BBQ Feast

Written By Guilda Akopians

Now the Summer is upon us pretty much all around the world, it is a great time to get out in the open space, call on family and friends (now that we can enjoy one another’s company) and light up (or turn on) the BBQ!

Below I wanted to share with you some options of what to put on the BBQ including a variety of vegetables as well as proteins in the form of home-made options as well as our favourite shop bought ready made options, for convenience.

VEGETABLES THAT TASTE FABULOUS ON THE BBQ

  • Aubergines

  • Courgettes

  • Peppers (in all shapes and varieties)

  • Mushrooms

  • Tomatoes

  • Corn on the cob

PROTEINS GOOD FOR BBQ-ING

  • Tofu (use firm/extra firm)

  • Tempeh

  • Home-made burgers

  • Store bought sausages and burgers (go for your favourite brands however if we @ Rooted Vegan Kitchen were to choose, we do love ‘Richmond’ Sausages and ‘Linda McCartney’ 1/4 pounder burgers).

What can sometimes really make the above ingredients excel in terms of flavour is marinades full of natural flavour, herbs & spices so here are a couple of our favourites that you can try.

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HOT’N’SPICY MARINADE

Ingredients
- 1 small red/green chilli, deseeded and finely sliced
- 4 tbsp olive or sesame oil
- 4 tbsp soya sauce
- 1 inch fresh ginger
- 1/4 cup fresh coriander, finely chopped
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- 1 tsp truffle oil
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- Black pepper to taste

Method
- Whisk all the ingredients together and in a large mixing bowl, add your veggies/proteins, mix, cover and place in the fridge for minimum 1 hour or overnight if possible.

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ZINGY SWEET & SAVOURY MARINADE

Ingredients
- 4 tbsp maple syrup
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- 4 tbsp soya sauce
- Juice and zest from 1 lime
- 4 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 inch fresh ginger grated
- 1 tsp garam masala
- 2 tbsp fresh tarragon leaves
- 1 tsp truffle oil
- 1 red chilli, deseeded & finely slice or pinch of dried chilli flakes (optional)
- Black pepper to taste

Method
- Whisk all the ingredients together and in a large mixing bowl, add your veggies/proteins, mix, cover and place in the fridge for minimum 1 hour or overnight if possible.

Guilda Akopians https://www.rootedvegankitchen.com/
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