Our vegan Easter recipes are sure to please everyone at your special gathering. From mouthwatering mains to perfectly paired sides, find everything you need here for a meal that celebrates your favorite spring ingredients.
Vegan Starters
Start your Easter feast with vibrant bites that set the tone for a delicious plant-based celebration.
Green Pea Guacamole
Add nutrient variety by substituting peas for some of the avocado. It tastes great and, just like traditional guacamole, you can keep it on the lighter side by serving this smooth and tangy dip with fresh, crunchy crudités, such as radishes, carrot sticks and sugar snap peas.
Creamy Cucumber Dressing with Fresh Dill
Refreshing and creamy, this lemony cucumber dressing is equally delicious spooned over salad greens or thickened with silken tofu and served as a dip with crudités.
Carrot-Ginger Soup
Freshly grated ginger gives this sweet carrot purée a hint of heat and flavor. For some crunch, add a garnish of toasted pumpkin or sunflower seeds.
Vegan Deviled “Eggs”
Simply create your “eggs” out of tender roasted baby potatoes and use spices to flavor the yolk-free filling. Garnish with a sprinkle of finely chopped fresh parsley.
Fattoush
This refreshing Middle Eastern salad is packed with fresh herbs and drizzled with bright lemon dressing. Toasted pita (or matzo) gives the salad a nice crunch.
Coconut Oil Biscuits
Replace butter or shortening with coconut oil and milk with coconut milk in these simple biscuits. You won’t taste the coconut flavor but the biscuits will melt in your mouth thanks to their tender texture.
Vegan Mains
Bring bold flavors and some innovative tastiness to your Easter dinner table with this exciting lineup of vegan mains.
Quinoa Loaf with Mushrooms and Peas
Welcome spring (and your vegan and vegetarian guests!) to your table with this delicious main course recipe that is destined to become a favorite for family and feasts alike. For tasty veggie burgers, serve any leftover slices on toasted whole wheat buns with lettuce and spicy mustard.
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Whole Wheat Linguine with Green Pea Pesto
In this dish, a vibrantly colored pesto made from peas and fresh herbs dresses up whole wheat pasta. Try the leftover pesto as a spread on sandwiches and crostini.
Sesame-Roasted Portobellos with Asparagus Slaw
Crisp asparagus, cabbage and carrot slaw make the ideal filling for tender and juicy roasted portobello mushrooms.
Get the recipe: Sesame-Roasted Portobellos with Asparagus Slaw
Tofu Veggie Skewers with Pineapple Mango Jerk Sauce
Transform mango into a spiced barbecue sauce that’s perfect for glazing these colorful skewers. Marinate the tofu and veggies in the sauce for an extra punch of flavor.
Get the recipe: Tofu Veggie Skewers with Pineapple Mango Jerk Sauce
Cherry and Wild Rice Salad with Spinach and Walnuts
Hearty wild rice and sweet and tangy cherries star in this deliciously satisfying main course salad.
Get the recipe: Cherry and Wild Rice Salad with Spinach and Walnuts
Vegan Side Dishes
A celebratory mix of comforting seasonal flavors that make a perfect supporting cast for your plant-based Easter feast.
Coconut Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Coconut oil helps transform these sweet potatoes into a wonderful side dish accented with a sprinkle of freshly grated lime zest.
Green Beans with Shallots and Almonds
Serve these classic green beans on a large platter with lemon wedges on the side for squeezing over the top. They make a great side dish for any holiday meal.
Spring Chickpea Salad
This delicious vegan salad of chickpeas and green peas is dressed with a creamy cashew dressing. We love the sophisticated flavor fresh tarragon gives it, but you can substitute almost any leafy herb you might have on hand: dill, basil and parsley are excellent.
Baked Stuffed Artichokes with Garlicky Grains
These artichokes stuffed with a lemony whole grain and nutritional yeast mixture are a seasonal treat and a great side for your spring gathering. The garlicky artichoke heart waiting for you at the end is too delish to miss.
Get the recipe: Baked Stuffed Artichokes with Garlicky Grains
Creamy Cashew Macaroni
Enjoy this classic comfort food favorite in a nondairy version. Rich cashews create the flavorful sauce for macaroni studded with diced tomatoes.
Vegan Potato Salad with Arugula and Celery
An Easter spread staple, this take on potato salad includes lots of crunchy celery, piquant fresh arugula and a creamy cider-vinegar dressing that balances it all perfectly.
Vegan Desserts
Sweeten your festivities with vegan takes on these decadent Easter treats.
Raspberry Vegan Cheesecake Bites
A creamy mixture of sweet dates, cashews and silken tofu makes a satisfying base for a jewel-like combination of raspberry purée and whole fresh raspberries.
Frosted Vegan Carrot Cake
This recipe relies on unsweetened applesauce and almondmilk to provide the classic moist texture of traditional carrot cake in a vegan form. If you prefer your layers to be a bit taller, use 8-inch cake pans, accounting for a few minutes of extra baking time.
Thumbprint Cookies
Fill these oat and nut cookies with your favorite fruit juice-sweetened jam. We think strawberry, raspberry and apricot jams are particularly good choices for a spring gathering.
