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Vegetarian Dinner Ideas for April

Published March 31, 2019

15 vegetarian dinner ideas for April. Peas, hardier greens (like rucola and some lettuce), carrots, beets, leeks, wild garlic, and oranges are in season in April.

A large platter with green dip, vegetables, crackers, and berries.

Soon we’ll have more variety in the north – radishes, asparagus, new potatoes, etc. and there’s some crossover within months, of course. We’ll see some of those foods closer to the end of the month so I’ve shared a bit of that here. Seasonal food tastes better and costs less, so it’s a win-win! 

Green Pea Hummus
This pastel green pea hummus is made with spring peas, chickpeas, and lemon for a lighter, sweeter variation of vegan hummus. Serve with fresh seasonal vegetables and strawberries to make a beautiful spring platter.
20 minutes
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A small bowl of pea hummus with cucumber slices, radishes, crackers, and asparagus.
Beets and Greens Tart
This dairy and gluten-free beet tart is surprisingly simple to make, with a press in chickpea and oat flour crust, and shredded potatoes mixed with the beet base. It makes a beautiful weekend lunch or easy weeknight dinner.
1 hour
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Beet tart slice on black plate, with fork and one bite cut.
Kale, White Bean, and Lemon Soup
This easy vegan white bean soup with lemon is light, healthy, and still cozy, just right for a quick weeknight dinner. About 30 minutes from start to finish and a meal in a bowl!
30 minutes
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Two bowls of soup, one with a spoon.
Black Bean Rice Burgers with Rainbow Toppings
Vegan and gluten free black bean burgers with rice for a solid, easy to handle veggie burger. Topped with a rainbow of winter vegetables including pickled onions and shredded root vegetables.
40 minutes
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A black bean burger on a plate with vegetable toppings.
Vegetarian Borscht
A healthier vegan borscht, packed with winter vegetables and plenty of fresh dill. The veggies are shredded in a food processor to speed things up here.
40 minutes
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A bowl of red beet borscht topped with dill and yogurt.
Winter Pizza
A seasonal vegan winter pizza with caramelised onions, apples, mushrooms, and garlicky kale. Served on a spelt sourdough crust.
25 minutes
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Kale topped pizza on two sheets of parchment paper.
Carrot, Red Lentil, & Spinach Soup
Vegan red lentil soup with carrots, lentils, and a tomato base. This simple soup is a weeknight staple and can be made with common pantry items like canned tomatoes, frozen spinach, and dried red lentils. It takes about half an hour from start to finish and freezes well.
35 minutes
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A bowl of carrot red lentil soup with spinach and rice, with a spoon.
Lentil and Greens Patties
Easy lentil patties made with piles of leafy greens for an easy filling dinner. Soaked red lentils add great texture and a nice neutral base.
12 hours 15 minutes
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Stack of swiss chard lentil burgers.
Vegan Pasties with Leek and Caramelised Onion
Vegan pasties filled with leeks, caramelised onion, and green peas. Pasties are a traditional Cornish pastry recipe, with savoury filling enclosed in pastry.
1 hour 35 minutes
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One half-moon pasty cut in half on a plate, with knife.
Hummus Pasta
Quick and easy hummus pasta, for a speedy plant-based dinner that's flexible with whatever you have on hand. Add any vegetables you like.
15 minutes
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Bowls of hummus pasta with vegetables and two drinks.
Cabbage Lentil Soup
A comforting winter friendly recipe, this easy cabbage lentil soup uses what's available during the hungry gap for a filling meal.
50 minutes
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Woman's hands holding a bowl of cabbage soup.
Ten Minute Peanut Butter Noodle Salad
A vegan peanut butter noodle bowl with raw vegetables and a zesty peanut sauce. This is ready in the time it takes the rice noodles to cook.
20 minutes
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Peanut butter noodle bowl in a large ceramic serving dish.
Chickpea Soup
An easy vegan chickpea soup with vegetables you probably have on hand – canned tomatoes, carrots, & potatoes. Delicious with plenty of spices!
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A bowl of chickpea vegetable soup with bread.
Roasted Potato Tacos
Roasted potato tacos, with spicy, crispy potato pieces wrapped in a tortilla. Top with avocado and pickled onions for a great easy dinner.
38 minutes
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Three potato tacos in a shallow bowl.
Creamy Spinach and Mushroom Stuffed Shells
Vegan stuffed shells, filled with mushrooms, spinach, and cashew cream cheese. Baked in zesty tomato sauce, this is a great weeknight dinner.
40 minutes
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Baked vegan stuffed shells in tomato sauce, in a large baking dish.

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