40 Vegetarian Easter Dinner Ideas Everyone Can Love
This springy meatless dishes are filling and festive!
While a big Easter ham or other meat-based centerpiece dish may be traditional, these days not everyone may want to eat it.
More and more people are avoiding meat for health, religious, or ethical reasons. And so to make sure everyone feels welcome, you may want to include at least a few filling and hearty vegetarian Easter dinner ideas. (No, the Easter salad won't cut it.)
To help you out, here are 40 delicious recipes, from classics like quiche to frittatas, soups, galettes, and more. You're sure to find one (or several!) dishes that you'll want to make!
Asparagus Quiche
Easter is prime asparagus season, and so the perfect time for this tender, delicate fresh quiche!
Creamy Mushroom Soup with Crispy Mushroom Topping
If you're feeling ready for something creamy and delicious, try this homemade cream of mushroom soup with crispy mushrooms on top.
Get the recipe for Creamy Mushroom Soup with Crispy Mushroom Topping.
Sliced Radish and Radish Leaf Toasts with Lemon Butter
Though more of an appetizer, these little toasts are a fun and tasty Easter dinner starter!
Get the recipe for Sliced Radish and Radish Leaf Toasts with Lemon Butter.
Shaved Asparagus and Parmesan Salad with Raisins
Shaved thin, aspargus turns into a tasty base for this crunchy, flavorful salad.
Get the recipe for Shaved Asparagus and Parmesan Salad with Raisins.
Mushroom Pot Pie with Scallion Drop Biscuits
Drop biscuits baked on top of a rich mushroom stew; this dish is as hearty and filling as it gets!
Get the recipe for Mushroom Pot Pie with Scallion Drop Biscuits.
Easy Creamed Spinach Recipe
This holiday side is never out of place! Use fresh spinach for an extra tasty dish.
Butter-Braised Cabbage with Cream and Garlic
An Easter side doesn't have to be complicated to be fantastic. Case in point: This braised cabbage. Garlic, butter, cream, and some sesame seeds (to give it a little crunch) are all you need!
Spiced Carrot Soup with Savory Sesame Granola
Easter's a time for carrots, and this carrot soup is stunningly good! With hearty white rice, plenty of fresh spices, and a rich, sautéed veggie flavor, it's both delicious and satisfying.
Get the recipe for Spiced Carrot Soup with Savory Sesame Granola.
Baked Cabbage and Potato Buns
Serve these fun cabbage-filled buns as an accompaniment to soup or as a main in their own right!
Mini Portobello Burgers
Want an Easter celebration that's a little more informal? Go with burgers—mushroom burgers!
Asparagus Frittata with Burrata and Herb Pesto
What better way to incorporate eggs into an Easter feast than this delicious, filling frittata?
Get the recipe for Asparagus Frittata with Burrata and Herb Pesto.
Cornmeal Butter Biscuits with Chive Butter
It's not a feast without biscuits on the table. These tall, flaky biscuits are the ones you want.
Classic Stuffed Shells
Want to make your whole family feel taken care of this Easter? Treat them to a baked pasta dish that'll make them tear up with joy.
Hearty Vegetable Soup with Parsley Gremolata
Who says soup can't be celebrational? This rich dish is hearty and delicious. But the real treat is the flavorful gremolata—an herby blend of parsley, garlic, and lemon zest that definitely brings the zing!
Get the recipe for Hearty Vegetable Soup with Parsley Gremolata.
Zucchini Galette
This rustic savory pie has a light, flaky crust filled with sweet squash and a rich melange of salty olives, Gruyère cheese, and sautéed onions. It's elegant and easy!
Get the recipe for Zucchini Galette.
Spanakopita Pie
This savory pie makes an ideal meatless main at any kind of feast.
Greek Salad
Packed with feta, onion, olives, and romaine, this hearty salad is a festive treat!
Rice Pilaf
Don't pass up this easy side dish—it's too delicious. Skip the called-for chicken stock, however, and use your favorite vegetable stock or broth (or make your own).
Easter Bread
This is a must-have at any Easter dinner table.
Broccoli Steaks with Spiced Tomato Jam
Browned and crunchy pan seared broccoli drizzled with a spicy-tart tomato jam. It's elegant and delicious!
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