So Dad’s vegetarian and you want to make him something other than pasta for Father’s Day.

While everyone around him enjoys juicy burgers, offer him some of the “meaty,” barbecued, and filling recipes below. Ingredients like mushrooms, lentils, and eggplant add beefy and hearty texture and smoky flavor that will satisfy all his cravings on the ultimate BBQ day.

Although he can’t share in that steak with you, the flavor-packed meal you created for him will be one he’ll never forget.

So this year forget the tie and show him how much you really care with these delicious vegetarian Father’s Day recipes.

1. Grilled Aubergines in Honey and Spices by Marlena Spieler

   

2. Black Bean Burgers by Levana Kirschenbaum

   

3. Carolina Barbecue Seitan Wings by Lauren Hartmann

   

4. Mushroom Asparagus Pasta by Michal Frischman

   

5. Asian Cauliflower Tacos by Naomi Hazan
   

   

6. Portobello Salad by Michal Frischman

   

7. Cheesy BBQ Mock Meat Pizza by Estee Kafra

   

8. Spinach and Feta Stuffed Mushrooms by Naomi Nachman

   

9. Lentil Pita Pockets by Megha Suchak

   

10. Spicy Tofu Satay with Soy Dipping Sauce by Ryland, Peters & Small

    

11. Vegetarian “Crab” Cakes by Jamie Feit

    

12. Lentil Sloppy Joe Stuffed Sweet Potatoes by Sina Mizrahi

    

13. Fresh Lime, Vegetable and Coconut Curry by Ryland, Peters & Small

    

14. Eggplant Tomato Gratin by Kiki Fisher

    

15. Vegetarian Shepherd’s Pie by Sina Mizrahi

    

16. Cheesy Eggplant Boats by Esty Wolbe

    

17. Spinach Shiitake Feta Casserole by Rorie Weisberg

    

18. Rice and Lentil “Meat” Loaf by Sina Mizrahi

    

19. Vegan Kale Caesar Salad With Mushroom “Bacon” Bits by Ruth Fox and Vicky Cohen

    

20. Instant Pot Eggplant Risotto by Jeffrey Eisner

    

21. Grilled Eggplant with Leben & Spicy Sweet Tomatoes by Sarah Lasry

    

22. Grilled Pineapple by Sara and Yossi Goldstein

    

23. Grilled Vegetable Linguine by Rivky Kleiman

    

24. Fried Mushroom and Onion on Caraway Rye Bread by Sina Mizrahi

    

25. Pungent Cranberry Portobello Caps by Faigy Grossman