Vegetarian…

[bigfurmn]

Ancient Native American word for bad hunter. But seriously trying to convince my buddy to help me move some stuff so I can get his truck to help haul away the old carpet. Told him I’d cook something for us and his family could cover over later for dinner. Problem is his wife is doing the vegetarian thing. Anything I can smoke that would seem like a dinner to someone who doesn’t want (did I just say that???) brisket or pulled pork? I know this is an odd post for here but something tells me I’ll get some good ideas.

 

[jcam222]

Smoke some tomatoes, peppers and onions and make them a fire roasted salsa? Smoked baked beans definitely an option too

 

[bertman]

I'm not proud of it, but I smoked some acorn squash once and the members of my family who ate it raved about it.

And I can't stand sweet potatoes, but when I smoke those, it takes me more than a few bites before I remember I can't stand them.

 

[jcam222]

Smoked desserts can be good too. Maybe a smoked pecan pie

 

[pineywoods]

Wonder how smoked tofu tastes
What about some of this new plant based meat? Of course I would be smoking real food for the "normal" people to eat cause I sure ain't eating that vegetarian crap.

 

[bigfurmn]

I am smoking something real for the real people. I was thinking maybe sliced coliflower… coulifl… coelf… the white crap that looks like broccoli. Thinking a few thick slices with cheese maybe? Maybe match with some Texas toast for a sandwich on the Blackstone?

 

[Rafter H BBQ]

How vegetarian are you talking? Does she eat cream cheese?

 

[Rafter H BBQ]

Or is that vegan? Sorry, I am a carnivore and hard to keep track now days the differences on how things are!

 

[bigfurmn]

How vegetarian are you talking? Does she eat cream cheese?

She used to eat meat so guessing that’s ok. Trying to think of a main dish I can work with.

 

[cptnding]

My daughter has been pretending that she's actually a vegetarian for about a year now and I can tell you that some of the plant based meat on the market these days actually tastes ok. Not my thing but hey whatever makes you happy.
Her favorite one that I make are the Beyond brand meatballs smoked with bbq sauce. If you didn't tell anybody what they were I think most people would tell you that they are pretty good. I will say that in my experience the fake meat stuff dries out easy at real meat temps.

 

[mike243]

Mushrooms like portabelle are always good, I like a little beef bullion powder and cheese of some sort to finish

 

[Rafter H BBQ]

She used to eat meat so guessing that’s ok. Trying to think of a main dish I can work with.

An ABT dip minus the sausage and bacon, with veggies in it!

I done this a bit ago and was super tasty! Just an idea…. We had it as dinner and it was filling!

Unconventional ABT’s!!

Hey all, sometimes a craving hits ya… This time it was ABT’s. But in my mind… I am thinking, how can I kinda change it up?!? Well, this is what I came up with! Started with some CI bacon, can’t go wrong with bacon! And we all know bacon is a staple with ABT’s! Got some cream cheese...

www.smokingmeatforums.com

 

[chopsaw]

Trying to think of a main dish I can work with.

Cauliflower . Use that in place of the meat . Smoke it whole then slice , or break it up and grill it . I do it as a side veg . It's good .
Olive oil , then BBQ rub .

In a grill pan on the gas grill .

If she's open to sauce , you could rough chop , then sauce and put it on a bun .

Smoke some tomatoes, peppers and onions and make them a fire roasted salsa

That's another good option for a sandwich . Soak in Italian dressing , then grill it a bit .

 

[mbassom]

Could do a smoked Mac n' Cheese.

 

[jcam222]

As someone else posted the plant based meats have come a long way too. Make her a Beyond or Impossible burger! I keep waiting for them to make meat based veggies , I think I’d like those haha

 

[SmokinAl]

We were vegetarians for most of our adult lives & I can tell you that the meat substitutes that are out there today are very tasty & very similar in taste & texture to real meat. We also like to make pizzas with big portobello mushrooms, they grill or smoke real well. Jalapeño poppers are another great option. Heck you might even like the veggie options!
Al

 

[Brokenhandle]

I have nothing for you... except, if he's a good friend maybe ask him what she really likes to eat. Tell him it's important that she enjoys her meal as well. You have gotten many good ideas, but it's still possible you might pick something she just doesn't care for.

Smoked tofu...that gives me the shivers!

Ryan

 

[bigfurmn]

I was thinking cauliflower smoked and sliced up. I like the veggie ABT thoughts too. I am planning on doing some queso and a meat also.

 

[gmc2003]

A plate of fresh grass clipping slathered in ketchup should do the trick, or you could use week old grass clipping and call it dry-aged vegetarian. Sorry not very helpful.

Chris

 

[Sven Svensson]

I'm loving these posts. We meat smokers have a thing about vegetarians and cannot wrap our heads around it. I had an AMAZING meal cooked on a Santa Maria grill over oak coals. The Tomahawk steaks were freaking incredible.

However...

The star of the show were the vegetables cooked directly on those coals. If I were vegetarian I would be completely satisfied and happy if everything were on a Santa Maria. And, one of the best desserts I've ever had was very ripe grilled pineapple. And, just because it's vegetarian, don't write off Impossible Burgers. They are actually really good and I've been with a vegetarian 3 times in restaurants where they ordered them and they attempted to return them to the kitchen because they thought they were real hamburgers. I dared them, too, and thought they were beef, too.

That said, I'm looking forward to making my first dino ribs very soon.