Are you looking forward to the 4th of July? I am! While celebrating Independence Day on a Thursday doesn’t sound like the greatest idea, it does allow for many to create a four-day weekend, so that’s always good. Since there’s a good chance that many of you are either hosting or heading to a holiday BBQ, I thought I’d share some of my favorite easy vegan recipes that make perfect additions to the party.
5 Easy Vegan Recipes for Your July 4th BBQ
Whether you’re vegan or vegetarian yourself, or you want to please a vegetarian guest, these five easy vegan recipes are a delicious option at any barbecue and can be enjoyed by everyone at the party.
1. BBQ Kidney Bean Quinoa Burger
This Kidney Bean Quinoa Burger is the one I’ll be bringing with us to the 4th of July party we’re invited to. I always come prepared and bring enough to feed both Alan and myself, and anybody who is interested in trying something new. This easy vegan recipe is also gluten-free (when you use gluten-free bread crumbs)!
2. Southwest Salad with Black Beans, Avocado & Quinoa
I have made many black bean salads, but adding avocado and quinoa really adds flavor and extra nutrition to this side dish.
3. One-Pot Easy Lentil Chili
Chili is a perfect side dish for your BBQ. You can add some to your burger or simply eat it alone (maybe with a few fritos on top, they’re vegan too!).
4. Zesty Pasta Salad with White Beans, Raisins, and Grapefruit Vinaigrette
This pasta salad will be my other contribution to our Independence Day barbecue. I really love the sweet and tangy combination, and I know other people at the party will too.
5. Tropical Piña Colada Chia Pudding
I originally created this Chia Pudding for a sponsored post and completed the presentation by adding an Outshine Pineapple fruit bar. I kind of love dipping the bar to eat the pudding, but it also stands alone as a yummy and easy vegan dessert.
What are your plans for the holiday? Are you traveling, going to or hosting a BBQ? Running a 4th of July race? Any shopping on the agenda?
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Well I am all about the veggie BBQ ideas! That grapefruit vinaigrette sounds delicious and a nice change of pace. Thanks for linking up today
I am loving quinoa and have been adding it to all my salads these days! I’m going to pass these recipes on to my currently vegan son and his girlfriend.