27 Best Vegetarian Easter Dinner Ideas for a Healthy Spring Meal
It's time to plan out your veggie-based holiday menu.
Easter ham may be the most traditional Easter dish, but it's not the only way to celebrate this Easter Sunday. Whether you're on the hunt for meat-free Easter menu ideas because you've decided to remove meat from your diet or you have a vegetarian or vegan breaking bread with your family this year, these vegetarian Easter dinner recipes from the Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen are sure to please your crowd. With refreshing appetizers, savory main courses and unexpected-but-delicious side dishes, consider your menu planned.
From cheesy casseroles to light soups packed with spring vegetables, these vegetarian and vegan dishes are great for formal sit-down meals and casual potlucks alike — even your guests who eat meat won't be able to resist! Want to end your holiday meal on a sweet note? The last time we checked, Cadbury eggs were vegetarian, too — just saying! If you're looking for more yummy meat-free dishes to serve this Easter, check out our favorite vegan Easter recipes and our best vegetarian dinner recipes of all time, too.
Bright Radish Salad
In less than 20 minutes you can whip up the prettiest salad your Easter guests have ever laid eyes on.
Roasted Carrots and Chickpeas With Marinated Feta
Carrots are a must at Easter dinner — and even better when covered in creamy feta, shallots, chile, vinegar and fresh herbs.
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Spinach and Gruyere Potato Casserole
Serving no meat at all? This hearty cheese casserole makes a perfect main course.
Speedy Eggplant Parmesan
Eggplant is a sneaky way to make your raviolis a bit more healthy.
Beet, Mushroom and Avocado Salad
A light, springtime salad like this one works great as a starter, or as the main course.
Chocolate Mendiants
Yes, most desserts are vegetarian — but these cookies are actually 100% vegan.
Supercarb Loaded Sweet Potatoes
Black beans, feta, red pepper — these rich, indulgent sweet potatoes have everything you need.
Quinoa Risotto With Arugula-Mint Pesto
Quinoa replaces rice in this recipe, which makes for a protein-packed risotto.
Supergreen Mushroom and Orzo Soup
A side of warm, antioxidant-filled soup goes great with any meal.
Quinoa-Stuffed Acorn Squash With Cranberries and Feta
These picture-perfect acorn squash tarts are sure to wow your guests.
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Bulgar Pilaf With Garbanzos and Dried Apricots
If the people are used to eating meat starting complaining about the lack of protein, tell them that the amino acids in the bulgur and garbanzos are complementary — which means that together, they're a complete protein!
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Cheesy Monkey Bread
Is it really a holiday without monkey bread? We think not.
Sweet Potato-Ricotta Pierogies
Creamy ricotta filling takes these Polish dumplings to the next level.
Ricotta, Pea and Leek Quiche
If you're having people over for brunch, a savory quiche like this one is a much better special occasion brunch than stale bagels.
Creamy Vegan Linguine With Wild Mushrooms
Invited over a vegan or two? They may just ask for the recipe of this creamy, dairy-free linguine.
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Butternut Squash and Pesto Rotini
Butternut squash turns any already good meal into a great one.
Roasted Asparagus and Ricotta Tart
Roasted asparagus and ricotta work so well together in a light and crispy tart like this one.
Roasted Squash and Pumpkin Seed Mole Bowls
Small dishes like this one work really well as either an appetizer or a side.
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Cherry Tomato Casserole With White Beans and Basil
There will be leftovers a plenty with this giant casserole, which makes next week's meal planning a breeze.
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Tahini-Lemon Quinoa With Asparagus Ribbons
We'll take Tahini on anything, but it just happens to go amazingly with quinoa and asparagus.
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As an Editorial Fellow for Good Housekeeping, Katie covers health, beauty, home, and pop culture. Outside of the office, you can find her killing it on the karaoke machine or listening to true crime podcasts.
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