Planning a plant-based Easter menu? Scroll on for all my favorite vegan Easter recipes – including breakfast, lunch, and dinner ideas.
In recent years, Easter has become one of my favorite holidays. First off, it signals the beginning of spring, and that is so worthy of celebrating after dreary winter.
Secondly, it’s a low-stakes, low-stress holiday (well, at least in our family) – without the added pressure or perfectionism often attached to other holidays, like Christmas/Hannukah or Thanksgiving.
Whether you’re hosting breakfast, brunch, or dinner, I’ve got you covered with tons of festive vegan Easter recipes below. As always, this collection features plenty of vegetables and other good-for-you ingredients.
Savory Breakfast/Brunch Dishes
Chickpea Flour “Frittata”
An eggless frittata packed with colorful veggies.
Avocado Bruschetta with White Beans
Jazzed up avocado toast on garlicky sourdough.
Asparagus-Leek Puff Pastry Tart
With a surprising vegan cheese alternative.
Eggplant-Tofu Shakshuka
This saucy brunch classic uses eggplant and tofu instead of the traditional poached eggs.
Creamy Mushroom Tartine
Inspired by the French croque monsieur, this sandwich has an irresistible melty “cheese” sauce.
Sweet Breakfast/Brunch Dishes
Sweet Potato Waffles
Crackly on the outside and custardy on the inside.
Cornmeal Pancakes
Cornmeal adds protein, fiber, and crunch to regular pancakes.
Lunch/Dinner Mains
Pea Pesto Pasta
Made with frozen peas, basil, and walnuts.
Cauliflower Pot Pie
A savory, creamy filling topped with flaky puff pastry.
Lentil Loaf
A hearty vegetarian “meatloaf”.
Mushroom Puff Pastry Tart
With a walnut “cheese” spread.
Potato Varenyky
a.k.a. Ukrainian pierogi, these homemade dumplings have a fluffy potato filling.
Mushroom Bourguignon
A vegetarian take on the French bistro classic.
Vegetable Lasagna
With layers of roasted vegetables and cashew “ricotta”.
Miso Shiitake Risotto
My secret to the best vegan risotto: cooking the rice in miso broth.
Spanakopita Pie
This vegan recipe uses marinated tofu instead of the traditional feta cheese.
Vegetable Side Dishes
The Best Brunch Potatoes
French-style “melting potatoes” with garlic.
Cast Iron Skillet Asparagus
Topped with a lemony, garlicky herb relish.
Maple Roasted Carrots with Tahini
Flavored with Moroccan spices.
Ukrainian Pan-Fried Potatoes
“Zharenaya kartoshka” is a nostalgic brunch food from my childhood.
Roasted Green Beans with Almonds
My take on French beans amondine.
Moroccan Shredded Carrot Salad
Punctuated with sweet raisins, salty olives, and earthy parsley.
French-Inspired Potato Salad
With olives, green beans, and a tangy vinaigrette instead of mayo.
Small Bites + Snacks
Deviled Potatoes
A plant-based dupe for the classic appetizer. (A recipe I developed for simplyrecipes.com!)
Roasted Garlic White Bean Dip
A flavorful 4-ingredient snack you can make ahead.
French Cake Salé
A savory snacking cake with sun-dried tomatoes and herbs.
Tuscan Beans on Toast
A cozy snack inspired by a Tuscan winery.
Sun-Dried Tomato Scones
Flaky and flavorful savory scones.
Muhammara
The classic roasted red pepper and walnut dip.
Sweets
Chocolate Peanut Butter Date Bark
A no-bake, nutty dark chocolate bark.
Fluffy Blueberry-Lemon Muffins
Light, airy, and perfumed with vanilla.
Carrot Oatmeal Cookies
Made with nuts, fresh carrots, and coconut oil.
Chocolate Peanut Butter Chia Pudding
Just 6 ingredients and zero cooking.
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