Being vegan doesn't stand in the way of enjoying an Easter feast with friends. A healthy, plant-based lifestyle has become so mainstream that there are now thousands of great vegan products and recipes that don't contain a single egg, pat of butter, or dash of milk—not to mention any animal products. We gathered up 20 of our faves, from soup to donuts. And you HAVE to try this cauliflower mash.
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1) Curried Butternut Squash Soup
Curry powder, coconut milk, and a sprinkle of coriander give this brightly coloured pumpkin soup its show-stopping flavour.
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2) Vegan Farro Risotto With Fennel, Peas, and Greens
A hearty grain can take pride of place on your table as an entree—like this farro-based risotto, which has the exciting snap of fennel and greens.
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3) Roasted Sweet Potato, Pear, and Onion
That moment when you take a bite expecting a boring potato—and instead you get a delicious burst of juicy pear! Yum!
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4) Creamy Roasted Squash Puree
Mmm, roast a butternut squash and then blend with maple syrup, shallots, and thyme for a creamy side dish that will get gobbled up.
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5) Green Beans With Shallots
This classic Ina Garten recipe is easy to make vegan—just use a plant-based butter and you get the same crunchy, classic taste without the dairy.
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6) Quinoa and Kale Salad
Okay, it's a cliché that vegans love kale—but this salad, sprinkled with quinoa, crunchy pistachios, and sweet apple slices, demonstrates exactly why the powerful green is so addictive.
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7) Mini Vegan Carrot Dogs in a Blanket
Got a lot of kids at your vegan Easter celebration? Hey, you don't even need kids as an excuse to make this finger food. But these pigs in blankets contain no actual pigs or cows—just tasty baby carrots in disguise. Shh, we won't tell if you don't.
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8) Parsnip Soup
Parsnips look like a paler, shyer version of a carrot—but they pack a delicious flavour in this soup. Especially when topped with chopped hazelnuts and a drizzle of olive oil.
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9) Vegan Wellington
Your guests will do a double-take when you unveil this classic British dish at the center of your table. Instead of filling the puff pastry with beef, you'll whip up a tasty stew of lentils, veggies, and sunflower seeds.
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10) Best-Ever Vegan Gravy
No matter what you serve as your vegan main course, it always goes better with gravy. The secret ingredients in this version? Mushrooms and soy sauce.
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11) Whole Roasted Cauliflower
This entire head of cauliflower roasted in a soy-and-maple gravy will give the traditional roast a run for its money as the centerpiece of the dinner table. Delicious, filling, and cruelty-free.
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12) Best Cauliflower Mash
Sure, you can make mashed potatoes vegan, no prob. But why not show the non-vegans at your table exactly how amazing and versatile veggies can be, with this mashed cauliflower side, made creamy with coconut oil.
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13) Butternut Pumpkin Quinoa Salad
This side salad has almost every one of our favorite ingredients tossed together in one colorful bowl. Pecans? Check. Pumpkin? Check. Pomegranate seeds? Check!
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14) Vegan Butternut Pumpkin Risotto
This creamy, dreamy risotto is made with a base of brown rice, but it's the bright-coloured pumpkin (and vegan secret ingredient, nutritional yeast) that gives it the fab flavour.
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15) Sweet Potato Casserole With Pecan Crumble
The creamy sweetness of mashed sweet potatoes topped with the crumbly goodness of pecans, oats, and maple syrup? we'll have seconds, please.
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16) Vegan Shepherds Pie
Well, if you want to go all fancy, you can't do much better than these individually plated shepherds pies—filled with a mix of Jerusalem artichokes, mushrooms, parsnips, and carrots, and topped with creamy mashed potatoes, they will make you a Easter rock star.
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17) Baked Vegan Mac and Cheese
Did you think that just because you're vegan, you couldn't have cheesy, gooey, lip-smacking, kid favorite mac and cheese? You thought wrong.
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18) Caramelized Leek, Fennel & Onion Gratin
Another option for a creamy and cheesy vegan side dish is this impress-the-guests dish of leek and fennel, baked with almond milk and cashews.
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19) Brussels Sprouts, Sweet Potato, and Lentil Sauté
For a green side dish with a little extra oomph, whip up this easy mix of Brussels, sweet potatoes, lentils, onions, and sweet pomegranate seeds. Chilli powder and cumin give it an extra kick.
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20) Vegan Baked Pumpkin Donuts
These vegan (and gluten-free!) donuts are so easy to make, the little ones can have a blast helping out. If you don't finish them all for dessert, save them for the next morning and dunk in your coffee for a perfect breakfast treat.
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