Eating a sufficient amount of fresh fruits and vegetables does nothing but good to your body. If you love barbecues, try any of these delicious vegetarian grill recipes. Whether you have vegetarian friends coming over or you simply want to enjoy a healthy snack or meal, these dishes are the perfect choice.

Lemon and Rosemary Grilled Veggie Burgers

What you need:

  • 1 lemon, zested
  • 1/2 onion, finely chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 2 cups cannellini beans, drained and mashed
  • 2 cups artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
  • 1 cup quick oats
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper

In a large mixing bowl, combine lemon zest, garlic, crushed cannellini beans, artichoke, rosemary, salt and pepper. Saute onion (without oil) in a pan until golden brown and add to the beans and artichoke mixture. In a blender, pulse the oats a few times then add to the mixture as well. Using clean hands, mix all ingredients well and form into patties. Arrange on a tray lined with parchment paper, cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. When ready, cook on a pre-heated grill over medium high heat until cooked through. Serve with your choice of bun and condiments.

All-Greens Grilled Veggie Salad

What you need:

  • 2 zucchini, sliced into strips (1/4-inch thick)
  • 1 bunch asparagus, stalks removed
  • 1 bunch broccollini, stalks trimmed
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
  • 1 tablespoon diced shallots
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • Salt to taste

Toss the zucchini, asparagus and broccolini in 1 tablespoon olive oil and season with salt. Cook on a preheated grill (on a tray) over medium high heat, turning once, until grill marks appear or when cooked through. Place grilled vegetables in a serving bowl along with spinach, mint, shallots, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar and remaining olive oil. Toss everything together. Serve immediately.

Creamy Herb and Spices Grilled Corn

What you need:

  • 8 cobs corn, husked
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped (divided)
  • 1/2 cup raw cashews, soaked overnight
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
  • 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon chilli powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

To prepare the creamy sauce, combine garlic, 1/4 cup cilantro, cashews, water, lime juice, yeast, Dijon mustard and black pepper in a blender or food processor. Blend until mixture is smooth and creamy. Grill corn on a pre-heated grill over medium high heat for about 10 minutes or until cooked through. To serve, Place grilled corn on a plate and pour creamy sauce all over. Top with remaining cilantro and sprinkle with black pepper.

You'll never be happier eating nutritious food with these delicious vegetarian grill recipes!



Source by Adrian T. Cheng