Weekend BBQ Recipes for Vegetarian and Meat Lovers

Fire up the grill! You can cook some easy and delicious recipes for everyone – veg or non-veg. 

Non-vegetarian grilling recipes

1. Classic grilled steak

Ingredients

  • 2 rib eye or sirloin steaks
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp salt
  • 1tbsl black pepper
  • 2 cloves minced garlic
  • 2tsp rosemary [optional]

How to make?

  • Fire grill at high temperature [preheat].
  • Rub salt, garlic, olive oil, and black pepper mixture all over the steaks.
  • Cook the steaks on the hot grill 4 to 5 minutes per side for a medium rare.
  • Slice and serve after allowing it to rest for 5 minutes.

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2. BBQ chicken skewers

Ingredients

  • 2 boneless chicken breasts, cut into chunks
  • ½ cup BBQ sauce
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • Wooden skewers 

How to make?

  • Fire grill at high temperature [preheat].
  • Mix honey and smoked paprika with BBQ sauce in a bowl.
  • Take skewers and thread in the chicken, bell pepper, and onions.
  • Brush skewers with BBQ sauce mixture.
  • Grill for 10–12 minutes and flip them, until chicken is fully cooked.

3. Juicy grilled burgers

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 4 burger buns
  • Slices of cheese, lettuce, tomato, and condiments of choice

How to make?

  • Fire grill at high temperature [preheat].
  • In a bowl add ground beef, salt, black pepper, and Worcestershire sauce. Give it a good mix.
  • Take some portion and give the shape of patties.
  • Grill for 3–4 minutes per side for medium doneness.
  • Add cheese, if desired, and let melt. Serve on buns with toppings.

Vegetarian Delights

1. Grilled vegetable skewers

Ingredients

  • 1 zucchini slices
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 yellow squash, sliced
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • Wooden skewers 

How to make?

  • Fire grill at medium temperature [preheat].
  • In a bowl add all the veggies, olive oil, salt, and Italian seasoning, give it a toss.
  • Thread onto skewers and grill. Flip them after 8 to 10 minutes occasionally.  

2. Grilled halloumi cheese

Ingredients

  • 1 block of halloumi cheese, sliced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • ½ tsp black pepper

How to make?

  • Fire grill at high temperature [preheat].
  • In a bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, black pepper and brush this mixture on the halloumi slices.
  • Grill them until they are golden brown [make sure to flip frequently].
  • Serve as is or with a side of fresh salad.

Grilling allows connecting with your group including vegetarians and non-vegetarians. It is quick, easy and allows cooking food that has natural flavors retained and is healthy. 

 

Robert Anderson

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