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    Home » Recipes » Vegan Main Dish Recipes

    Cauliflower Curry Vegan Grill Recipe

    By: Amy Katz · Published: Jul 2, 2018 · Last modified: Jun 30, 2021 · This post may contain affiliate links. · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    Special diet: gluten-free, nut-free option, soy-free option, vegan
    Cauliflower and potato curry in foil packs with a side of vegan yogurt sauce

    Did you know you can cook vegan curry on a barbecue grill in foil packets? This complete meal is as fun to make as it is delicious to eat. And don't forget the easy non-dairy yogurt sauce for serving.

    Foil packet containing potatoes, cauliflower, chickpeas, peas, and tomatoes open on a plate and drizzled with yogurt sauce

    I received a complimentary copy of Vegan Yack Attack On The Go! to facilitate this review. All opinions are my own.

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    • Why you'll love this recipe
    • Ingredients
    • Instructions
    • Vegan Yack Attack On The Go!
    • Serving suggestions
    • Storing
    • FAQ
    • More vegan grilling recipes
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    Often when we think about vegan-friendly foods to barbecue, we turn to meatless burgers, corn on the cob, and grilled veggie kabobs. And while there's nothing wrong with these choices, it's nice to have other options, especially when they are just as easy to prepare.

    Not only are these vegan foil packets a complete meal, you won't have to worry about your food touching non-vegan food that's next to yours on the grill. If you enjoy the flavors of Cauliflower Chickpea Curry, this lightened-up warm-weather version is the dish for you.

    Why you'll love this recipe

    • Each serving is cooked in its own aluminum foil pack which you can also eat directly out of for minimal cleanup.
    • The combination of cauliflower, potatoes, chickpeas, tomatoes and peas in a light curry, along with the non-dairy yogurt sauce, is full of flavor.
    • It only takes 30 minutes to make, plus the ingredients can be prepped in advance and taken with you to cookouts.

    Ingredients

    Everything needed to make the curry can be found at your local supermarket, including cauliflower, Russet potatoes, onion, cherry tomatoes, frozen green peas, and canned chickpeas. And for the seasoning, you'll need curry powder and salt and pepper, plus oil and lemon juice.

    For the sauce, you can use any type of non-dairy yogurt you prefer. Many are made from soy, almonds, cashews, or coconut. Here's what you'll need to make the delicious tangy sauce:

    • Plain non-dairy yogurt (Choose unsweetened)
    • Fresh cilantro (Or substitute parsley or mint)
    • Green onions
    • Lime (Both the zest and the juice)
    • Onion powder
    • Salt

    For the complete list of ingredients with measurements plus recipe instructions, please see the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

    Foil packs on an outdoor grill with the one in front open revealing the cooked contents

    Instructions

    1. In a large bowl, mix together the vegetables, garbanzo beans, seasoning, and oil.
    2. Place ¼ of the mixture on each sheet of aluminum foil.
    3. Fold and seal the packets and place them on the grill.
    4. Cook the packets about 7 minutes on each side, or until the vegetables are tender.
    5. Remove them from the grill and allow to cool for a few minutes. Then open the foil packs, squeeze a little lemon juice on each one, and serve with the yogurt sauce.

    Success tip

    Prep the packets the night before you go to a cookout or picnic so that the flavors really get to marinate, and you won't have to worry about it the day of the event.

    Vegan Yack Attack On The Go!

    This recipe is from Vegan Yack Attack On The Go! by Jackie Sobon. Her recipes are both fun and flavorful, using ingredients that are typically easy to find in major supermarkets.

    Some of the other recipes that jumped out at me when I looked through the cookbook are Frozen Pineapple Floats, Green Enchilada Casserole, and Portobello Fajita Salad.

    Vegan Yack Attack On The Go!

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    Serving suggestions

    While these vegan curry foil packets are a complete meal on their own, they are also wonderful served with a simple salad like one of the following:

    • Bowl of green bean and tomato salad
      Mediterranean Vegan Green Bean Salad
    • Bowl of tomato and onion salad garnished with a sprig of fresh basil
      Tomato and Red Onion Salad
    • Overhead view of bowl of green pepper salad with tomatoes, green olives, and fresh parsley.
      Green Pepper Salad with Tomatoes
    • Mediterranean Cucumber Salad

    Storing

    Leftover vegetable curry can be covered and refrigerated for up to 3 days. Enjoy it cold on a bed of lettuce or reheat it in the microwave. I do not recommend freezing it.

    The yogurt sauce can also be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Give it a good stir before serving.

    FAQ

    Do you have to flip foil packets on the grill?

    Yes, carefully flip the packet over halfway through the cooking time to ensure the food is cooked evenly. I like to use grill tongs.

    Is it safe to cook with aluminum foil on the grill?

    According to Healthline, "Cooking with aluminum foil can increase the amount of aluminum in your food. However, the amounts are very small and deemed safe by researchers."

    Can foil packets be cooked in the oven?

