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10 Grilled Vegetarian Recipes to Try This Summer

Friday, July 6th, 2012

By Wendy

What did you do this 4th of July?

Since grilling is one of my favorite things to do during the summer, of course we grilled up a storm here! It’s a way to not only cook healthy food quickly, but it’s also a great way to bring people together. Our grill usually consists of hotdogs and hamburgers but how do you incorporate healthy fruit and vegetables into the grill menu that everyone will enjoy? Here are some great recipes that will have everyone reaching for second helpings. Try one of these healthy recipes for main entrees, side dishes, or desserts any day of the week. They’re all quick and easy to make on the grill.

1- Grilled Vegetable and Hummus Sandwiches- quick and easy to make, these grilled vegetable and hummus sandwiches will have any hummus lover wanting more

2- Grilled Vegetable Pizza- pizza is one of my favorite foods. The pesto sauce really makes this grilled vegetable pizza something different. Top it off with some goat cheese and you have something magical

3- Vegetable Char-Grilled Shish Kabobs- these Vegetable Shish Kabobs will be a hit with everyone in the family. Anything cooked on a stick is delicious in my book

4- Grilled Sweet Potatoes with Honey-Lime Ginger Dressing- sweet potatoes are great cooked on the grill. Add the dressing on, and you’ll have a delightful side dish

5- Grilled Portobello with Mozzarella Salad- portobello’s are such a meaty vegetable, your guests will love it in this Grilled Portobello with Mozzarella Salad

6- Grilled Corn on the Cob with Lemon-Basil Butter- corn on the cob is essential to any grill. They’re easy to make, and the kids love them

7- Grilled Baby Eggplants with Moroccan Topping- think out of the box with this Grilled Baby Eggplants with Moroccan Topping recipe. It’ll give your meal the spice it needs to liven up your dinner party

8- Grilled Peach Melba- who says you can’t use the grill to cook every meal. For you peach lovers, try this Grilled Peach Melba recipe

9- Grilled Banana Split Sundae- bananas are high in potassium which can keep blood pressure low, reduce the risk of kidney stones, and promote bone health. With all these great health benefits, you can really enjoy this desert

10- Grilled Pineapple with Cinnamon Vanilla Yogurt Dip- pineapples are a great treat to enjoy by itself or with yogurt and ice cream. Try this Grilled Pineapple with Cinnamon Vanilla Yogurt Dip recipe for a light dessert for those hot days

How do you like to grill your vegetables?

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Wendy Yu is a digital marketing professional living in New York City. When she’s not using the power of social media to share ideas on how to be more environmentally friendly, she is exploring the city, trying local foods, and learning more about how she can reduce her carbon footprint.

The views expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of Green Halloween® or our partners.