Easter isn't all about roast lamb. For those who follow a plant-based diet, or are looking for some alternative plant-based recipes to celebrate Easter, here’s a round-up of easy and delicious seasonal vegan Easter recipes to satisfy any family gathering - from chocolate fans, to hearty vegetable lovers.
Whether you're cooking a brunch, lunch, afternoon tea or dinner, this mix and match of vegan recipe suggestions will help you create an Easter menu to celebrate the holiday with a difference.
Naturally, chocolate takes centre stage on the big day, so why not start the day as you mean to go on with these giant fluffy American pancakes, drenched in chocolate sauce courtesy of chef Zineb Hattab from Kle, Zurich's first vegan fine-dining restaurant.
This easy gluten-free vegan pizza, topped with spinach, vegan cheese and marinara sauce, is a treat served fresh and hot from the oven, and is perfect for brunch.
Rich and fluffy slices of brioche slathered with jam courtesy of Zineb Hattab, from Zurich's vegan fine-dining restaurant Kle, are just what you need for a plant-based Easter brunch.
With asparagus season in full swing, now is the time to harness this fresh spring vegetable in a vibrant and zingy hummus. The ultimate plant-based dip for Easter.
Tomatoes, asparagus and chicory form an unbeatable alliance in this crunchy and fresh grain salad, that will give your plant-based Easter spread a light touch.
Once again, Zineb Hattab, from vegan fine-dining restaurant Kle in Zurich, works her magic on this fresh and crunchy starter to kick off any healthy Easter meal.
If the Easter holiday weather holds out, fire up the barbecue and go for smoky charred-vegetable skewers, served with pita bread and a sauce of your choosing.
This no bake dairy-free and vegan lemon and coconut cream tart, topped with coconut cream, berries, and lemon zest, announces spring has arrived. It's perfect for a plant-based easter dessert.
Still not finished with chocolate? Then try this dairy-free recipe prepared with almond milk, chocolate and silken tofu, served in individual pots to avoid arguments.
Watch and learn how to perfect eight delicious sweet and savoury dim sum in this excellent video from Bon Appetit - from har gow and spring rolls, to dan tat custard. Take a look.
Flemish Chef Nicolas Decloedt offers up his take on vegan moules frites, complete with an edible shell and a shiitake mushroom coated with seaweed powder. Take a look.
OsomeFood claims it has developed the world's first plant-based hard-boiled egg, which provides the same nutritional value as its animal-based counterpart.
Tourtière has not usually been seen as a perfect vehicle for vegetarian, let alone vegan, substitutes. That said, vegan chefs have consistently proven themselves to be creative and vegan interpretations of this Québécois speciality are certainly no exception. Here are six great vegan tourtière recipes to give you some fresh ideas.