While most people associate barbecues with burgers and steaks, vegetarian meals can also be prepared like a true outdoorsperson,and I think people are finally catching on
Summer seems to have sparked a new interest in vegetarian cuisine…for the first time possibly ever, the (Canadian) Food Network (www.foodtv.ca) has included Vegetarian Menus in their email newsletter. All we need now is for the chefs to prepare a veggie dish with every show on the air…I'm sure they'd get more viewers!
In a National Post article, Dakshana Bascaramurty seems to have picked up on my thoughts about Vegetarian Grilling: She says, “With burgers and hotdogs as the standard choices of summer picnics, vegetarians are often left loading up on coleslaw or for the even less fortunate, creating patterns on their plates with condiments”.
Not true, Dakshana! While the article does mention grilling ears of corn and potatoes, that is hardly enough to keep the hunger pangs away…and is definitely not a balanced meal! The marinated tofu skewers are a little bit more like it, and of course, the omnipresent veggie dogs and burgers are an option as well.
Keep in mind that most people are unfamiliar with vegetarian grilling, so it's wise to bring your own veggie nibbles to parties and picnics. It will also be helpful to tell the griller - beforehand - that you would like a separate area of the grill reserved for vegetarian items.
Need some more vegetarian BBQ ideas? Vegetarian Cuisine has got you covered.
- Need help choosing a burger? Try Best Vegetarian Burgers
- Learn basic tofu preparation in Barbecued Tofu
- For a smoky treat, try Grilled Corn with garlic or herb butter or margarine
- Summer salads to go with
- For dessert, Banana Boats are always a treat
For more great grilled sides, try:
- Sweet potatoes
- Baked potatoes
- Red onion sliced into rings
- Zucchini or peppers from the garden
- Acorn squash
Or if picnicking is more your style..try a Vegetarian Picnic
References:
1. Bascaramurty, D. How To…Get use out of your BBQ as a vegetarian. National Post; July 23, 2007. Available from: http://www.thestar.com/article/238315
