Ever since I first went vegetarian over 7 years ago, I’ve been a big fan of Amy’s Kitchen. From their soups to entrees to sweet treats, they have something for everyone. I had the delight in getting to partner with Amy’s Kitchen on this recipe idea post. There’s also a special giveaway happening over on my Instagram starting Wednesday, August 3 that you can enter in to win some great prizes!

Out of all the products I could choose from, the All American Veggie Burger really caught my eye. Not only are these burger patties super versatile, they’re also really easy to find in most stores around me (even Target!). Each patty has 13g of plant protein, and it’s good just on its own! I decided to get a little creative with these burger patties for some great summertime meal options. All you need is a grill, some burgers and a few other options to throw this all together!

When I think “BBQ” or “summer”, I immediately think of kabobs! This is such an easy method to get in more veggies in a fun way, and the more colorful the better! Here’s what you’ll need to assemble kabobs on 2 skewers:

• 1 Amy’s All American burger patty, slightly heated to thaw
• 1 or more bell peppers (any color you like)
• Red onion, cut into larger-width slices
• 1 Portobello mushroom cap

To assemble the kabobs, simply slide all ingredients on one-by-one and alternating in any order that you like. For more flavor you can marinate the mushrooms in some soy sauce, however grilled veggies on their own happen to have a lot of flavor! Place in a grill roasting pan or right on the barbecue rack and grill until the peppers become lightly charred on the ends. I like to cook these alongside a cob of corn and grill them at the same time.

I also made a delicious oil-free and gluten-free avocado mayo for some coleslaw to go on the side. Traditional coleslaw works fine, but I’ve been into broccoli slaw for the extra crunch and find it a little easier to chew (also with less time needed to soften the pieces for this coleslaw). Here’s what you need for a side serving of slaw to feed two people:

• 1 medium, ripe avocado
• 1-2 tsp lemon or lime juice (depending on how tart you like it)
• agave to taste (optional, but helps offset the sourness of the lemon juice)
• 1/4 cup loosely packed cilantro or parsley (also optional, but gives it a nice fresh flavor)
• salt and pepper to taste

For this mayo, simply place all ingredients in a blender until well combined. If you need to thin it out at all, add a little water at a time. Once it’s ready, immediately pour over 1-2 cups of traditional coleslaw mix or some broccoli slaw (which you can find at most stores, even Target). I recommend chilling this for 30min, because any longer may brown the coleslaw (because of the avocado). Serve as a side dish with some fresh-off-the-grill goodies!

As a less-traditional but still delicious variation on a burger, I love to use some grilled portobello caps to replace the bun. For these burgers, just place a portobello cap and veggie burger patty on the grill until cooked throughout. Carefully slice the mushroom in half (for the two bun halves) and assemble the burger with your favorite toppings. If you like mushrooms, this is a great way to start eating more of them. Plus it looks just like a bun, so you might even be able to trick kids into trying a few bites!

So, I bet you’re wanting to try some Amy’s Kitchen veggie burgers and other meals of your own…well you’re in luck! Don’t forget to head on over to my Instagram tomorrow (Wednesday, August 3) to enter to win some fabulous prizes from Amy’s and other great brands.

Let me know in the comments below, what is your favorite product from Amy’s Kitchen OR what are you looking forward to trying the most?