Ahh yes, that fundamental aspect of Aussie culture, 'the barbie'.

Just because you're vegetarian or vegan doesn't mean you have to be limited at barbeques to the lettuce leaves and sliced tomato in the tossed salad. Veggos and vegans can have a huge variety of delicious food, with much of it being similar to that at a traditional barbeque, with the added benefit of it being lower in saturated fat and cholesterol. So you really don't have to miss out at all.

On this page we present some simple recipe ideas and suggestions so that you can begin to enjoy the good ol' Aussie barbie just as much as non-veggo Aussies. But the options are truly endless!

The photos and recipes on this page come from an actual barbeque a few of the VNV Team had one day after a committee meeting.

Paul, Zoe & Mark at the barbie!

Appetisers

From left to right:  Champagne Cocktails, Refreshing Fruit Punch,
Pumpernickel Hors D'oeuvres, Avocado Dip & Corn Chips,
Sausage Rolls & Tomato Sauce.

Mains

Clockwise from left rear corner:  Sanitarium Vegie Delights Not-Burgers,
Stuffed Tomatoes, Stuffed Zucchini, Stuffed Mushroom, Marinated Tofu Kebabs,
Sanitarium Vegie Delights BBQ Soy Sausages, Stuffed Zucchini, Falafel Kebabs,
Marinated Tofu Kebabs, Stuffed Mushrooms, Zoglo's Savoury Vegetarian Kebabs,
Stuffed Onions, Stuffed Mushroom. 

 

Clockwise from left rear corner:  Penne Pasta & Pumpkin Salad, Coleslaw, Tabouli,
Marinated Tofu Kebabs, Rosemary Damper, Wild Rice Salad, Hommus Dip,
Beetroot-Mango Salad with Lime & Ginger Dressing, Waldorf Salad,
Spicy Tempeh Salad, Falafel Kebabs, Buckwheat Noodle & Marinated Vegie Salad,
Cous Cous Salad, Potato Salad, Pumpkin Spinach & Pine Nut Salad, Stuffed Vegies,
Mixed Bean Salad.

Desserts

From back to front:  Chocolate Crackles, Vegan Donuts (bought from La Panella
Bakery), Lemon Sorbet (bought), Berry & Cointreau Ice Cream Cake,
Vanilla Tofu Icecream (half melted!) (bought).

For some additional suggestions refer to the book Vegetarian Barbeques by Sue Ashworth. This book can be borrowed free of charge from our Lending Library.