Meatless BBQ ideas?

[jjdbike]

Hello friends,

So I’m planning on hosting a bbq for some friends/ colleagues. A couple of which do not eat meat, including fish and poultry.

I’m planning on smoking a few different meats, pastrami, turkey breast, and sausages.

Can anyone offer any suggestions for the meatless folk? The only thing I can come up with, is grilled portobellos, and a veggie kabobs.

Respectfully,
JD

[Oak Smoke]

There are those who can turn a portobello into a great steak substitute. I think you’re on the right track. I can’t help with a recipe because my portobello has cheese on it.

[STEbbq]

I have seen several wonderful smoked cauliflowers on here.

[jfmorris]

Be careful with that. I did one, thinking it would be amazing. It was way way overly smoky, and I don't think I have EVER said that about anything else that came off the grill or smoker... Doesn't take much smoke, as the cauliflower seems to soak it up.

If I do cauliflower on the grill again, it will be without smoke, at least, no added smoking wood.

[WayneT]

Smoked cauliflower is begging for a delicate, pellet pooper treatment. Steaks, or florets with your favorite rub will win the day.

[ecowper]

For desert, grill some watermelon! Some of it can be topped with goat cheese for those that eat cheese.

[SheilaAnn]

ecowper ever had grilled watermelon with a thin slice of lardo? 💥

[ecowper]

SheilaAnn no, but now I can’t stop thinking about it. Thanks!

[Johnny Booth]

Grilled pineapple is delicious for dessert.
with a non-dairy dip:

Coconut Rum Sauce

• 1/2 cup coconut milk
• 1 tablespoon cream of coconut
• 2 tablespoons coconut rum
• 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch

[texastweeter]

I baste mine in fireball.

[Finster]

texastweeter
Some of us just call it cinnamon...

[Jerod Broussard]

Grilled cauliflower and pineapple gets my vote.

[Smoker_Boy]

Are they vegetarian or vegan?
Big difference.

[N227GB]

I've never tried it but I've seen jackfruit as a pulled meat substitute.

https://www.forksoverknives.com/how-tos/what-is-jackfruit/

[JCBBQ]

Came to say exactly this.

[MBMorgan]

Here's an oldie that might work ... if you use a meatless sauce:

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Grilled Eggplant Parmigiana

INGREDIENTS:

• 3 medium eggplants, peeled & sliced 3/4 inch thick
• 1/4-1/3 cup Olive oil
• 1-2 cloves Garlic, crushed
• 8-10 oz Mushrooms, Golden Italian, sliced thin
• 1 bunch Fresh basil
• Fresh oregano
• 1-2 cups low moisture (not in water) Mozzarella cheese - 12 slices (same thickness as Kraft Single)
• 1-2 cups Parmigian cheese , grated
• 26 oz jar Pasta sauce, (1 mason jar) (Classico portebello is good)

DIRECTIONS:

• Infuse olive oil with crushed garlic
• Brush both sides of eggplant slices with garlic oil
• Grill until browned and cooked soft
• Layer eggplant slices in 9x13 Pyrex baking dish

Build 1st layer :

• Cover with 6 slices mozzarella Add 1/2 oregano and basil Add 1/2 sauce
• Add 1/2 grated parmesan cheese
• Add 1/2 sliced mushrooms

Build 2nd layer same as first:

• Top with remaining parmesan cheese and mushroom slices

Bake 45 min to 1 hour at 350 deg F, until bubbling and browned

• Allow to rest & set; approx. 15-30 min.

[marshall]

Grilled romaine lettuce, I believe meathead has a recipe on the free side

[Jim White]

I’m planning to try tofu burnt ends next time in that situation.

[Johnny Booth]

I had to check. Yes it’s a thing, and it looks crispy and caramelized like beef burnt ends. I might even try them if you cooked them. Good call Jim.

[Henrik]

A whole cauliflower head with curry is good. Brush on a thin coating of oil, and then dust it all with curry powder. On the grill/smoker for 30-40 minutes at 180 deg C / 360 deg F. Serve with a Greek yoghurt honey dip.

Another favorite is grilling a whole butternut directly in the hot coals. Rotate 1/4 turn every 10 minutes, for a total of 40 minutes. Cut off the black charred surface and cube up in 1” cubes. Drizzle plenty of Parmesan (if they eat cheese), some salt and enjoy as a warm snack.

[texastweeter]

I did cauliflower steaks with curry a couple of weeks ago...wow. you ain't kidding, it was great

[holehogg]

Throw on some cherry tomatoes when smoking your protein and cook until they turn to delicious raison looking things. Toss them into a salad. If it's meatless they want then that's what they getting ... a salad ;-)

[hoovarmin]

Why are you friends with these people again? Just kidding. But really, why? 😂

[JCBBQ]

I used to know a lot more vegetarians…😂

[Finster]

I was thinking the same.
I hope these are the colleagues, and not the friends.
Can't always choose your colleagues. Definitely can choose your friends.

[barelfly]

Cauliflower steaks or a head of clauliflower - multiple ways can be done as mentioned above. The portobello is a great play as well as the kabobs. Onion, mushroom, peppers, zucchini and squash.

As for the cauliflower, I’ve even made tacos with grilled cauliflower and an adobo sauce, added in some pineapple. It was outstanding! A cauliflower al pastor if you will.