30 Vegan Holiday Recipes for a Tasty Plant-Based Spring (2024)

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Happy Vegan Holidays! Vegan Main Dishes for Easter 1. Carrot Pizza with Carrot Pizza Sauce from Veggie Desserts 2. Vegan Pork Tenderloin Roast with Apples and Onions from Planted365 3. Roasted Seitan with Peppers and Portobello Mushrooms from The Vegan Atlas 4. Roast Feast from Planted365 5. Whole Roasted Cauliflower from Profusion Curry Vegan Easter Side Dishes 6. Rosemary Roasted Cauliflower and Grapes from Heartbeet Kitchen 7. Southern Style Potato Salad from Planted365 8. Instant Pot Potato Salad w/ Fresh Herbs from My Wife Can Cook 9. Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese from Pepper Bowl 10. Easy Maple Sweet Potato Soup from Planted365 11. Greek Lemon Roasted Potatoes from Veggies Save the Day 12. Vegan Hot Cross Buns from Delightful Adventures 13. Air Fryer Asparagus and Mushrooms from Little Sunny Kitchen 14. Instant Pot Garlic Roasted Potatoes from Sandhya’s Kitchen 15. Green Pea and Mint Soup from Profusion Curry 16 Best Salad Dressing Ever (Really!) from Planted365 17. Green Bean Casserole from My Wife Can Cook 18. Vegan Onion Mushroom Gravy from Planted365 19. Vegan Cole Slaw from Greedy Gourmet 20. Sweet and Sour Quinoa Salad from Mama Latina Tips 21. Strawberry Avocado Kale Salad from Veggies Save the Day 22. Tomato Mint Salad from What a Girl Eats Vegan Desserts 23. No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie from Shane and Simple 24. Vegan Carrot Cake from Little Sunny Kitchen 25. Chocolate Orange Truffles from Planted365 26. Healthy No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Easter Nest Cookies from Joy Food Sunshine 27. Chocolate SunButter Eggs from The Fit Cookie 28. Almost Raw Fruit Tarts from Planted365 29. Vegan Key Lime Mousse from This Mama Cooks 30. Gluten-Free Chocolate Cookie Dough Eggs from The Fit Cookie FAQs References

Happy Vegan Holidays!

Happy holidays! I hope you’re enjoying your spring and whatever way you celebrate it, these awesome vegan holiday recipes and plant-based ideas will make it delicious!

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Looking for delicious, easy to make, healthy vegan recipes for Easter or any holiday? Look no further. There are tasty vegan main dishes here, along with sides, and delectable desserts.

Check out these pretty photos. To see each full recipe, simply click on the link or photo.

Vegan Main Dishes for Easter

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1. Carrot Pizza with Carrot Pizza Sauce from Veggie Desserts

This carrot pizza has carrot in the base and in the carrot pizza sauce! The carrot gives it a subtly sweet flavour and adds a lovely orange colour.

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2. Vegan Pork Tenderloin Roast with Apples and Onions from Planted365

This vegan pork tenderloin is deliciously deceptive. It looks very close to the familiar roast but is made entirely from yummy, healthy plants.

3. Roasted Seitan with Peppers and Portobello Mushrooms from The Vegan Atlas

This delectable preparation of roasted seitan, colorful bell peppers, and portobello mushrooms is simple enough to make for a weeknight meal and festive enough for any special occasion.

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4. Roast Feast from Planted365

Vegan Roast Feast is a delicious and easy-to-make plant-basedmain dish.

5. Whole Roasted Cauliflower from Profusion Curry

Beautifully crusted on the outside and moist-tender on the inside, this gorgeous preparation of cauliflower will make a star centerpiece at any party.

Vegan Easter Side Dishes

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6. Rosemary Roasted Cauliflower and Grapes from Heartbeet Kitchen

This is a simple recipe that just needs a little love from the oven. The fresh rosemary blends with the crispy bits of cauliflower and the grapes shrink into sweetness. Eat this as a side dish or if you’re like me, have a main dish and then proceed to eat all of this, turning your meal into two main dishes.

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7. Southern Style Potato Salad from Planted365

Just like the southern style potato salad I remember from when I was a kid. Creamy, starchy, mustardy. Delish.

8. Instant Pot Potato Salad w/ Fresh Herbs from My Wife Can Cook

So maybe the question shouldn’t beAre you going to have potato salad?,but rather, What kind of potato salad are you going to fix?

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9. Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese from Pepper Bowl

This vegan butternut squash mac and cheese recipe is a healthier tweakto the regular version. The sauce made with butternut squash, which makes the dish not only creamy but also taste better than the ready made ones.

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10. Easy Maple Sweet Potato Soup from Planted365

This vegan sweet potato soup is made even more delicious with a bit of maple syrup.

