Just in time! Independence Day here in the USA is quickly approaching! Do you know anyone interested in trading out their burger for a meatless Independence Day celebration? Then you have come to the right place! I know I will be hosting a few vegetarians next week alongside a few carnivores, so I am all set with my vegetarian Fourth of July Menu Ideas even the carnivores will love, are you?
Tara’s Tuesday Tips:
Vegetarian Fourth of July Menu Ideas
The 4th of July always seems to be defined by what meat someone can throw on a grill + feed the crowd. Whether you are a vegetarian going to a cookout or hosting a party for Independence Day, you might find yourself in a pickle not knowing what to eat or cook! I am here to tell you, there are so many more options than just wings, ribs, and burgers! Have yourself a meatless Independence Day celebration or simply put a few more plants on your party menu this year.
For more summer outing survival guides, check one of these out: Picnic Survival Guide For Vegetarians or BBQ Survival Guide For Vegetarians.
First things first, a good BBQ sauce
Don’t have a plant-based barbeque sauce recipe you love? You do now! My recipe for Easy Homemade Vegan Barbeque Sauce is perfectly plant-based + super easy to whip up in minutes. No sugar, no worcestershire sauce, no meat! I created this recipe so that you can have the perfect BBQ sauce to use on just about anything. I don’t know how I ever survived without it!
Put one of these BBQ sauce recipes on your menu:
Air Fryer BBQ Cauliflower (No Eggs!)
Next, is a good hummus
If you are going to a party, bring homemade hummus! People love homemade hummus + all the hummus eating accessories. Including crackers, chips, chopped veggies, and pita. Make me hummus + invite me to your party! I’ll be there. New to hummus, I’ve got you covered. Start here: How To Make The Best Homemade Oil-free Hummus for my tips on making homemade hummus PLUS all of my hummus recipes in one place.
Now onto the cookout salads
Who doesn’t love a good salad at a cookout. I am here for it. All the cookout salads, all day, any day. Cookout salads are just a special kind of delicious. Not ‘pack my lunch box’ salad, but ‘let’s party’ salad. I know you know. If you don’t, try one of these:
Vegan Rosemary Potato Salad (Eggless!)
Dairy-Free + Egg-Free Coleslaw
Vegan Broccoli Salad (No Mayo!)
Avocado Corn Salad (Oil-Free!)
Avocado Tomato Cucumber Pasta Salad
How about a plant-based burger?
Me please! So many options! My personal favorite store-bought burgers are Beyond Meat Grillers and Dr. Praeger’s California Burger. Try a few + pick your favorite.
Don’t forget the veggie hot dogs! Need help picking a fake meat? Read this:The Vegetarian’s Guide to Plant-Based Meat Alternatives.
If you are reading this + are not vegetarian. I am here for you. Some burger advice when cooking a plant-based burger for your vegetarian friends. First, please keep our burgers separate from the meat items. This can be done by either grilling them first or using aluminum foil or a baking sheet on the grill. Second, dress our burger just like you would yours. We don’t want a grain bun or a chunk of lettuce as a bun. We don’t eat meat but we do eat flavor + it is a party! Buns, vegan or dairy cheese, condiments, pickles, if it’s on your burger please put it on mine.
Let’s make our own burgers:
Don’t forget dessert 🍪
Click here for ALL of my dessert recipes perfect for any vegetarian Fourth of July!
Food For Thought
Hope this helps you make a menu of fully meat-free options or simply turn some of your 4th of July classics into a creative plant-based dish. No matter if you are invited as a guest to a party, or hosting a gathering, these menu items will certainly impress even the pickiest of carnivores! Above all, enjoy lots of good 4th of July food in the company of good people. Let the food rules go, be present, move a little, and load up your plate in red, white and blue! ❤️🤍💙
If you celebrate 4th of July or you don’t,
Happy Everything, Friends ❤️🤍💙
All the Best,
Tara
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