions, roasted red peppers, or an olive spread.

Try a veggie burger recipe that celebrates hearty ingredients like black beans, lentils, quinoa, and chickpeas. You can also find pre-made patties at supermarkets and natural food stores.

All you need is pizza dough, the usual toppings, and your favorite thinly sliced or pre-grilled vegetables to make a delicious, smoky pizza pie right on the grill.

Use your favorite marinade recipe to add flavor to extra-firm tofu cubes. Grill tofu and add them to a salad, serve with veggies, or enjoy them on their own.

Try grilled vegetables to make a filling summer salad. Add a bit of fruit, feta, or olive oil to complete the dish; or think beyond lettuce and concoct a bean or grain salad.

Consider your sides when planning a meatless BBQ. Pasta salads, raw vegetables, and hummus dip are great ways to turn your plant-based dishes like this pasta fagioli salad into a full meal.

End the meal on a healthy note with a tray of fresh fruit, a parfait, or homemade smoothies.