Summer is here, which means it's grilling season! Despite what all the meat lovers may tell you, you can grill really fabulous vegetarian meals too. So break out the barbecue and get ready to make these 18 awesome vegetarian recipes that will have everyone forgetting about meat.

1. Grilled Cauliflower Steak Burgers

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Slice up your cauliflower for a creative "burger" from the grill.

Get the recipe from Kitchen Treaty.

2. Grilled Zucchini Nachos

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Put all that summer zucchini to good use with these nachos from the grill.

Get the recipe from Two Peas & Their Pod.

3. The Ultimate Veggie Burger

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Sure, you've had veggie burgers in the past, but this one made with red rice and black beans will put those to shame.

Get the recipe from The View from Great Island.

4. Grilled Fresh Mozzarella

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Fresh mozzarella gets the grill treatment and is complemented by roasted tomatoes and basil.

Get the recipe from French Press.

5. Grilled Tropical Fruit

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For a little something sweet, grill up tropical fruit and top with almond-ricotta sauce.

Get the recipe from Two Healthy Kitchens.

6. Grilled Corn Salad

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This delicious salad has only four ingredients and is finished with a non-fat chili-lime dressing.

Get the recipe from Two Healthy Kitchens.

7. Grilled Kale Salad

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Yep, grilled salad. Top it with fruit and you have something really special.

Get the recipe from Two Peas & Their Pod.

8. Grilled Eggplant Parmesan

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Use the grill to make the best eggplant parm outside of Little Italy.

Get the recipe from So Let's Hang Out.

9. Grilled Radishes With Mint and Lime

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This might be the yummiest veggie side dish to come off your grill.

Get the recipe from Brooklyn Supper.

10. Tamarind-Glazed Grilled Tofu

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Tofu never tasted so good.

Get the recipe from Apron Strings.

11. Stuffed Grilled Peppers

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Stuffed with rice, tomatoes, Romano cheese, and basil, these grilled stuffed peppers are guaranteed to make your mouth water.

Get the recipe from Tried & Tasty.

12. Chipotle Grilled Vegetable Tacos

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Using chipotle chilies and cooking on the grill give these tacos a rich, smoky flavor that can't be beat.

Get the recipe from Taste Love & Nourish.

13. Grilled Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms

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These mushrooms are stuffed with quinoa and sundried tomatoes, making for a great summer meal.

Get the recipe from Liv Life.

14. Grilled Veggie Gyros

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You probably thought meat was a must for gyros, but they get a vegetarian makeover in this recipe, and it's sure to change your mind.

Get the recipe from Oh My Veggies.

15. Cabernet Portobello Burgers

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Cabernet makes this the best portobello burger ever. Pour yourself a glass of red to celebrate your incredible homemade meal.

Get the recipe from Oh My Veggies.

16. Grilled Potato Salad

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Grilling potatoes adds layers of flavor to the classic salad.

Get the recipe from Crumb.

17. Black Bean Veggie Burgers

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Black beans make for a great base for veggie burgers and are hearty enough for the grill.

Get the recipe from Tried & Tasty.

18. Grilled Banh Mi Sandwiches

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Add a little Vietnamese flair to your grilling with this banh mi recipe.

Get the recipe from Oh My Veggies.

Jane Maynard is a food blogger at This Week for Dinner and Babble, a writer and designer, and a lover of all things chocolate.

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