Vegan Easter Recipes

Triple-Citrus Cupcakes by Hannah Kaminsky

To create delicious vegan Easter dinner recipes and menus (as well as desserts and treats, all of which also apply to vegetarian tastes), we need only to look to the fresh produce of early spring; light leafy greens, asparagus, beets, carrots, and bright, citrusy flavors. Easter, a holiday for both reflection and rejoicing, carries many connotations of renewal of life. Use these mix and match menu suggestions to create a memorable Easter feast for your family and friends. For lots more vegan Easter recipes and menus in book form, consult Vegan Holiday Kitchen.

APPETIZERS

• Deviled Tomatoes
• Mushroom, Asparagus, and Artichoke Medley
• Beet Muhummara

SOUPS

• Greek-Flavored Spinach and Orzo Soup
• Lemony Leek and Mushroom Soup
• Creole Carrot Soup

SPRINGTIME SALADS

• Spring Greens Salad with Endive and Oranges
• Mixed Greens Salad with Beets and Walnuts
• Asparagus with Mustard-Dill Sauce
• Beet and Red Cabbage Slaw

FESTIVE MAIN DISHES

• Seitan and Polenta Skillet with Fresh Greens
• Crustless Tofu Quiche with Mushrooms and Herbs
• Orzo-Stuffed Bell Peppers
• Pasta Primavera
• Linguine with Asparagus and Portabella Mushrooms
• Black Rice with Black-Eyed Peas and Greens
• Citrus-Roasted Tofu

SEASONAL SIDE DISHES

• Roasted Potatoes and Tomatoes with Rosemary
• Sautéed Broccoli or Broccoli Rabe, Baby Carrots, and Yellow Squash
• Cauliflower with Parsley-Pecan Breadcrumbs
• Contemporary Creamed Spinach
• Simple Sesame-Roasted Asparagus
• Asparagus, Squash, and Red Bell Pepper Sauté
• Hasselback Potatoes

DESSERTS AND TREATS

• Carrot-Walnut Muffins
• Triple-Citrus Cupcakes
• Caramel Macchiato “Cheese” Cake
• Big Orange Bundt Cake
• Lemon-Poppy Zing Cake
• Cool Season Fruit Bowl

Here are more recipes and tips for Holidays and Special Occasions.
For lots more features on healthy lifestyle, explore VegKitchen’s Healthy Vegan Kitchen page.