A braai is more than just a tjop en dop or shisa nyama. It’s time for herbivores and carnivores to unite around the fire and to do that we’ve rounded up our best vegetarian braai recipes (they may even have you converting). We’ve thrown in a few vegan braai recipes as well.
Our Favourite Vegetarian Braai Recipes
Vegetarian Roast
A play on the ‘turducken’ concept but with a veggie twist, perfect to leave on the braai for a couple of hours.
Get the recipe for this Vegetarian Roast
Vegetarian Tandoori Aubergines With Mint Tzatziki
A fusion of Indian and Greek flavours make for a welcoming dish. Cook over a fire for about 20-30 minutes until cooked through. Omit the tzatziki for a vegan version.
Get the recipe for these Tandoori Aubergines
Vegetarian Grilled Marinated Brinjal
Brinjal is a firm favourite amongst meat eaters and veggies alike. With its own tender and juicy meaty texture.
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Get the recipe for these Marinated Brinjals
Vegetarian Marinated Peppers
Peppers are great for charring over the flame. Let them turn black, peel, marinade and serve as part of a Mediterranean platter. Omit the cheese for a vegan version.
Get the recipe for these Marinated Peppers
Vegetarian Caprese Brinjal Parcels
These parcels are great as a braai snack, just make sure you make enough.
Get the recipe for these Brinjal Parcels
Vegan Crumbed ‘Chicken Style Burgers’ With Braaied Mushrooms, Basil & Wild Rocket Salad & Grilled Pineapple
Shrooms are a veggie that hold themselves well as a meat substitute. In this recipe, we used them as ‘rolls’ to the patty but you could easily use them as the patty.
Get the recipe for these Vegetarian Crumbed ‘Chicken Style’ Burgers
Vegan Chunky Skewers With Toasted Coconuts
These skewers will unite both herbivorous and carnivorous, the coconut, chilli and lime marinade is summer on a stick!
Get the recipe for these Chunky Vegetarian Skewers With Toasted Coconut
Vegan Pretzel Roll Braai Sausages With Asian Chakalaka
The South African salsa – chakalaka – gets an Asian spin.
Get the recipe for these Braai Sausages with Asian Chakalaka
Vegetarian Sweet Potato and Pumpkin Ale Beer Bread
This beer bread is so good it’ll being a tear to your eye.
Get the recipe for this Sweet Potato and Pumpkin Ale Beer Bread
Vegan Cumin Seed Pitas
Braai these to perfection over hot coals.
Get the recipe for these Cumin Seed Pitas
Vegan Sweet and Sticky Parsnips
These can be oven roasted or braaied – we love the smokiness from the hot coals.
Get the recipe for these Sweet and Sticky Parsnips
Vegan BBQ Pulled Polony Braaied Sarmie
Use your favourite vegan meat substitute on this sandwich and grill on the braai for extra toastiness. The BBQ sauce is vegan and delish!
Get the recipe for these BBQ Pulled Polony Sandwiches
Want to make potato salad for that vegan friend? Check out our recipe for vegan Aquafaba mayonnaise.