11. Greek Lemon Roasted Potatoes from Veggies Save the Day

Greek Lemon Roasted Potatoes with Chickpeasis a flavorful one-dish meal. This easy family-friendly recipe is vegan and gluten-free.

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12. Vegan Hot Cross Buns from Delightful Adventures

Bake up a batch of these fluffy, perfectly spicedVegan Hot Cross Bunsto make your Easter celebration complete! They’re so good, you’ll want to make them year-round!

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13. Air Fryer Asparagus and Mushrooms from Little Sunny Kitchen

Air fryer asparagusmakes a great side dish to be served on the side of any meal! Cooked to perfection in just 8 minutes, this recipe is easy, quick and requires very minimal effort.

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14. Instant Pot Garlic Roasted Potatoes from Sandhya’s Kitchen

Crispy on the outside, soft and fluffy on the inside. These7 Ingredients GarlicRoasted Potatoes are an ideal dish for the festive season …

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15. Green Pea and Mint Soup from Profusion Curry

This Green Pea and Mint Soup is awesomely delicious combination of flavors. It instantly reminds you of spring breeze. The mint gives very unusual and unexpected twist to this refreshing soup.

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16 Best Salad Dressing Ever (Really!) from Planted365

This is, seriously, the best salad dressing ever. Really. It has all the flavs. A little bit of just about everything and it turned out remarkably balanced and deliciously flavorful.

17. Green Bean Casserole from My Wife Can Cook

This recipe is vegan, paleo, and gluten-free!

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18. Vegan Onion Mushroom Gravy from Planted365

This easy vegan onion mushroom gravy is simple to make, uses one pot, and takes less than 20 minutes to make.

19. Vegan Cole Slaw from Greedy Gourmet

Nothing satisfies quite as much as a bite of creamy and crunchy vegan coleslaw.

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20. Sweet and Sour Quinoa Salad from Mama Latina Tips

Here’s a side dish that has so much going for it, it’s almost hard to cover it all.

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21. Strawberry Avocado Kale Salad from Veggies Save the Day

This oil-free Strawberry Avocado Kale Salad can be made in advance for meals on the go and will last a few days refrigerated.

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22. Tomato Mint Salad from What a Girl Eats

Tomato Balsamic Mint Salad with shallots is the perfect way to enjoy garden tomatoes!

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Vegan Desserts

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Last but certainly not least, these delectable vegan desserts will be enjoyed by anyone with a sweet tooth.

23. No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie from Shane and Simple

This Easy Vegan No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie is rich, dark, creamy, smooth and absolutely delicious. Only8 simple ingredientsand no baking.

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24. Vegan Carrot Cake from Little Sunny Kitchen

This recipe produces the perfectvegan carrot cake. It’s so simple, moist and flavourful! The batter is prepared in just 15 minutes, then the cake is baked till perfection for an hour.

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25. Chocolate Orange Truffles from Planted365

Chocolate Orange Truffles may be the best dessert ever. These are so easy to make and they smell heavenly.

26. Healthy No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Easter Nest Cookies from Joy Food Sunshine

These Healthy No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Easter Nest Cookies are made with only 8 good-for-you ingredients ready in 15 minutes! They’re the perfect treat to celebrate Easter!

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27. Chocolate SunButter Eggs from The Fit Cookie

Make some homemade allergy-friendly Easter candy that is peanut free, gluten free, and dairy free with these delicious Chocolate SunButter Eggs! They are soy free and vegan, too!

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28. Almost Raw Fruit Tarts from Planted365

These almost raw fruit tarts are super simple and quick to make but are delicious, super healthy, and use common ingredients found at most local groceries.

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29. Vegan Key Lime Mousse from This Mama Cooks

This Vegan Key Lime Mousse is tasty enough to serve to everyone and fits a variety of special dietary needs. It’s a wonderful dish to serve at parties because it’s dairy free, sugar free, gluten free, vegan and more!

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30. Gluten-Free Chocolate Cookie Dough Eggs from The Fit Cookie

If you enjoy chocolate peanut butter eggs for Easter, then you’ll love these Gluten Free Chocolate Cookie Dough Eggs! They are easy to make plus they’re gluten, soy, nut, and dairy free!

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30 Vegan Holiday Recipes for a Tasty Plant-Based Spring (2024)

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How to make vegan food tastier? ›

Add some herbs & spices.

Play around with different fresh herb and spice combinations. Dried herbs work, too. Follow a recipe, use pre-mixed seasoning blends, or be creative and add your own. Bonus tip: restock your spices every once in a while for an extra kick (they do expire eventually!)

