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Barbecue recipes

A barbecue doesn’t have to be a meat fest. We have delicious and healthy vegetarian BBQ recipes, plus ideas for kebabs, marinades and sides.

Featured recipes

Spicy bean burgers
A close-up of a veggie burger on a wholemeal bun, layered with lettuce, a colourful veggie patty, and slices of fresh tomato, served on a wooden surface.

Spicy bean burgers

Have a go!
Chicken and chickpea burgers
A hand holding a veggie burger with lettuce, tomato, and creamy sauce in a wholemeal bun, against a light purple background.

Chicken and chickpea burgers

Try them today
Turkey and courgette burgers
Two grilled chicken burgers with lettuce, tomato, and tzatziki sauce are served on wholemeal buns, garnished with fresh mint, and placed on a wooden board with lemon wedges and extra sauce on the side.

Turkey and courgette burgers

Something different!

On the side

Add colour to your BBQ with these brilliant sides.

Grilled romaine lettuce
Three halves of grilled cos lettuce, lightly charred and seasoned, are arranged on a white plate with a side of lime wedges visible next to the plate.

Grilled romaine lettuce

Go green
Charred sweetcorn salad with a chilli and lime oil
Grilled corn on the cob served on a bed of rocket, fresh basil, and tomato wedges, garnished with pine nuts, on a blue-patterned platter and a yellow plate, set on a blue tablecloth.

Charred sweetcorn salad with a chilli and lime oil

A bit of a twist
Courgette baba ganoush
A bowl of green dip with a spoon sits on a woven placemat, surrounded by cucumber sticks, tortilla crisps, a lemon wedge, and a light green serviette.

Courgette baba ganoush

Time for a dip

More BBQ inspiration

BBQ banana split with chocolate
A baked banana split open, filled with chocolate and topped with whipped cream, sits on a plate with chopped nuts, fresh raspberries, and a mint sprig. A fork is in the banana.

BBQ banana split with chocolate

A good barbecue deserves a sweet ending

1 ratings
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Beetroot and mint dip
A bowl of bright pink beetroot houmous garnished with herbs, surrounded by pitta bread, lemon, green vegetables, and bowls of guacamole and salsa.

Beetroot and mint dip

A great alternative to houmous

7 ratings
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Broad bean dip
A bowl of creamy houmous, sprinkled with black pepper, sits on a wooden table next to a spoon, cucumber slices, and other vegetables, atop a blue and white striped cloth.

Broad bean dip

This tasty snack is a bit like hummus and great for school lunchboxes

1 ratings
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Broad bean, mint and feta salad
A bowl of fresh salad with leafy greens, quinoa, chopped asparagus, and cubes of white cheese, with a spoon in the bowl. A lemon and basil leaves are in the background on a brown table.

Broad bean, mint and feta salad

A vibrant summer salad combining fresh, clean flavours with the wholegrain goodness of quinoa

2 ratings
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Butter bean and almond dip
A bowl of houmous with swirls of olive oil is served alongside a platter of colourful fresh vegetables, including carrots, red pepper strips, sugar snap peas, and endive leaves.

Butter bean and almond dip

Let my butter bean and almond dip help you dump the junk!

1 ratings
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Charred sweetcorn salad with a chilli and lime oil
Grilled corn on the cob served on a bed of rocket, fresh basil, and tomato wedges, garnished with pine nuts, on a blue-patterned platter and a yellow plate, set on a blue tablecloth.

Charred sweetcorn salad with a chilli and lime oil

A rollercoaster for the tastebuds

4 ratings
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Chicken and chickpea burgers
A hand holding a veggie burger with lettuce, tomato, and creamy sauce in a wholemeal bun, against a light purple background.

Chicken and chickpea burgers

A protein-rich supper that’s quick to create on a busy weeknight

6 ratings
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Chicken satay skewers
Grilled chicken skewers on a plate with lime wedges, fresh coriander, and a bowl of creamy peanut sauce. A spoon rests in the sauce, and the scene is bright and appetising.

Chicken satay skewers

A family favourite, this East Asian-inspired recipe is low in salt and sugar

3 ratings
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Chimichurri
A bowl of chimichurri sauce with a spoon, surrounded by fresh parsley, red chilli slices, garlic, and a bottle of olive oil on a wooden chopping board.

Chimichurri

Chimichurri is a South American sauce or dip, great for serving with grilled food

1 ratings
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