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 goes well with racks of lamb? ›

  • Greek Salad with Lamb.
  • Couscous with Lamb.
  • Mashed Potatoes with Lamb.
  • Roasted Zucchini with Lamb.
  • Mediterranean Yellow Rice with Lamb.
  • Pita Bread and Tzatziki Sauce with Lamb.
  • Za'atar Roasted Carrots with Lamb.
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What is a vegetarian substitute for lamb? ›

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

What is plant-based lamb made of? ›

Made with an ingenious mix of vegetable and wheat proteins and seasoned with classic Greek flavours, we're 100% confident that you'll be 100% in love with 100% NOT lamb.

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

This often means the use of copious seasonings and spices, yeast extracts, enhancers like nut-based sauces and mushrooms, and coconut oil. Due to various ingredients and processes used, some brands of plant-based meat have actually accomplished the flavor of real meat…

How to make plant-based meat taste like real 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.

Should I trim all the fat off a rack of lamb? ›

When you buy a rack of lamb it usually comes with a thick layer of fat on top. Whilst this is okay to cook, it will take a while to render down, so it's best to trim it off. You can ask your butcher to do this or you can do it yourself.

What herbs go good with rack of lamb? ›

Which herbs go with lamb (and how to grow them)
  • Rosemary and lamb. With its woody flavour, rosemary is the perfect companion for your favourite lamb dish. ...
  • Mint and lamb. Taking its roots from Middle Eastern dishes, mint is often used when cooking more complex lamb dishes. ...
  • Oregano and lamb. ...
  • Thyme and lamb.

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).

What are three 3 examples of meat substitutes used in vegetarian and vegan dishes? ›

Australian Dietary Guidelines suggest nuts, seeds, legumes, beans and tofu as alternatives to animal foods for everyone, not just for those following vegetarian or vegan diets. These foods boost dietary variety and can be a valuable, affordable source of protein and other nutrients found in meat.

What is seitan made of? ›

Seitan is a plant-based meat substitute made out of wheat gluten. It's made by rinsing prepared wheat dough to remove the starch, leaving a sticky mass of protein that can be flavored, cooked, and used in a number of dishes.

What is a silent vegetarian? ›

Most couples opt to prepare for two animal proteins and a "silent," or unadvertised, vegetarian option available upon request.

What is mock lamb? ›

It looks like lamb, tastes like lamb, cooks like lamb, so it's difficult to believe it's not lamb. This innovative plant-based meat is the only product we know that has nailed the texture and taste of slow roast lamb. It's deep, rich meaty flavour opens up endless possibilities in the kitchen.

Why does lamb taste like farm? ›

With lamb, its earthy, natural flavor is influenced by the grass the animal eats. Compare this to cows, which subsist on grains for most of their lives, and it's easy to see why lamb tastes so much different. Also, some parts of the lamb will taste gamier than others.

What makes lamb taste like lamb? ›

It's called branched-chain fatty acid. This is something that humans can detect at tiny levels. It's what gives lamb this gamy, more earthy taste than beef. SS: The New Zealand lamb that I eat -- which is pretty much all we can find -- tastes very different to me.

How to make vegan meat taste better? ›

Combine sage, thyme, marjoram, rosemary, celery seed, allspice, and black pepper to make your own “poultry” seasoning. Blend chili powder, paprika, oregano, cumin, coriander, mustard powder, brown sugar, salt, and pepper to create your own spice rub for seitan steaks.

What gives lamb its taste? ›

In lamb, branched chain fatty acids of 8 to 10 carbons are believed to strongly contribute to its characteristic flavor. Oxidation products from long-chain unsaturated fatty acids also contribute to flavor intensity in lamb.

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