Whether you’re hosting a big get-together, joining friends or family, or simply enjoying a bit of well-deserved ‘me time’, the long Easter weekend always calls for delicious, feel-good food.
While an ‘Easter spread’ might sound a little daunting, it really doesn’t have to be. With the right recipes, it can be nourishing and full of flavour without hard-to-find ingredients or hours in the kitchen required.
From golden, crispy roast potatoes and springtime veggie sides, to hearty mains and colourful sharing platters, we’ve pulled together a collection of easy plant-based recipes designed to nourish and impress, without the faff.
Wishing you a joyful and delicious Easter, Team DE x
Try this savoury tart tatin-style dish for a show-stopping centrepiece. The carrots are cooked on the hob until tender, then mixed with spicy harissa and sweet maple syrup to make a luscious topping. Perfect for entertaining — simply serve with an array of salads and hummus for a sensational plant-based celebration.
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This recipe turns the humble cauliflower into a beautiful centrepiece. Perfect for a family meal or group gathering, make a dramatic entrance with the cauliflower served whole, then carve it up at the table.
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You’ll love these roasties. They’re the winning combo of fluffy and crispy every time, with sprigs of fresh rosemary and soft, sweet, roasted garlic for an extra flavour kick. The key to fluffy potatoes? Add a touch of bicarbonate of soda to the cooking water. Perfect!
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Creamy, crunchy, sweet and spicy, this speedy salad has it all. Sweet roasted tomatoes, crunchy sourdough, fresh basil and butter beans are layered onto a bed of creamy, garlicky yoghurt, then finished with a drizzle of balsamic and a sprinkling of chilli flakes.
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This roasted hasselback squash looks absolutely beautiful. The rice is tossed with sprouts, fresh mint, dill, dried apricots, toasted pistachios, pomegranates and a red wine maple dressing, then piled high with sweet red onions, tender squash and a garlicky parsley dressing.
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Crunchy, tangy, super healthy and ready in 15 minutes. This is just the thing when you want to load up on nutrition and feel good about your day! The salty, sweet, sour taste of the pickled veggies combined with chickpeas, celery and cauliflower coated in warm spices, will keep you coming back for more.
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Cauliflower is endlessly versatile and roasting it brings out an incredible nutty flavour that deserves celebrating. This simple and satisfying main features cauliflower florets roasted with olive oil, served with crispy cauliflower leaves and a creamy butter bean and cauliflower mash.
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Layers of thinly sliced potato and courgette, topped with a creamy white cashew sauce, with mustard, garlic and nutritional yeast; baked until golden and crispy on top — just what you need on a cold evening.
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Impress friends and family with this simple rustic galette. Topped with sweet cherry tomatoes, seasonal courgettes and a layer of pesto, it makes for the perfect summer lunch.
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Packed with flavour and ready in minutes, this dip is perfect for a picnic, BBQ or served with lots of fresh veggies, crackers or as part of a spread when you have friends round. It also keeps in a sealed container for up to 5 days, so enjoy the leftovers in sandwiches or on the side of salads and traybakes.
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Named after the Swedish restaurant where they originated in the 1940s, hasselback potatoes look impressive but are surprisingly simple to make. The fine scores along the tops of the potatoes make crispy edges that are totally worth the effort.
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Wondering what to do with a glut of summer courgettes? This recipe is a combination of two of our favourite courgette recipes from Healthy Made Simple and it’s completely delicious. Creamy and indulgent but packed with fibre and protein, it freezes well making it a great batch-cook recipe that you’ll keep coming back to.
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These smoky miso cauliflower steaks are bursting with flavour, with a paprika, miso, soy and maple syrup dressing and a sprinkle of coriander, chilli and sesame seeds. Serve with a fresh salad, baby new potatoes and a dollop of creamy hummus.
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This elegant dish makes the perfect side dish for a springtime dinner party. Alternatively, you can also turn it into a main meal by adding roast chickpeas or tofu. Tenderstem broccoli makes a great swap for the asparagus if it is not available.
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