How to Grill Vegetables by Steven Raichlen – Paperback Cookbook

How to Grill Vegetables is a paperback cookbook by Steven Raichlen, the author of the Barbecue! Bible series, with 115 recipes that show how to cook just about every vegetable over live fire or wood smoke. It's vegetable-forward rather than vegetarian, so there's still the odd rasher of bacon.

Every vegetable deserves a turn on the fire

Steven Raichlen has spent decades teaching the world to grill meat, and here he turns the same rigour onto vegetables. The techniques are what make it special: fire-blistered tomatoes, cedar-planked eggplant, hay-smoked lettuce, brussels sprouts spit-roasted on the stalk, corn five ways and whole onions cooked caveman-style in the embers. It changes how you plan a barbecue.

What's inside

The 115 recipes are organised from small plates and salads through bigger vegetable mains and sides, with further chapters on grilling breads, pizza, eggs, cheese and desserts. Each recipe lists the method, prep and grilling time, and the grill or gear you'll need.

Highlights include Grilled Artichokes with Harissa Mayonnaise, Zucchini "Braciole" with Pepperoni, Provolone and Sage, Smoked Beet Salad with Smoky Raisin Vinaigrette, Plum Tomatoes Grilled in the Style of English Breakfast, and a spit-roasted Volcano Pineapple to finish.

Who it's for

Anyone with a grill or smoker who wants better sides, more vegetarian-friendly mains, or simply new things to cook. Beginners get clear step-by-step methods, and seasoned grillers will find plenty of techniques they've never tried.

About Steven Raichlen

Steven Raichlen is the author of the bestselling Barbecue! Bible cookbook series, including Project Smoke, Project Fire and The Brisket Chronicles. His books have won five James Beard awards and three IACP awards, he hosts public television's Project Fire and Project Smoke, and he was inducted into the Barbecue Hall of Fame in 2015.

The Rub Smuggler's Verdict

Darryl will admit it quietly: the best thing on his grill last summer was an artichoke. This is Raichlen's book for putting vegetables on the fire properly, and the Grilled Artichokes with Harissa Mayonnaise are the page that converted him, charred, smoky and dunked in something spicy. Pick it up and your sides will start stealing the show. Cook it with The Green Barbecue Cookbook for plant-based ideas and Berber&Q: On Vegetables for big Middle Eastern flavour, and season the lot with Misty Gully Veggie Seasoning.

Questions answered

Who wrote How to Grill Vegetables?

How to Grill Vegetables was written by Steven Raichlen, author of the Barbecue! Bible series and a Barbecue Hall of Fame inductee.

How many recipes are in How to Grill Vegetables?

It has 115 recipes, covering grilled, smoked, planked, spit-roasted and ember-cooked vegetables, plus breads, pizza, eggs, cheese and desserts.

Is How to Grill Vegetables good for beginners?

Yes. Each recipe lists the method, timing and gear needed, with clear step-by-step instructions.

Is How to Grill Vegetables a hardback, and how many pages?

No. It's a 336-page paperback published by Workman Publishing in 2021.

Is How to Grill Vegetables a vegetarian cookbook?

Not strictly. Vegetables are the star of every dish, but some recipes include meat such as bacon or pepperoni.