Vegan "Rack of Lamb" | Perfect Easter Recipe! (2024)

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Yes, you can make vegan rack of lamb for Easter! Check out this step by step recipe and make a delicious, cruelty-free, gluten-free, vegan rack of lamb that actually looks and tastes like the real thing!

I’ve done it. After veganzing steak and dozens of other popular meat-based recipes, it was time for lamb. Yes, vegan rackof lamb that not only looks like the real thing but also tastes like the real thing! 🙂

I used to love lamb. Most people don’t know how to cook it and it tastes horrible if you don’t use the right spices or the right cooking method, but my dad used to make it absolutely delicious! Of course, for both health and ethical reasons I won’t be eatingmeat anymore, but I’m not a hypocrite, I know meat tastes good and I want to enjoy the taste without any suffering involved. 🙂

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So, I was inspired by Jamie’s herb-crusted rack of lamb recipe and this is the result. Pretty similar, right?! 😀

The recipe may look complicated at first, but trust me, it’s not. Watch the step by step video below, read the instructions carefully and then follow the directions. You can’t get it wrong if you use all the ingredients. It will turn out delicious, with a perfect color, flavor, and texture. 🙂

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The flavor. This vegan lamb rack actually tastes like meat. The trick is in the spice blend. Meat without any spices is *meh*, the plants give it the flavor. So if you’ll use the right amount of spices you will be amazed by how good this tastes!

The looks.It looks like the real thing. The color, roasted herb and even the “bones”! 😀 I used the white part of the leeks for the “bones” but still some of them were quite green. Look at the first one in the photo above. That was perfect! I think you can use the white part of scallions too. They may work even better.

The texture.Of course, it isn’t exactly like lamb meat, I still have no idea how to mimic the fibrous meat texture in veggie roasts, though I get it very close in vegan pulled-pork and veggie burgers made with TSP. The texture is closer to ground meat, actually extremely similar to ground meat. Even by looking at it you can tell, it looks like a sausage! 😀

The sauce. Don’t make this without making the sauce. They’re a match made in Heaven! 😀 I made a delicious, subtly spicy sauce using natural soy yogurt by Joya, mustard, green peppercorns (canned) and minced garlic. It was simply perfect.

The side dish. Serve this vegan rack of lamb with a side of asparagus, sauteed green beans, mashed potatoes, or even a simple salad.

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I am extremely satisfied with the results. This is one of my best veganmeat recipes so far. Next, I want to make the Impossible Burger with affordable ingredients you can find in any store. It will sizzle, it will be “bloody”, it will taste like a real beef burger! What do you think of this idea? 😀

Hope you’ll like this vegan rack of lamb and don’t forget to check out the step by step video recipe below so you will see exactly how it’s made. 🙂

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Yield: 6 +

Vegan "Rack of Lamb"

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Yes, you can make vegan rack of lamb for Easter! Check out this step by step recipe and make a delicious, cruelty-free, gluten-free, vegan rack of lamb that actually looks and tastes like the real thing!

Prep Time20 minutes

Cook Time40 minutes

Total Time1 hour

Ingredients

Vegan Rack of Lamb:

  • 200g (7 oz) corn pasta, any kind
  • 600g (21 oz) smoked tofu
  • 1 Tbsp carob powder
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 100ml (3.3 oz) fresh beetroot juice
  • 4 Tbsps psyllium husks
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil for frying + 1 Tbsp olive oil for brushing

Spice blend:

  • 1 ½ tsp thyme
  • 3 tsp sweet paprika, If you can't find smoked tofu, use smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp black pepper, ground
  • 1 ½ tsp rosemary, ground
  • 3 tsp garlic powder
  • sea salt, to taste

Herb Crust:

  • 3 Tbsps chives, chopped
  • 3 Tbsps mint, chopped
  • 3 Tbsps fresh thyme, chopped
  • 4 Tbsps breadcrumbs, use GF breadcrumbs if you want to keep it GF
  • 2 Tbsps olive oil

Sauce:

  • 200ml (¾ cup) natural soy yogurt, I used Joya Natural
  • 1 Tbsp green peppercorns, canned
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 Tbsp mustard
  • "Bones":
  • 1-2 leeks, white part only(or scallions, white part only)
  • ½ Tbsp soy sauce
  • ½ tsp carob powder

Instructions

  1. Boil pasta for 15 minutes. Turn off the heat and let it get mushy and sticky inside the pot.
  2. Add the smoked tofu cubes in a large bowl. Add the sticky, boiled corn pasta.
  3. Using an immersion blender, start blending the ingredients to turn them into a paste.
  4. Add the minced garlic cloves, carob powder, spice blend and blend some more.
  5. Add the beetroot juice and psyllium husks. Mix well by hand.
  6. Place a sheet of cling film over a chopping board. Add the lamb "meat" paste (see video above) and then place another sheet of cling film on top. Close it at the margins. Start giving it a cylindrical shape. For clearer instructions, please watch the video above.
  7. Place it in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
  8. Chop the herbs. Add them to a bowl and mix them with breadcrumbs and olive oil. Set aside.
  9. Heat one tablespoon of olive oil in a large pan. Remove the cling film from the "meat" roast and carefully place it inside the pan. Let it fry for 2-3 minutes on each side, until crispy. Carefully turn it on all sides so it will be nice and crispy all over. Turn off the heat and let it cool a bit.
  10. Cover an oven dish with some parchment paper. Carefully move the "meat" roast from the pan to the oven dish.
  11. Brush it with some olive oil on the top part and on the sides.
  12. Using your hands, start covering it with the herbs mix. Press it gently. It will stick.
  13. Cook in the preheated oven at 200C for 30 minutes.
  14. Cut the white part of some scallions and leeks (see video) to make the "bones". Place them on a small plate. Drizzle some soy sauce on top and sprinkle them with some carob powder. Brush them.
  15. Once the vegan lamb rack is ready, take it out of the oven and add the leek "bones". I simply inserted them into the roast.
  16. Serve with a sauce made by mixing natural soy yogurt with mustard, minced garlic clove, and green peppercorns.

