You betcha, ya'll. Just because I'm vegetarian doesn't mean I don't like BBQ. Of course, being vegetarian and eating BBQ don't really go hand in hand. You really have to work at it.
Bush's makes wonderful vegetarian bbq beans that often soothe the craving and I also make veggie sloppy Joe's with my mother's recipe, which is sort of BBQ. I love the beans with a side of potato salad and some sort of yummy, veggie protein.
Of course, when I really HAVE TO HAVE BBQ I just nuke a Gardenburger BBQ Riblet. I am always telling people about how good these are and they think I'm crazy. Shaped like the McRib of your youth, the GB riblet has a great sauce and a wonderful texture. I could eat them almost everyday. But, vegetarian BBQ fans in Austin, have I got news for you:
Jo's Hot Coffee (on South Congress and now with a groovy little cafe on the hyper-chic 2nd street that has a slightly expanded menu) serves a Vegetarian BBQ sandwich. The lightly sauced wheat roast (seitan) is served on a soft, square bun and topped with crunchy cole slaw. You can add a side of the house-made fries for $1. Next time, I'll ask for some extra sauce because I thought it could have used a little more liquid, but otherwise no complaints. The sandwich is large, tasty and will satisfy any craving for BBQ. (Friends had the grilled cheese which was also delicious and Jo's also serves two other veggie choices.) In addition, you can get a Frito pie topped with the wheat roast (I'll try this next time) for a sublime treat.
Mangez!
Bush's makes wonderful vegetarian bbq beans that often soothe the craving and I also make veggie sloppy Joe's with my mother's recipe, which is sort of BBQ. I love the beans with a side of potato salad and some sort of yummy, veggie protein.
Of course, when I really HAVE TO HAVE BBQ I just nuke a Gardenburger BBQ Riblet. I am always telling people about how good these are and they think I'm crazy. Shaped like the McRib of your youth, the GB riblet has a great sauce and a wonderful texture. I could eat them almost everyday. But, vegetarian BBQ fans in Austin, have I got news for you:
Jo's Hot Coffee (on South Congress and now with a groovy little cafe on the hyper-chic 2nd street that has a slightly expanded menu) serves a Vegetarian BBQ sandwich. The lightly sauced wheat roast (seitan) is served on a soft, square bun and topped with crunchy cole slaw. You can add a side of the house-made fries for $1. Next time, I'll ask for some extra sauce because I thought it could have used a little more liquid, but otherwise no complaints. The sandwich is large, tasty and will satisfy any craving for BBQ. (Friends had the grilled cheese which was also delicious and Jo's also serves two other veggie choices.) In addition, you can get a Frito pie topped with the wheat roast (I'll try this next time) for a sublime treat.
Mangez!