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Plant-based BBQ Ideas & Recipes
As we move into BBQ season, Irene Kaye has some tasty suggestions for summer grilling.
Summer grilling can be delicious and nutritious using plant-based foods.
Here is one website with lots of ideas.
https://nutriciously.com/vegan-bbq-recipes/
If burgers are on the menu, how about a grilled Portobello mushroom on a bun with all the fixings? Or you can make your own burger patties using chickpeas, black beans, sweet potatoes, grains or many other tasty ingredients.
If convenience is key, there are many varieties of meat alternatives like Beyond Burger or Impossible Burger along with chicken patties and hot dogs, even BBQ ribs! These can be found in the freezer section of most major grocery stores, Goodness Me and Healthy Planet.
Also, on the nutriciously.com website:
https://nutriciously.com/vegan-cookout/
Here you will find some common plant-based side dishes, appetizers, and desserts that make the perfect add-on to any well-rounded cookout menu.