Few things are as synonymous with the summer months as grilling in your backyard for some friends. These gatherings can be a lot of fun, but if you want to be the best host you can be, it's important to have food options that suit everyone's diet. If you know that some of the people who will attend your upcoming backyard get-together follow plant-based diets, you'll want to buy some particular fare to grill for them. Doing so ensures that these guests can enjoy a well-rounded meal, rather than just eat salads and dessert. Here are some plant-based options to buy for a summer barbecue.
Burgers
Burgers are on the menu at virtually every summer barbecue, and while many of your guests will enjoy traditional beef burgers, you'll want to have some plant-based alternatives available too. A good option is to choose plant-based burgers, which look very similar to beef burgers—but do not contain any animal products. You can grill plant-based burgers in the same way as you grill beef burgers, which means that there won't be any learning curve to deal with. Your guests can then grab a patty, place it on a bun, and load on their favorite condiments and toppings.
Sausages And Hot Dogs
Sausages and hot dogs are also common at summer barbecues, which means that you may wish to shop for some plant-based alternatives to these meat products. There are all sorts of plant-based sausages and hot dogs at your local supermarket and specialty food stores. Among sausages, in particular, you'll find that there can be a considerable variety of flavors. For example, you can often find spicy plant-based sausages, sausages with Italian seasonings, bratwurst-style sausages, and more.
Wings
Another type of plant-based food that you may wish to have available for guests at your backyard barbecue is a selection of plant-based wings. These products look very similar to traditional chicken wings but are devoid of any meat ingredients. You can easily grill them on your barbecue or, if you have a deep fryer in your outdoor kitchen, you may wish to fry them up. Be sure to include a selection of sauces, ranging from sweet barbecue sauce to spicy Buffalo sauce, as this will allow your guests to dress their plant-based wings in whatever sauce they enjoy.
Learn more about plant-based food products, and shop for these and other products for your upcoming gathering, at a local store.
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