Anyone who's ever been to a barbecue knows they're not always the most vegetarian-friendly gatherings. If you're lucky, your host will have a few veggie burgers or corn cobs on the grill. But more often than not, it'll be greasy, meaty hot dogs and burgers as far as the eye can see.
Whether you're vegetarian or not, having a few meatless options to choose from at a summer barbecue never hurts. And the thing is, it's actually easier than you realize to throw something together. Most vegetables taste better with a nice char on them, so you can put anything from mushrooms to romaine lettuce straight onto the grill and expect great results. Plus, vegetarian favorites like tofu and halloumi (a type of cheese that won't melt when you grill it) take less time to prepare than your average chicken breast or burger.
Of course, if you feel like getting fancy with it, there are exciting options like grilled pizzas and homemade veggie burgers that will help you flex your cooking skills. Whatever type of meatless, summertime recipe you're looking for, you're sure to find something you love in these 17 recipes. Bring them to a party or serve them at your own and watch the crowd go wild.
