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| How do you celebrate Father's Day? |
This can be a busy time of year with graduations, transitioning to summer schedules and outdoor activities. I like to embrace the start of summer and celebrate dads simultaneously by having a Father's Day vegan barbecue.
I generally avoid shish-kabobs because I find that they cook unevenly and can easily fall off the skewer. Instead, I cut large thin slices of veggies, toss them in olive oil and salt or marinade them in balsamic vinaigrette (see recipe below) and grill to perfection.
My favorite veggies for grilling include zucchini (slice lengthwise), portabello mushrooms (marinated & whole), sweet white onions (cut into thick rings) and even thinly sliced potatoes (put them on first, they take longer to cook). If you really want shish-kabobs, cherry tomatoes work well, and cook quickly. Another idea is to skewer veggies post-grilling, if you prefer that presentation.
Balsamic Vinaigrette
What to use...
2/3 cup olive oil
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon garlic, minced
a few turns black pepper
1 tablespoon fresh herbs (rosemary and basil are my favorite)
...and how
1. Whisk well to combine and pour over washed and cut veggies of your choice.
2. Allow to sit for at least 2 hours (overnight in the fridge is fine).
3. This is a great salad dressing too!
For a complete meal, grill some veggie burgers, add a green or vegan potato salad, and a refreshing pitcher of chilled lemonade. An easy and yummy homemade lemonade recipe is available in the 'Chef's Tip' section of my recipe for
Tuna(less) Salad Sandwiches (great for picnics!) from my column 'Veganize It!' in VegNews Magazine. See more of my vegan recipes here.
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