Meat-free braai ideas that deserve a proper place on the menu

A meat-free option is easier to enjoy when it is planned as a complete dish. This discussion invites ideas with enough flavour, texture and substance to stand on their own, whether the whole gathering is vegetarian or only a few guests prefer it. Describe the main ingredient, preparation steps and what you would serve alongside it. Explain how you manage the cooking space and which parts can be prepared before guests arrive. If a recipe relies on a particular sauce or filling, include an alternative for someone who cannot find it. Ask guests about their needs rather than assuming that vegetarian, vegan and allergy requirements are interchangeable. Keep separate utensils and serving arrangements in the plan where needed. Let people judge a dish by clear instructions rather than an exaggerated promise that it tastes exactly like something else. What meat-free dish would you be happy to make the centrepiece? Share your method, useful substitutions and one mistake a beginner can avoid.