How to make vegan food satisfying? ›

5 Tips for Making a Vegan Meal Feel Filling and Satisfying
  1. Balance the plate. I think the misconception that vegan meals are all veg and nothing else gets to the issue at hand. ...
  2. Flavor with herbs and spices. ...
  3. Take on the traditional. ...
  4. Mix up the cooking technique. ...
  5. Showcase the produce.
May 2, 2019

How to eat vegan without cooking? ›

16 No-Cook Vegan Recipes to Beat the Heat
  1. Berry Overnight Oats.
  2. Chia Breakfast Parfait.
  3. Enchanted Smoothie Bowl.
  4. Chickpea Salad Rolls.
  5. Tofu "Egg" Salad Sandwich.
  6. Rainbow Hummus Sandwich.
  7. Thai Crunch Salad With Peanut Dressing.
  8. Rainbow Salad.
Jul 21, 2022

How to cook for vegan guests? ›

Vegan dinner party recipes
  1. Courgette curry. A star rating of 4.8 out of 5. ...
  2. Beetroot & red onion tarte tatin. ...
  3. Beetroot hummus party platter. ...
  4. Italian-style roast cabbage wedges with tomato lentils. ...
  5. App onlyWhole-roasted curried cauliflower & chickpeas. ...
  6. Refried beans. ...
  7. Vegan pie. ...
  8. App onlyCreamy vegan wild mushroom risotto.

What is the most delicious vegan food in the world? ›

Top 20 global vegan recipes
  • Ponzu tofu poke bowl. ...
  • Veggie yaki udon. ...
  • Sesame & spring onion stir-fried udon with crispy tofu. ...
  • Sesame & ginger sushi bowls. ...
  • Vegan ramen. ...
  • Seitan & black bean stir-fry. ...
  • Vegan paella. ...
  • Padron peppers.
Aug 16, 2023

What vegan food fills you up? ›

Healthful foods that are high in protein, fiber, or both tend to be filling. Rich sources of protein for vegans include foods such as soybeans, pulses, and some nuts and seeds.

What foods do vegans love? ›

On a vegan diet, you can eat foods made from plants, including:
  • Fruits and vegetables.
  • Legumes such as peas, beans, and lentils.
  • Nuts and seeds.
  • Breads, rice, and pasta.
  • Vegetable oils.
Nov 3, 2023

What vegan food makes you happy? ›

The brain uses the amino acid tryptophan to produce serotonin, a neurotransmitter largely responsible for feelings of happiness and well-being. Plant-based sources of tryptophan include leafy greens, sunflower seeds, watercress, soybeans, pumpkin seeds, mushrooms, broccoli, and peas.

Why do I feel weaker as a vegan? ›

Eating a Balanced Diet. One of the biggest reasons for feeling tired is if you are consuming significantly fewer animal products, you are missing out on key nutrients, such as B12 and iron.

How to be vegan when you're broke? ›

Staple vegan foods such as oats, lentils, pasta, rice and chickpeas are among the cheapest foods and are in *a lot* of vegan recipes, so should definitely make an appearance on your list. Oh, and avoid shopping whilst hungry.

What not to eat when going vegan? ›

Bottom Line: Vegans avoid eating animal flesh and animal by-products. These include meat, poultry, fish, dairy, eggs and foods made by bees.

Which foods are surprisingly vegan? ›

Top 10 surprising vegan foods
  • Crumpets. This might be an obvious one to some, but a quick poll with our vegan and dairy-free friends shows many mistakenly believe crumpets contained dairy. ...
  • Dark chocolate. Chocoholics assemble! ...
  • Cream crackers. ...
  • (Some) biscuits. ...
  • (Some) crisps. ...
  • Ice Cream. ...
  • Pasta. ...
  • Peanut butter.

How do you add Flavour to vegan food? ›

Basil, oregano and marjoram are classic herbs to perfectly season tomato sauce. Dill, onion powder and nutritional yeast mixed into a creamy dressing with some fresh garlic are so tasty to toss with brown rice and steamed veggies. Thyme, parsley and bay leaves will add rich flavor to a mushroom gravy or squash risotto.

How can I make vegan better? ›

Eat a Variety of Foods

To make sure you're getting all the nutrients you need on a vegan diet, it's important to eat balanced meals that include a variety of healthy foods. For example, you'll get protein and fiber from beans; leafy greens are great sources of vitamins A, C and K.

How do they get vegan food to taste like meat? ›

Vegan meat flavour can be generated by thermally treating raw materials such as yeast extract or hydrolysed vegetable protein (Lin et al., 2014; Wu and Cadwallader, 2002a). Flavour is a crucial sensory attribute of food products, just like texture and aroma (Kumar et al., 2017).

How to get umami flavor without meat? ›

Numerous vegan ingredients are natural vegan umami powerhouses. Key sources include tomatoes, mushrooms, seaweed, fermented soy products like miso and tempeh, and nutritional yeast. Each of these plant-based ingredients adds depth to vegan dishes. Let's go over some of them!

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