    Yes, you can bake them in the oven at 400°F. Open the packet, stir the contents, and check for doneness after 20 minutes. Continue to bake until the vegetables are tender when pierced with a fork.

    Finished grill packets opened and served with yogurt sauce and lemons

    More vegan grilling recipes

    Looking for more easy grilling recipes? Try some of these vegan favorites:

    • Grilled Potatoes without Foil
    • Teriyaki Tofu Skewers with pineapple, red bell pepper, and onion cooking on a barbecue grill.
      Teriyaki Tofu Skewers
    • Bowl of salad with corn, tomatoes, cucumber, onions, and fresh basil
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      24 Delicious Vegan Grilling Recipes

    And for even more recipes, join the Vegan Mediterranean Diet Recipes Facebook group for support, inspiration, and fun.

    If you love this recipe, please give it 5 stars! ★★★★★

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    Foil grill packet open on a plate and drizzled with sauce

    Cauliflower Curry Vegan Grill Recipe

    Did you know you can cook vegan curry on a barbecue grill in foil packets? This complete meal is as fun to make as it is delicious to eat.
     
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    Special diet: gluten-free, nut-free option, soy-free option, vegan
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Fusion, Indian
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 363kcal
    Author: Amy Katz

    Ingredients

    For the yogurt sauce:

    • 1 cup plain nondairy yogurt
    • 2 Tablespoons chopped cilantro
    • 2 Tablespoons thinly sliced scallions
    • 1 Tablespoon lime juice
    • ½ teaspoon onion powder
    • ½ teaspoon lime zest
    • ¼ teaspoon salt

    For the cauliflower curry:

    • 1 pound cauliflower florets, chopped into bite-sized pieces
    • 1 pound russet potatoes, diced
    • 1 cup chopped white onion
    • 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
    • 1 cup frozen green peas, defrosted
    • 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed (15 ounces)
    • 1½ Tablespoons melted coconut oil, (or substitute olive oil)
    • 1½ Tablespoons curry powder
    • pinch of salt
    • dash of pepper
    • 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
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    Instructions

    To make the yogurt sauce:

    • Place all the yogurt sauce ingredients in a small mixing bowl, and stir until combined. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

    To make the cauliflower curry:

    • Preheat the grill to roughly 400ºF (204ºC). In a very large mixing bowl, place the cauliflower, potatoes, white onions, tomatoes, peas, and chickpeas. Drizzle coconut oil over the top of the veggies, and stir until coated. Add the curry powder and a pinch of salt and pepper, and stir again until evenly coated.
    • Tear out 4 pieces of aluminum foil that are 12 x 18 inches (30 x 46 cm), and lay them out. Divide the curry cauliflower mixture between the 4 sheets, place it in the middle. Fold the two long sides in toward the middle, and fold the seam together until it hits the filling. Fold the two short sides in, twice, to seal the ends.
    • Place each packet on the grill and cook for 7 minutes, flip them over and grill for an additional 7 minutes. Carefully, open one packet slightly, and poke the cauliflower and potatoes to see if they are tender. If not, cook until they are.
    • Once cooked through, place the packets on a cooling rack for 5 minutes before opening and serving.
    • When the packets are opened, squeeze lemon juice over each one, and top with salt and pepper. Serve packets alongside yogurt sauce and enjoy.

    Notes

    Reprinted with permission from Vegan Yack Attack On The Go! © 2018 Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc.
    Success tips:
    • Prep the packets the night before you go to a cookout or picnic so that the flavors really get to marinate, and you won't have to worry about it the day of the event.
    • For the sauce, be sure to zest the lime before squeezing out the juice.
    Variation:
    For higher protein content, substitute the chickpeas with 14 ounces extra-firm tofu, diced.
    Storing: 
    • Leftover curry can be covered and refrigerated for up to 3 days. Enjoy it cold on a bed of lettuce or reheat it in the microwave. I do not recommend freezing it.
    • The yogurt sauce can also be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Give it a good stir before serving.
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    Nutrition

    Calories: 363kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 517mg | Potassium: 1258mg | Fiber: 13g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 546IU | Vitamin C: 98mg | Calcium: 192mg | Iron: 4mg

    Nutritional information is an estimation only.

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    About Amy

    Amy Katz is a vegan recipe developer, photographer, and Certified Vegan Nutrition Health Coach. She loves sharing delicious plant-based Mediterranean diet recipes that home cooks of all levels can enjoy. Her easy vegan recipes have been featured on HuffPost, LIVESTRONG, Healthline, Parade, VegNews, BuzzFeed, MSN, Greatist, Country Living, Insider, Brit+Co, Well+Good, and more. She lives in Orange County, California with the love of her life, Brad, and their adorable black cat, Ozzy.

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    1. VIVIAN N. CHAMBERLAIN

      January 21, 2023 at 3:42 pm

      DELICIOUSLY GREAT. SO MUCH FLAVOR
      SUGGESTION: I USED A TIN FOIL BAKING DISH
      LOVE YOUR VEGAN RECIPES THEY ARE THE BEST ONLINE
      THANKS AMY

      Reply
      • Amy Katz

        January 22, 2023 at 11:01 am

        Thank you so much, Vivian!

