Riquísimo: barbacoas sin carne
En muchos hogares, cuando llega el verano, la cocina se traslada al exterior. Y es que la barbacoa no sólo ofrece ventajas en cuanto al sabor, también resulta especialmente recomendable para socializar. Además, vegetarianos y veganos también pueden disfrutarla tanto o más. Le revelamos cómo y con qué puede disfrutar de barbacoas veganas y vegetarianas incluso dentro de casa.
La tendencia del verano 2023: las barbacoas vegetarianas
La barbacoa ofrece muchas ventajas: la combustión del carbón genera un humo que nos aporta un inconfundible aroma a asado, la carne y las verduras quedan crujientes gracias a las altas temperaturas y, además, adquieren un sabor especialmente dulce e intenso, al caramelizarse los azúcares naturalmente presentes en muchos alimentos.
Las barbacoas quedan bien incluso sin recurrir a carnes. Es lo más fácil, sabroso y saludable. Y siempre un éxito: parrillada de verduras aromáticas con aceite de oliva y hierbas, perfecta en guarnición y también como protagonista. Las opciones más populares: calabacín, champiñones, pimientos, berenjena, mazorcas de maíz, tomates y espárragos. Las hortalizas más duras, como la patata, la zanahorias o la calabaza, deben cocinarse ligeramente antes de terminarlas en la barbacoa.
¿Le apetece probar algo nuevo? ¿Qué tal unas setas rellenas, con un sabroso topping de cheddar? Para el relleno, puede dar rienda suelta a su creatividad: todo está permitido, desde tomates secos hasta espinacas o queso feta. Los clásicos pinchos también admiten su versión vegetariana de la mano de, por ejemplo, halloumi y alguna verdura. Otra opción especialmente sabrosa es el queso feta, marinado al estilo mediterráneo, asado a la barbacoa.
Hay un sinfín de opciones y recetas para disfrutar de una barbacoa vegetariana. Básicamente, podemos recurrir a todo aquello que normalmente hagamos en sartén, normal o grill. El tofu y los productos sustitutos de la carne, a base de soja, proteína de guisante y seitán, también resultan ingredientes deliciosos para una barbacoa vegetariana.
Summer trend for 2023: vegetarian BBQs
Barbecues have many advantages: the burnt charcoal generates smoke, which lends food an unmistakable char-grilled flavour, the high temperatures give meat and vegetables a crisp crust, and the caramelisation of the sugar contained in many foods creates a particularly sweet and intense taste.
But you can also have simple, delicious and healthy barbecue without meat. Aromatic barbecued veg with olive oil and herbs is always a hit, as a side or main dish. The most popular barbecue vegetables are courgettes, mushrooms, peppers, aubergines, corn on the cob, tomatoes and asparagus. It’s best to pre-cook firm vegetables such as potatoes, carrots and pumpkin before putting them on the grill.
You’d like to try something new? Then why not try barbecuing some stuffed mushrooms topped with tangy cheddar? For the filling you can be as creative as you like – from dried tomatoes to spinach or feta – whatever tickles your tastebuds. You can also prepare classic BBQ skewers with vegetarian ingredients, such as halloumi and vegetables. Barbecued feta with a Mediterranean marinade is particularly appetising.
There are lots of other recipe ideas for a great vegetarian BBQ. Basically, you can use anything that you would cook in a normal frying pan or grill pan. Tofu and meat substitutes made of soy, pea protein and seitan work equally well on a vegetarian barbecue.
The easy and tasty way to enjoy a vegan BBQ
Preparing a vegan barbecue is as easy as pie, because in addition to grilled vegetables you can also cook smashed potatoes, a light and summery pasta salad or burgers with vegetable patties or falafel.
Dip tip: instead of buying sauces and dips, why not make them yourself? For example, you could jazz up your seitan skewers with an exotic peanut & coconut sauce, or make an orange & harissa marinade for your barbecued sweet potato. Classic or beetroot hummus also makes the perfect vegan side for BBQs.
Who hasn’t experienced a full-up stomach after indulging in a delicious variety of BBQ foods? Whether you’re preparing a vegan or vegetarian BBQ, fruit always makes a great dessert. Barbecued bananas or strawberry & pineapple skewers are particularly popular for afters. Simply serve them with a quick chocolate sauce, and your sweet BBQ dessert is ready to go.
Indoor barbecuing: good preparation = perfect enjoyment
When you hear the word barbecue you automatically think of cooking in the garden, your local park or on your patio in the evening with friends, But did you know you can actually barbecue indoors in your very own living room – and at any time of the year? However, you need to bear the following in mind:
- When barbecuing indoors, don’t use a classic charcoal kettle grill as the smoke would disrupt your neighbours and harm your health.
- Instead, we recommend using a grill pan for your cooktop for indoor barbecuing. This pan saves space and is straightforward to use. It lends your food mouth-watering aromas.
- Make sure you have enough air circulation by selecting the appropriate settings on your cooktop extractor system. That way, you’ll be able to see your guests clearly while barbecuing, without the annoying stench of fat clinging to your clothes and hair.
With the right food, the right equipment and some nice guests there’s nothing to stop you from having a summer barbecue party come rain or shine. All that’s left to say is enjoy your animal-friendly BBQ and ‘bon appétit’!
