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Vegetarian Main Course Recipes You'll Want to Grill All Summer Long

September 20, 2011
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Enjoy fantastic vegetarian burgers, hearty vegetable entrées, and lots more this season.
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Summer vegetarian entrées doesn't just mean salads! The meatfree main courses here are satisfying, hearty, and something everyone will get on board with, vegetarian or not. We've included the classics, from grilled pizza to eggplant parmesan, but are also thinking outside the box.

If you're looking for recipes that are an all-in-one meal, you'll want to devour Grilled Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers. Want a twist on Pizza Friday fit for herbivores? We've got you covered with delicious white Grilled Asparagus and Ricotta Pizza, West Coast Grilled Vegetable Pizza, and a classic Tomato and Basil Pizza. Using store-bought dough cuts down on prep work, if you're cooking for a large crowd (but it's surprisingly easy to make your own pizza dough, and it's something we love doing). You can also use store-bought sauce or try the asparagus and ricotta pizza which skips tomatoes altogether. After all, who wouldn't agree that cheese is really all you need?

Not surprisingly many of these recipes make vegetables the star of the show which means bright, colorful meals with plenty of farm-fresh produce. This summer, look out for vegetables that are in their peak season like new potatoes, tomatoes, corn, eggplants, and zucchini—and that's not even the half of it! Get to know your local farmer; they'll offer recommendations based on their best crops.

Now that the weather is warm, you can break out your coals (or turn on the gas) and get grilling. These recipes can easily be mixed and matched to create a single, cohesive meal or a bigger, help yourself-style potluck. 

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Grilled-Eggplant Parmesan

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Take this Italian-American classic outdoors. By grilling the eggplant rather than breading and frying it, you can taste the true beauty of the aubergine—it makes for a satisfying but less heavy entrée.

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Tofu Kebabs with Cilantro Sauce

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Marinate tofu cubes and scallions in a zesty purée of cilantro, jalapeño, ginger, and lime juice before threading onto skewers. Grill alongside summer squash kebabs and serve with the leftover marinade for dipping.

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Tomato and Basil Pizza

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Grill rounds of homemade pizza dough until lightly charred before adding the toppings. Use the accompanying recipe for tomato sauce or use your favorite store-bought variety, then scatter fresh mozzarella and basil leaves over the top.

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Grilled Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers

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Love stuffed peppers but don't feel like turning on the oven? Pop them on the grill! After the peppers are grilled, they're stuffed with couscous, fresh mint, and feta, and cooked on the grill—in a skillet.

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Red-Bean Burgers with Avocado and Lime

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Mashed kidney beans form the base for burgers that cook to a crisp crust, giving this vegetarian main extra oomph.

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West Coast Grilled Vegetable Pizza

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Plenty of vegetables here! Store-bought pizza dough is grilled and then topped with tomatoes, scallions, and goat cheese. Dress fresh spinach and diced avocado with red-wine vinegar and olive oil, and pile onto the pizzas just before serving. 

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Double-Portobello Burgers with Roasted Tomatoes

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Portobello mushrooms are cooked until tender, then broiled for a few minutes to make them deliciously caramelized. Layer two mushrooms with sharp provolone cheese on each bun and top with garlicky roasted tomatoes.

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Chickpea Burger

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Scallions, cumin, ginger, and peanuts add lively flavor to these chickpea patties. Serve the grilled burgers on whole-wheat English muffins with mayonnaise and Dijon mustard.

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Bean-and-Veggie Sliders

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Kidney beans and rice are blended with aromatics to make these mini burgers inspired by Vietnamese banh mi sandwiches. Serve the pan-fried patties on whole-wheat rolls with chili mayonnaise, red onion, and sliced mango.

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Grilled-Vegetable Tostadas

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Grill zucchini, portobello mushrooms, and scallions to top these colorful tostadas. Brush flour tortillas with olive oil and brown them on the grill before topping with feta cheese and fresh salsa.

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Black-Bean and Brown-Rice Cakes

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Purée canned black beans with scallions, jalapeno, and cumin, then mix with cooked brown rice to make these hearty patties. Serve them as vegetarian burgers or as appetizers, accompanied by cilantro-lime yogurt sauce.

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Mediterranean Veggie Burgers with Mint-Yogurt Sauce and Carrot Salad

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Canned lentils are the secret to these easy, delicious mint-flecked veggie burgers. Top with yogurt sauce and serve with a lemony carrot salad.

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Spicy Lentil-Walnut Burgers

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Cumin, coriander, jalapeno, garlic, and toasted walnuts make these lentil burgers rich and spicy. Serve in pita bread with avocado, tomatoes, and yogurt-cilantro sauce.

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Black Bean and Goat Cheese Quesadillas

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Black beans, chopped tomato, corn, scallions, goat cheese, and oregano fill these colorful quesadillas. Serve these as a quick appetizer at your next cookout.

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Balsamic Portobello Burgers with Bell Pepper and Goat Cheese

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Portobello mushrooms, a favorite vegetarian burger stand-in, are marinated along with red bell peppers in olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and minced garlic. Serve the grilled portobellos and peppers on buns with fresh goat cheese and lettuce leaves.

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Grilled Pizzas with Asparagus and Sun-Dried Tomatoes

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Season asparagus and scallions with sun-dried tomato oil, and grill until they are caramelized and tender. Grill ovals of purchased pizza dough before topping each one with ricotta cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, and the grilled vegetables.

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Grilled Pizza with Fontina and Arugula

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Store-bought pizza dough is a great shortcut for making this easy, sophisticated grilled pizza. Grill the pizza until the fontina cheese melts, then scatter baby arugula over the top and drizzle with olive oil just before serving.

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Tofu with Ginger-Cilantro Sauce

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Tofu can be—how do we put it delicately?—tasteless. But in five minutes over medium heat, it becomes a dynamic meatless meal, with the lattice marks to prove it.

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    6 of 19 Red-Bean Burgers with Avocado and Lime
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    8 of 19 Double-Portobello Burgers with Roasted Tomatoes
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    10 of 19 Bean-and-Veggie Sliders
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    12 of 19 Black-Bean and Brown-Rice Cakes
    13 of 19 Mediterranean Veggie Burgers with Mint-Yogurt Sauce and Carrot Salad
    14 of 19 Spicy Lentil-Walnut Burgers
    15 of 19 Black Bean and Goat Cheese Quesadillas
    16 of 19 Balsamic Portobello Burgers with Bell Pepper and Goat Cheese
    17 of 19 Grilled Pizzas with Asparagus and Sun-Dried Tomatoes
    18 of 19 Grilled Pizza with Fontina and Arugula
    19 of 19 Tofu with Ginger-Cilantro Sauce

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