| Always a challenge, grilling for the vegetarians or | | | | this makes them more comfortable. |
| vegans among your guests need not be impossible. If | | | | Keep some items such as pineapple rings, mushrooms, |
| you are throwing a barbecue for people who are | | | | yams, sweet potatoes, asparagus, marinated tofu, |
| completely vegetarian, there is no need to panic. There | | | | apples, and the favorite corn on the cob handy for a |
| is now an abundance of grilling recipes for vegetarians | | | | no-hassle vegetarian barbecue. These could be side |
| and if you follow instructions and keep some simple | | | | dishes or even the snacky main dishes, depending on |
| tips in mind, there is no reason to not get it right. | | | | the tastes of your guests. If using tofu, take care to |
| First, if you are using pre-made veggie burgers or hot | | | | see that it is firm and well-pressed, and turn skewers |
| dogs, remember to read and follow instructions. Some | | | | regularly so that the tofu cooks evenly. |
| pre-made items are not meant to be grilled. Also, | | | | If you find it hard to find ideas for several vegetarian |
| veggie items behave in a completely different manner | | | | grilled foods, you can even do a non-grilled main dish |
| on the grill than their meat counterparts. Since these | | | | and throw in barbecued side dishes to complete the |
| products do not have the same natural juices as your | | | | menu. You could try innovations: throw in some boiled |
| typical beef burger, you will need to prepare your grill | | | | pasta with your grilled vegetables to get a largish main |
| to prevent them sticking to the grill. Clean the grill, taking | | | | dish, or serve the grilled foods inside scooped out |
| care to remove all bits and pieces. Then take a paper | | | | French bread with soy or dairy cheese for a grilled |
| towel dipped in oil and rub it across. You could also | | | | veggie sandwich. |
| spray non-stick cooking spray across your grill. | | | | So next time you have vegetarians or vegans for a |
| If you are grilling for both vegetarians and | | | | backyard summer barbecue, do not fret. Let your |
| non-vegetarians together, take care that both the | | | | imagination run and use the fresh summer produce to |
| foods remain separate and do not touch each other. | | | | churn out a spread to savor. Remember that the food |
| One way to do this is to reserve a separate section | | | | is good for everybody's heart and waistline, whether |
| of the grill for vegetarians. If possible, you could even | | | | vegetarian or not! |
| keep a separate grill for the vegetarians, especially if | | | | |