Nutrition Information

Yield

6
Amount Per ServingCalories 503Total Fat 21gCarbohydrates 50gProtein 28.5g

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Vegan "Rack of Lamb" | Perfect Easter Recipe! (2024)

FAQs

How to make vegan meat taste like lamb? ›

Thus, to imitate meatiness, you'll want to cook the plant-based meat alternatives such as TVP, seitan, tempeh or tofu with a dash of soy sauce (and/or MSG powder, but soy sauce should suffice!) that will add that "meaty kick" to your plant-based dish.

What is the best cut of lamb for Easter dinner? ›

The number one cut of lamb to cook for Easter is a roasted leg of lamb. It's great on a rotisserie, here is one of my favorite recipes.

What goes well with racks of lamb? ›

Lamb works incredibly well with a host of staples like mashed potatoes or couscous or with simple veggie based side dishes like greek salad, roasted zucchini or Za'atar roasted carrots.

What is vegan lamb made of? ›

Vegan rack of lamb – made from seitan – even with bones.

What spices for vegan meat? ›

Smoky blend of red chiles and earthy spices highlighted by garlic, sweet allspice, woody sage, and bay leaf.

What do they put in vegan meat to make it taste like meat? ›

Umami is what gives savoury dishes that meaty, brothy taste – typically found as MSG. Some manufacturers will use what you might call an “umami bomb” to give plant-based applications the hearty, meaty taste consumers want from traditional meat.

Are you supposed to eat lamb on Easter Sunday? ›

Lamb is widely considered the traditional meat for Easter Sunday across many countries. One of the main reasons why lamb is such a widely popular choice for Easter Sunday is that Jesus is thought of by some as the Lamb of God. In the Gospel of John, John the Baptist refers to Jesus as the sacrificial Lamb of God.

What is the most eaten meat on Easter? ›

Ham. Although Easter food traditions in America have been heavily influenced by the customary dishes brought by immigrants from Europe, glazed ham is a popular centerpiece of the American Easter table that is not as common in other parts of the world.

Which meat is traditionally eaten for dinner on Easter Sunday? ›

Ham is the most traditional Easter meat. Although it's also popular at Christmas and many Thanksgiving tables include ham as an additional meat entree, Easter is when ham fully occupies the spotlight. Most conventional hams are cured with sugar or honey, which significantly raises the sugar levels of the final product.

What does Gordon Ramsay serve with lamb? ›

This simply prepared (it's rubbed in a paste of just Dijon mustard, garlic, and herbs) rack of lamb is best served with equally unfussy vegetable sides, like grilled asparagus or baby artichokes.

What seasoning goes with lamb? ›

What spices & seasonings go well with lamb? While you could use many different seasonings for cuts of lamb and lamb chops, spices like rosemary, sage, thyme, paprika, garlic, onion, cumin, nutmeg, cayenne, and salt & pepper are some of the more commonly used.

Which of the following cooking methods is best for rack of lamb? ›

A high-heated oven (450 degrees F) is recommended for roast lamb rack. And it will take somewhere between 15 and 20 minutes to cook. This part of the lamb is typically served pink–rare (internal temperature of 125 degrees F) or medium-rare (internal temperature 135 degrees F).

Why do vegans don t eat meat? ›

Their reasons for eating this way vary. Some vegans do it to improve their health, as research shows that a plant-based diet could lower the risk of certain diseases. Others stay away from meat because they don't want to harm animals or because they want to protect the environment.

What is the best meat for vegans? ›

The 10 best vegan meat alternatives
  • Meat alternatives are growing in popularity. More and more consumers are questioning the consumption of meat and the effects that our diets have on animals, the environment, and our health. ...
  • Tofu. ...
  • Soy protein. ...
  • Tempeh. ...
  • Seitan/wheat protein. ...
  • Lupin protein. ...
  • Green spelt. ...
  • Oat flakes.
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Is lamb an animal or a meat? ›

What Is Lamb? Lamb is the meat of a young domestic sheep, typically around a year old. Since the animal is young, there is little fat or dense muscle, resulting in mild, moist, and tender meat.

What makes lamb taste like lamb? ›

First of all, lamb tastes like lamb because it has a fatty acid that beef doesn't. It gives the meat its distinctive gamey flavour. You either love it, or you don't.

What is a good vegetarian substitute for lamb? ›

Grilled sweet potato and vegetable skewers

Courgette, sweet potato and mushroom skewers are a great alternative to chunks of chicken or lamb.

How to make lamb flavour? ›

Mix paprika, cinnamon, salt, garlic powder, coriander, cumin, cardamom, ginger, turmeric, cayenne, cloves, and saffron together in a large resealable bag. Add lamb to the bag and toss to coat well. Refrigerate for at least 8 hours, preferably overnight.

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