Creating the Perfect Grilled Vegetarian BBQ
By Charlie. Filed in Food, Home |
Years ago I was a strict vegetarian. This created a bit of an uncomfortable situation at family functions and barbecues. Not only was there not much to eat for me, my family was not yet familiar with the vegetarianism, they were all brought up on meat and potatoes, especially when it came to grilling. They acted as though there was something wrong with someone who did not eat meat.
Over the years however, as the health benefits of eating less meat are becoming more known, and more people are choosing to either cut down on their meat intake or do away with it all together, creativity and vegetarian products have made the back yard family barbecue a little less of a hassle, and a little more tasty as well. Now, there are many pre-made vegetarian items that cook up perfectly on the cal flame grills or the backyard BBQ pits.
There are so many soy burgers and vegetables on the market that the choices can be overwhelming, as well as the ever present tofu hot-dogs. Many families are also choosing to go meat free for the holidays, and the recipes for chicken and turkey substitutes is amazing, as well as the sausage substitutes and meatless corn-dogs, and yes they do taste delicious. These items were at one time only available at the health food stores, but most all the commercial grocery stores have jumped on the bandwagon when it comes to making it easier for consumers to find healthy options.
Many of the meat substitutes can be treated, marinated and prepared in the same way traditional meat recipes are. Tofu takes on the flavor of any sauce used in preparation, and the same hamburger fixings sit atop a vegi-burger just fine. Add to that a variety of vegetable recipes and family gatherings during the holidays have become much more of an eclectic culinary experience.
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