        Reply
    2. Sandy

      June 08, 2022 at 10:06 am

      Hi what a great idea. Do you think it would work if I parchment lined the foil? I don't like food coming into contact twih aluminium

      Reply
      • Amy Katz

        June 08, 2022 at 11:48 am

        I haven't tried this myself, and couldn't find much information when I researched it. But I think it would work. Just be sure the parchment paper is completely covered with the foil so that it doesn't catch on fire. Generally parchment paper shouldn't be used above 450 degrees F. So be sure to keep the temperature at 400, as indicated in the recipe, or lower. Please let me know how it turns out. I hope you enjoy the curry, Sandy!

        Reply
    3. Barb

      July 06, 2020 at 12:23 pm

      5 stars
      I'm not super into cooking....at all! But, I love a great vege dish, & this one was fabulous!! Very filling (which always seems to be a challenge with vegetables for me), very flavorful, everything was magnificient...and loved the yogurt sause. Oh, and I'm alson NOT a gril master so, I kept the foil closed and doubled the baking time on each side.

      Barb

      Reply
      • Amy Katz

        July 07, 2020 at 3:37 pm

        This is wonderful to hear, Barb! I'm so happy you enjoyed it!

        Reply
    4. Linda

      July 18, 2019 at 4:52 pm

      All recipes look fantastic to me,however I don’t have a grill . What temp and for how long would I need to use oven with these recipes

      Reply
      • Amy Katz

        July 19, 2019 at 11:09 am

        Hi Linda! You can bake them in your oven at 400 degrees F. Open the packet and check for doneness after 20 minutes, then continue to bake until the vegetables are tender when pierced with a fork.

        Reply
    5. Ally

      May 26, 2019 at 12:00 pm

      5 stars
      I made these lastnight and they were so good! It was my first time using non dairy yogurt and I thought it wasn’t as tangy as the normal kind so I almost doubled the lime/lemon juice . But otherwise followed the recipe exactly. It’s going into my normal rotation!

      Reply
      • Amy

        May 26, 2019 at 1:34 pm

        I'm so happy you enjoyed the recipe, Ally!

        Reply
    6. Prashant Rana

      May 24, 2019 at 9:24 am

      5 stars
      Love the ideas for vegan diets and dishes, can Yogurt be replaced by another ingredient.

      Reply
      • Amy

        May 24, 2019 at 11:19 am

        Yes, you can use non-dairy yogurt or simply omit the sauce. The veggies in the grill packets are very flavorful on their own.

        Reply
    7. Sarah De la Cruz

      July 21, 2018 at 10:08 pm

      5 stars
      We made these tonight and they are SO good! Super easy to put together! We prepped them in the morning and left the mixture in the fridge. When we got back from the pool all we had to do was scoop them onto the foil and put them on the grill. So quick, and there was a ton of flavor for such a simple ingredient list! Will definitely make again!

      Reply
      • Amy

        July 22, 2018 at 10:07 am

        We loved them, too! I'm going to make them for a party we're going to at a lake. I won't have to worry about the other food on the grill contaminating mine! And I also love how they can be made ahead of time.

        Reply
    8. Victoria

      July 08, 2018 at 9:42 pm

      5 stars
      Just made these, huge success!!!!
      Awesome

      Reply
      • Amy

        July 09, 2018 at 9:04 am

        Yay! I'm so happy to hear it!

        Reply
    9. Marsha L. McVey

      July 07, 2018 at 9:23 pm

      I love all veggies that are available. sometimes I'll just do one color...

      Reply
    10. Marsha L. McVey

      July 07, 2018 at 9:15 pm

      easy-to-follow recipes along with delectable photos, can'i wait

      Reply
    11. Corrine

      July 07, 2018 at 1:05 pm

      I enjoy grilling fruit, so delicious. =)

      Reply
    12. Lydia Claire

      July 07, 2018 at 1:04 pm

      I love to grill veggies!

      Reply
    13. Jillian Too

      July 07, 2018 at 1:47 am

      I love grilling veggies fresh from the garden.

      Reply
    14. Sue

      July 06, 2018 at 5:19 pm

      Oh sorry, the post was supposed to be about grilling. So, I'ove grilling kabobs. Marinate tofu and poke on veggies. Yum!

      Reply
    15. Sue

      July 06, 2018 at 5:17 pm

      This looks amazing! I can't wait to try it this weekend. And the green enchilada casserole sounds like my family would devour it!

      Reply
    16. Karen D

      July 06, 2018 at 12:06 pm

      I love grilling all sorts of vegetables. Whatever I find fresh in the garden!

      Reply
    17. Melissa

      July 03, 2018 at 10:58 pm

      How perfect are these? I've been looking for more grilling ideas. Thank you 🙂

      Reply
    18. Rusty M

      July 02, 2018 at 7:22 pm

      Any kind of veggies!

      Reply

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