Lets face it, there really is nothing better than a good South African braai.
But how does one celebrate Braai Day if you’re a vegetarian or abstaining from meat?
Not to worry, here are five scrumptious ideas for things you can put on a braai that aren’t meat.
- A grilled vegetable salad
The choice is yours with veggies but you could try zucchini sliced lengthwise, some aubergine also sliced lengthwise, two ears of corn and a handful of asparagus spears. Brush each piece of veggie with some olive oil and place straight on the grill over a medium flame.
Once your veggies are grilled to perfection take them off the fire.
Use a serrated knife to slice the kernels off the grilled corn and toss your veggies with some fresh ingredients like cherry tomatoes, rocket or basil and feta cheese.
You can also pair with cooked pasta for a more substantial meal.
Easy salad dressing:
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tbsp mayonnaise
1 tsp honey
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- Grilled Aubergine, Haloumi and Pesto Burgers
1 medium aubergine
3/4 tbsp olive oil
3/4 tbsp balsamic vinegar
Pack of haloumi cheese
To assemble the burgers
4 medium sized burger buns
4 teaspoons basil pesto
mayonnaise or any other preferred sauces
2 leaves of lettuce, cut in half
1 large tomato, cut into 4 slices
Slice the aubergine and haloumi, brush with olive oil and balsamic vinegar and place them directly on the grill over a medium heat.
Once they’re gloriously grilled assemble your burger to your taste.
- Crisp, flaky pastry packed with melting cheese makes a veggie braai pie a delicious treat for National Braai Day.
You will need:
2 Rolls of store-bought puff pastry
2 bags of cut spinach
1 large onion
1 red pepper
1 yellow pepper
A punnet of mushrooms
100 g Feta cheese
100 g Cheddar cheese
100 g Mozzarella cheese
¼ cup of milk
Method
Defrost the dough and roll out on cutting board (Remember to place dough onto a hand-held grill before you start stacking)
Fry onion and set aside to cool.
Roughly chop spinach, cheese and peppers.
Place the first handful of raw spinach on the dough followed by the onion, add the mushrooms on top.
Add black pepper and dried Italian herbs, mixed herbs or rosemary between layers or to your taste.
Add the cheeses and place the last of the spinach on top of the cheese.
Place the second piece of pasty over the filling and tightly press edges with the bottom piece of pastry.
Brush with milk (you can also do an egg wash if you eat egg).
Use a hand-held grill with high edges.
Wrap in foil for first 15 minutes to avoid burning and sticking and place the braai pie not too low over the coals.
Turn over continuously and braai for approximately 20 minutes or until the pastry has browned evenly.
When the braai pie is browned and crispy, cut into slices and serve.
- Feta and fire…a match made in heaven
Get ready for braaied feta with a balsamic glaze. (source: www.picknpay.co.za)
You will need:
2 rounds of Feta cheese
100 g baby tomatoes
1 tsp chopped origanum
1/2 tsp thyme, sage and rosemary
Olive oil
Balsamic glaze
Panini rolls sliced and toasted
Aluminum foil
Method
Cut four squares of foil.
Double up the foil squares and place a round of feta on each square.
Sprinkle each feta round with the dried herbs and some black pepper.
Top with baby tomatoes.
Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic glaze.
Wrap up the feta parcels and place on the grill for 10 minutes or until soft.
Serve with sliced, toasted panini.
- Baked spud on the braai
Just brush a baking potato (or a sweet potato) with a little olive oil and salt.
Wrap in foil and place directly in the hot coals of a braai.
The baked potato should be done in about 15 minutes.
When the potato is done, just peel back the foil and enjoy with a variety of toppings like Greek yoghurt and red onion, cheddar cheese and onion marmalade, baked beans and cheese or the classic sour cream and chives.
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