Vegan Grilling – Tips & Tricks for Plant-Based BBQ Enjoyment

Sunshine, a good mood, the smell of grilled food in the air – what could be better than a barbecue evening with friends and family? And the best part: you can enjoy grilling without any meat, cheese, or animal-derived sausages! Vegan grilling is not only possible, but also incredibly versatile, delicious, and sustainable.

In this article, we'll show you how to create the ultimate BBQ using plant-based ingredients—especially our sunflowerHACK .

🌱 Why grill vegan?

Grilling vegan means:

• 🌍 Less CO₂ emissions

• 🐄 No animal suffering

• 💚 Light, digestible food

• 🎉 New taste experiences

Whether you live a completely vegan lifestyle or simply want to try something new, vegan BBQ surprises with its creativity and variety.

🌻🥩 Sunflowers instead of steak – sunflowerMACK on the grill

sunflowerHACK is perfect for the grill because:

• It has a meat-like texture that becomes wonderfully crispy when fried and grilled.

• It can be individually seasoned and shaped – whether as a burger, grilled skewer, minced steak or small balls.

• It is high in protein, allergen-free and soy-free – for conscious enjoyment without compromise.

💡 Grilling tip:
Prepare the sunflowerBURGERMIX with a little water and oil according to the instructions, form burger patties or "minced steaks", marinate them as desired and then grill them over medium heat until they are nice and crispy on the outside.

🍢 Our favorite vegan barbecue ideas

🍔 sunflowerBURGER

A true classic! Mix our sunflowerBURGERMIX with water and a little oil, form patties, grill them until crispy, and serve them in a bun with salad, BBQ sauce, and vegan mayo. The taste? Wow!

🧄 sunflowerCHUNKS skewers

Simply marinate the sunflower pieces (e.g. with garlic oil, paprika, soy sauce), put them on skewers, grill them together with vegetables and enjoy.

🧆 sunflower mince balls

Form small balls from the minced meat, season well beforehand (e.g. with fresh herbs, mustard, smoked salt), roast on the grill and serve with dip.

🥗 Favorite side dishes

• Grilled corn on the cob with garlic oil

• Vegan potato salad with cucumber and apple cider vinegar

• Mediterranean couscous salad with fresh mint

• Bread & Dips: Hummus, guacamole or sunflower seed spread

🔥 Grilling tips for the perfect vegan experience

1. Oil the grill grate to prevent vegetable products from sticking.

2. Indirect grilling – works great for delicate ingredients like vegetables or marinated sunflowerCHUNKS.

3. Avoid aluminum – instead use grill mats, banana leaves or vegetable trays.

4. Use smoke flavors – e.g., with wood chips or liquid smoke for a BBQ feeling like from a smoker.

5. Marinating is everything – plant proteins absorb flavors particularly well.

🥳 Conclusion: Vegan grilling is more than a trend

With a little creativity, good ingredients, and the right products like sunflowerMACK or sunflowerCHUNKS , your barbecue evening will be a truly delicious experience – without compromise. Whether burgers, skewers, or side dishes: Vegan BBQ is colorful, healthy, delicious, and a real eye-catcher at any barbecue party.

So: fire up the grill, enjoy the sun, put sunflowers on your plate – and let’s go!

👉 Do you have a favorite recipe or grilling tip?

Then feel free to write to us – or share your barbecue moment on Instagram with the hashtag #starteatingsunflowers . We look forward to your ideas!