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    Home » Holiday

    Planning a Simple Plant-Based Easter Dinner

    Published: Apr 16, 2019 · Modified: Jan 2, 2022 by Margaret · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads · Leave a Comment

    If holidays have a way of creeping up on you - here is a collection of Veggie Primer recipes and resources to help you plan a simple plant-based Easter dinner.

    Closeup of light colored table setting featuring stemmed glassware and gleaming silver with greenery in the background
    Photo by Machol Butler from Pexels

    I wish I were the type of person who plans holiday meals weeks ahead of time and sets a beautiful table.

    I'm not. As you can see, I had to use a stock image of a pretty table setting for this post.

    Easter is less than a week away and I'm just now realizing I have to figure out what to make. You may recall I owned up to my poor planning skills when I explained Why I'm An Unlikely Food Blogger.

    If you are in the same boat, I can't help you with your table setting, but I can offer some suggestions for planning a simple plant-based Easter dinner.

    Traditional Easter Dinners

    Before I switched to a plant-based diet, my family enjoyed simple picnic-style Easter dinners. Our meals generally included:

    • Ham
    • Potato Salad
    • Sweet Potatoes
    • Deviled Eggs
    • Green Beans
    • Dinner Roll

    My family still eats meat. So we may have ham this year. But the rest of the meal will be plant-based. That's how we compromise.

    Plant-Based Recipes for your Easter Dinner

    Baked BBQ Tempeh

    Baked BBQ Tempeh - this quick and easy recipe makes a delicious meat substitute in a variety of gluten-free vegan dishes | VeggiePrimer.com

    I will likely make BBQ Tempeh to have in the place of ham.

    But, I've cut back on the amount of soy I eat, so I may have Baked Teriyaki Portobello Mushrooms instead.

    Or, I could have BBQ lentils – a simple recipe I make in my Instant Pot. But I haven't shared it on Veggie Primer yet, so I wasn't sure if I should mention it.

    Roasted Asparagus

    Simple Roasted Asparagus with Apple & Onion - this simple vegan and gluten-free recipe mixes the earthy taste of asparagus with the sweet flavors of apple and onion. It makes a great side dish or serve it on a bed of brown rice for a complete meal! | VeggiePrimer.com

    Roasted Asparagus can take the place of green beans. This simple recipe mixes the earthy taste of asparagus with the sweet flavors of apple and onion.

    I suppose if you want green beans, you could add them to the mix. Green beans and asparagus go well together. Broccoli and asparagus are also tasty.

    Baked Sweet Potatoes

    Baked Sweet Potatoes | VeggiePrimer.com

    Sweet Potatoes make the cut. They are one of my favorite foods.

    However, instead of the candied version of the past - I enjoy them plain. They are sweet enough all on their own!

    Veggie Pasta Salad

    Veggie Pasta Salad with Avocado Mustard Dressing - this gluten-free vegan recipe offers a pleasing combination of pasta, fresh crunchy vegetables and creamy avocado dressing - chickpeas add protein so it works well as a meal or a side dish | VeggiePrimer.com

    Veggie Pasta Salad can take the place of the place of potato salad – for the simple reason I have not yet developed a plant-based potato salad recipe. It's on my to-do list.

    Or, I could go with Veggie Coleslaw. My family loves the recipe.

    Chocolate Cake

    Dark Chocolate Avocado Frosting - this delicious vegan dairy free recipe takes just minutes to prepare and you'd never guess it's made with avocados! | VeggiePrimer.com

    You gotta have chocolate on Easter, right? This Gluten-Free Chocolate Snake Cake is a cinch to make.

    Top it with my famous Dark Chocolate Avocado Frosting to make it even more decadent.

    Cocktails

    Veggie Primer Pinterest Board of intriguing cocktail recipes

    I usually go easy on alcohol, but I do enjoy an occasional cocktail. White wine sangria might be an excellent choice for Easter dinner.

    Looking for other ideas? I invite you to view my Intriguing Cocktails Pinterest Board.

    Planning a Simple Plant-Based Easter Dinner

    I hope you have found my suggestions for planning a simple plant-based Easter dinner helpful.

    More importantly, I hope you are able to relax and celebrate the day with peace and love.

    Planning a Simple Plant-Based Easter Dinner - if holidays have a way of creeping up on you – here is a collection of Veggie Primer recipes and resources to help you plan your meal.
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