30 Vegan Easter Recipes for a Celebratory Sunday
No holiday ham, no problem.
Thanks to these vegan Easter recipes, plant-based eaters won't feel left out at this year's feast. When everyone else is filling up on lamb and ham recipes, vegans can nosh on meaty roasted mushrooms, colorful radish salads, and crispy smashed potatoes loaded with fresh herbs, hot sauce, plant-based Parmesan, you name it. Here's your game plan: to start, head for the apps table and scoop up creamy hummus, nutty romesco, or any other vegan dips and bites. Next, look for Easter side dishes that are veggie-forward and oh-so-delicious. Try caramelized roasted vegetables, glazed green beans, green panzanella salads and more. Don't forget to include some comfort foods like mayo-free potato salad, creamy risotto (just ditch the butter and Parm and use vegetable stock instead of chicken) and thick pieces of vegan-buttered bread.
If you can't find naturally vegan recipes for Easter that you love, feel free to make modifications to meet your dietary needs. Swap out the butter and milk in mashed potatoes for plant-based alternatives or use a flax egg instead of the regular kind in any of your favorite Easter desserts. Plus, there are plenty of dairy-free dark chocolates that you can have on hand to use in recipes or eat on their own. We promise, vegans (and non-vegans!) will delight in these delicious appetizers, side dishes, and mains. Oh, and don't forget plant-based treats to end the night on a sweet note.
White Chocolate Meltaways
Use dairy-free chocolate to make these two-ingredient treats.
Get the White Chocolate Meltaways recipe.
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Roasted Kale and Mushrooms
With meaty mushrooms and lots of crispy kale, this side might just turn into your main.
Get the Roasted Kale and Mushrooms recipe.
Bright Radish Salad
Swap the honey for agave in the fresh Meyer lemon marinade. Try it with bread and vegan butter!
Get the Bright Radish Salad recipe.
Rosemary Roasted Carrot Salad
Roast a lemon half along with the carrots to make a bright, roasted-lemon dressing to toss into the salad.
Get the Rosemary Roasted Carrot Salad recipe.
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Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
Homemade roasted red peppers and a pinch of smoked paprika turn a classic hummus into a holiday-worthy dip recipe.
Get the Roasted Red Pepper Hummus recipe.
Spring Minestrone Soup
This colorful spring soup — full of healthy veggies like carrots, leeks, and asparagus — can be prepped in a mere 20 minutes.
Get the Spring Minestrone Soup recipe.
Garden Greens and Pumpernickel Panzanella Salad
With bright springtime colors and toasted pumpernickel bread, how can you not serve this on Easter?
Get the Garden Greens and Pumpernickel Panzanella Salad recipe.
Smoky Vegan Black Bean Soup
This hearty but healthy soup is loaded with tons of carrots, corn, celery, onions, and black beans.
Get the Smoky Vegan Black Bean Soup recipe.
BBQ Chickpea & Cauliflower Flatbreads with Avocado Mash
These crunchy, crispy flatbreads are a fun alternative when you're bored of avocado toast.
Get the BBQ Chickpea & Cauliflower Flatbreads with Avocado Mash.
Balsamic Roasted Cauliflower
In case you needed proof that balsamic vinegar makes everything better.
Get the Balsamic Glazed Roasted Cauliflower recipe from Delish.
Vegan Potato Salad
A classic springtime side dish goes vegan, thanks to plant-based mayo. Bonus: It's also way, way lighter on calories than the traditional-mayo version.
Get the Vegan Potato Salad recipe from This Savory Vegan.
Baked Sweet Potato Tater Tots
These heavenly little bites are crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, perfectly sweet and have a secret ingredient you wouldn't expect: cinnamon.
Get the Baked Sweet Potato Tater Tots recipe from Minimalist Baker.
Vegan Garlic Bread
This low-fat, vegan version of garlic bread is so easy to make and so incredibly delicious — you might wanna make two batches.
Get the Vegan Garlic Bread recipe from Simple Vegan Blog.
Guacamole
Set out a (big) bowl of this creamy, tangy, fresh dip as an appetizer while you work on the main dishes. We promise no one will mind if dinner's a little late.
Get the Guacamole recipe from Loving It Vegan.
Peanut Butter Acai Bowl
There is no more gorgeous breakfast to kick off your Easter morning. We promise.
Get the Peanut Butter Acai Bowl recipe from Half Baked Harvest.
Vegan Cinnamon Rolls
The best part about these cinnamon rolls — besides how delicious and fluffy they are — is that they only take an hour to make. No waiting overnight for the dough to rise.
Get the Vegan Cinnamon Rolls recipe from Sprinkled With Jules.
Smashed Bean Avocado Toast
If you're an avocado toast loyalist, then take it to the next level with this gorgeous (and nutrient-filled) option on Easter morning.
Get the Smashed Bean Avocado Toast recipe from This Savory Vegan.
Everything Hummus
Some of the world's most perfect foods are naturally vegan, like bagels and hummus. Let's combine them, shall we?
Get the Everything Hummus recipe from How Sweet It Is.
Crispy Garlic Smashed Baby Potatoes
Smashed veggies are all the rage, and we can't imagine a better way to try out the trend than these potatoes. They're crispy on the outside, creamy on the inside, and altogether delicious.
Get the Crispy Garlic Smashed Baby Potatoes recipe from Yay for Food.
Roasted Garlic Herb Dinner Rolls
These beautiful garlic knots will make the perfect addition to any Easter spread. Just use vegan butter (this blogger used Earth Balance).
Get the Roasted Garlic Herb Dinner Rolls recipe from My California Roots.
Jamie Ballard (she/her) is a freelance writer and editor who covers news, lifestyle, and entertainment topics, including sex and relationships, TV, movies, books, health, pets, food and drinks, pop culture, shopping, and personal finance. She regularly contributes to Cosmopolitan, Woman’s Day, Good Housekeeping, and YouGov, among other publications. When she’s not working, you can find her running, traveling, or scrolling TikTok. Follow her on Twitter.
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