Corn on the cob on the grill with assorted vegetables on skewers.

Labor Day Weekend Vegan Cookout

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Another summer holiday is upon us! Cookouts can stir up anxiety in some vegans, but I’ve got you covered! Check out these recipes and menu ideas for a vegan friendly Labor Day weekend BBQ cookout. 🌱

Beyond Burgers with Pistachio Buffalo Cream Sauce

Plant Based Beyond Burger topped with homemade pistachio buffalo vegan cream sauce. Served with corn on the cob, grilled mushrooms, shishito peppers, and roasted potatoes with homemade vegan aioli.

If burgers are on the menu, try substituting with a veggie burger, portobello, or eggplant pattie. For a more traditional beef-like texture and flavor, I recommend Beyond Burgers. Top with this delicious pistachio buffalo cream sauce and your favorite veggies.

Also try this vegan aioli with roasted potatoes. 🌱

Grilled Seitan Chicken

Homemade grilled seitan vegan "chicken" breasts.
Grilled seitan vegan chicken breasts topped with BBQ sauce and served with roasted potatoes, green onions, and a corn and tomato salad.

Ok, I was pretty impressed with how much these looked like actual chicken breasts. The flavor was also really good, but the texture was off. I probably overworked the dough, and I made them too thick. Will definitely be attempting again!

Grilled eggplant steaks

Hearty and “meaty” like mushrooms, eggplant steaks are a great option. Marinate or season the eggplant with spices.

Eggplant can be mushy and bitter if not prepared correctly. The best way I have found to prepare eggplant is slice it, salt both sides, and place the slices between paper towels. Add a little weight on top to get rid of that extra moisture. Leave for at least 30 minutes (and up to 2 hours). Then rinse the eggplant and pat dry. Prepare as desired.

My favorite eggplant steak recipe is this teriyaki glaze. If you prefer not to grill, bake at 400 degrees for 20 minutes, flip, and bake for an additional 10-20 minutes. Enjoy!

Corn Salad

Fresh corn is a must on the official end to summer menu. Cucumbers and corn are my go-to veg in the summer! This salad is easy to make and packed full of freshness and flavor.

Jalapeno Poppers

Vegan homemade jalapeno poppers.

So yum! I couldn’t get enough of these jalapeno poppers. I recommend topping with this vegan bacon bits recipe. 😋

Nachos

Homemade loaded vegan nachos made with TVP "beef," cashew plant based cheese sauce, tomatoes, green onion, black olives, black beans and corn, cilantro, and guacamole.
Homemade loaded vegan nachos made with TVP "beef," cashew plant based cheese sauce, tomatoes, green onion, black olives, black beans and corn, cilantro, and guacamole. Served with a vegan friendly beer.

Who doesn’t love nachos?! And this vegan version is no exception. Really delicious!

Baked Apples

A great dessert to say good-bye to summer and welcome in fall.

Pear Cake

Homemade vegan almond and pear cake, topped with sliced pears, cinnamon, and a sugar glaze.
A slice of homemade vegan almond and pear cake.

With flavors of almond and pear, this cake is deliciously moist and a great end-of-summer dessert.

For more recipes and vegan cookout inspiration, check out my Pinterest page as well as the vegan BBQ and 4th of July BBQ posts. Follow me on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, and Twitter, and don’t forget to subscribe to the weekly newsletter for exclusive content! 💚 

I hope you all have a safe and fun Labor Day weekend!

2 thoughts on “Labor Day Weekend Vegan Cookout”

  1. Diane Lubbers

    I DID think that looked just like chicken breast! All of your dishes look fantastic! Great colors and so fresh! You really put a lot into your food presentation. The pear cake belongs on a cover of a vegan cookbook along with your apple recipe and corn! Good job!!

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