Easy vegan recipes to celebrate a plant-based Easter Sunday 

<p>Over 1.5 million people in the UK keep a plant-based diet, citing health and environmental benefits as the top reasons. From starters to deserts, we've collected 13 recipes to mix and match on Easter Sunday, whether you're hosting a three course meal or simply setting yourself a new challenge in the kitchen.</p><h2>cauliflower buffalo 'wings'</h2><p>Cauliflower is an underrated, versatile vegetable: coated in crispy batter and served with garlic mayo, these <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/cauliflower-hot-buffalo-wings-with-a-garlic-mayo-dip" target="_blank">crispy cauli bites</a> make the perfect starter on Easter Sunday.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="valentines7__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/valentines7__square_GL?scl=1"></p><h2>Joe Wicks' courgette lollipops</h2><p>Best barbecued or cooked on a hot grill, <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/joe-wicks-courgette-lollipops-with-mustardlemon-dressing" target="_blank">Joe Wicks' quartered courgettes</a> are super-easy to put together &ndash; just add skewers (and a tangy mustard dressing).</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="joe-wicks-courgette-lollipops-web__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/joe-wicks-courgette-lollipops-web__square_GL?scl=1"></p><h2>Asparagus, coconut and kale soup</h2><p>Eating your greens has never been easier &ndash; <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/asparagus-kale-and-coconut-soup" target="_blank">this lovely, light soup</a> will warm you up ahead of your mains.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="kalesoup__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/kalesoup__square_GL?scl=1"></p><h2>Vegan mac 'n' cheese</h2><p>Cherry tomatoes add a zingy topping to <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/vegan-mac-n-cheese" target="_blank">this macaroni dish</a> with dairy-free cheese and puréed cauliflower.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="macaroni_and_cheese__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/macaroni_and_cheese__square_GL?scl=1"></p><h2>Bhaji-topped lentil filo pie</h2><p>On a bed of crispy filo pastry, this open-topped <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/bhaji-topped-lentil-filo-pie-with-a-mint-and-red-onion-salad" target="_blank">lentil pie</a> is piled high with Indian flavours and luscious vegetables and will easily feed a table of six.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="square_31__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/square_31__square_GL?scl=1"></p><h2>Chickpea and apricot filo pie</h2><p>A <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/moroccan-inspired-chickpea-and-apricot-vegan-filo-pie" target="_blank">veggie-packed pie</a> of peppers, parsnips, chickpeas and almonds is infused with Moroccan seasoning and dried fruit such as apricots and cranberries.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="hero_xmas_recipes15__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/hero_xmas_recipes15__square_GL?scl=1"></p><h2>Carrot and pistachio loaf</h2><p>A <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/carrot-pistachio-vegan-loaf" target="_blank">vegan nut-loaf</a> consisting of grated carrots, pistachios, smoked paprika and parsley which pairs perfectly with roast potatoes and glazed baby veg.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="loaf__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/loaf__square_GL?scl=1"></p><h2>Dauphinoise potatoes</h2><p>Even the meat-eaters will want seconds of this <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/vegan-potato-dauphinoise">creamy, herby dauphinoise</a> side dish.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="vegan-potato-dauphinoise__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/vegan-potato-dauphinoise__square_GL?scl=1"></p><h2>Vegan yorkshire puddings</h2><p>What would Sunday lunch be without <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/vegan-yorkshire-puds" target="_blank">Yorkshire puds</a>? This recipe uses a smart alternative to milk and eggs that will keep both vegans and traditionalists happy.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="square_waste_3__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/square_waste_3__square_GL?scl=1"></p><h2>Glazed roasted carrots</h2><p>A maple syrup and Dijon mustard glaze bring out the natural sweetness of <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/roasted-carrots-with-maple-and-mustard-glaze" target="_blank">this carrot dish</a>, and produce a crowd-pleaser for the table.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="roasted-carrots-with-honey-and-mustard-glaze__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/roasted-carrots-with-honey-and-mustard-glaze__square_GL?scl=1"></p><h2>Baked pear with baklava topping</h2><p>Infused with fragrant lemon zest and cloves and baked with cranberries, mango and dates, <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/vegan-baked-pears-with-dried-fruit-and-baklava-style-topping" target="_blank">these softly poached pears</a> simply melt in the mouth. </p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="hero_xmas_recipes18__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/hero_xmas_recipes18__square_GL?scl=1"></p><h2>Summer fruit bakewell tart</h2><p>David and Stephen Flynn &ndash; otherwise known as The Happy Pear &ndash; give the traditional frangipane<a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/vegan-bakewell-tart" target="_blank"> </a><a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/vegan-baked-pears-with-dried-fruit-and-baklava-style-topping" target="_blank">bakewell recipe</a> a vegan twist with smart egg substitutes and a home-made jam reduction.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="vegan-bakewell-tart__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/vegan-bakewell-tart__square_GL?scl=1"></p><h2>Strawberry torte</h2><p>Downton Abbey's very own cook, actress Lesley Nicol, reveals her <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/frozen-strawberry-torte" target="_blank">frozen strawberry torte recipe</a> that impresses the whole family.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="frozen_strawberry_torte__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/frozen_strawberry_torte__square_GL?scl=1"></p><p><em>Feeling inspired? Find all the vegan ingredients you need online at <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/" target="_blank">asda.com</a> or <a href="https://storelocator.asda.com/" target="_blank">in store</a>.</em></p>

Vegan Easter ideas

By Asda Good Living,17th February 2021

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