60 Vegan Asian Recipes – Find your new favorite
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There’s something special about trying a recipe for the first time and really loving it. In fact, I still remember how I felt when I realized that I had found the perfect easy vegan Asian meal for the first time.
I was cooking our vegan chickpea curry with a friend and we argued about spices the whole time. But when we sat down to eat, we realized we had something truly special on our hands.
I’m pretty sure that there’s something on this list of vegan Asian recipes that will make you feel the way I did about that curry (and if not here, then definitely in our vegetarian asian recipes compilation).
All this talk of curry might have you thinking of Asian dinner recipes, like cauliflower curry, peanut noodles, or vegan ramen, which you can certainly find below.
But we’ve gone one step further to cover Asian lunch ideas (mostly in the form of Asian salads), like Asian cucumber salad and brussel sprout salad. We’ve even thrown in some exciting sides and dips, like baba ganoush.
But these vegan Asian recipes are too spicy!
If you’re not a big spice fan, don’t worry! We promise that not all of these recipes are spicy, like the vegan sushi recipe.
That being said, Asian cuisine does tend towards spicier dishes, than, say German cuisine. That means that some of these recipes pack a delicious punch.
(If you do choose a spicy recipe, you can always include a little less spice than the recipe asks for, we won’t tell!)
The good news is that spicy food can be good for you!
Spices speed up your metabolism and combat inflammation. In fact, spices might even fight tumours and make you live longer.
That’s right! A steaming bowl of vegan curry might actually extend your life!
So if you choose an option off this list of vegan Asian recipes that has you sniffling from the spice, just remember how much good those spices might be doing for your body.
Mains
1. Vegan Coconut Chickpea Curry
Bonus: healthy, tasty and mega nutritious, can be stored for a while in the fridge
Vegan Chickpea Curry. Our awesome vegan take on the insanely popular dish. Ridiculously tasty and nutritious – just look at all that protein, fibre and iron.
2. Vegan Curry Noodle Bowls
Ready in: 30 minutes
Recipe by: OccasionallyEggs
Bonus: spicy, savory and surprisingly easy!
This simple vegan yellow curry with noodles and coconut milk is made with pantry staples like ginger and turmeric, leaving out any harder to find ingredients for a quick and easy colourful noodle bowl. Packed with veggies and naturally gluten free.
3. Orange Tofu
Ready in: 45 minutes
Recipe by: PlantWell
Bonus: colourful, delicious, and packed with protein!
This crispy vegan orange tofu is so simple to make, low-oil and made with just a few natural ingredients – so much cheaper and tastier than take out!
4. Stir Fry with Peanut Sauce
Bonus: creamy, nutty and easy
A delicious peanut sauce compliments this fantastic stir fry with simple to follow cooking tips. Beginner friendly and super quick to make!
5. Vegan Miso Soup
Ready in: 30 minutes
Recipe by: PlantWell
Bonus: warm, cozy and delicious
This delicious homemade vegan miso soup recipe is so flavorful and comforting (if that sounds yummy, try our other low calorie soups!). Made with vegetable broth, veggies and tofu!
6. Teriyaki Tempeh
Ready in: 40 minutes
Recipe by: VNutrition
Bonus: tasty and full of protein
This is by far the best Teriyaki Tempeh recipe! Tempeh makes a delicious protein addition to any meal. Think you don’t like tempeh? I thought I didn’t either but try this recipe before you give up on i
7. Vegan Vegetable Lo Mein
Bonus: easy, delicious, quick to prepare
Delicious Fake Lo Mein. You’ll find all ingredients in a regular supermarket. Just as delicious as the original and ready in only 20 minutes.
8. Baked Peanut Tofu with Shallots
Ready in: 1 hour 10 minutes
Recipe by: Yupit’sVegan!
Bonus: tangy and protein packed
Take your peanut tofu to the next level! Bake your tofu to crispy perfection, drizzle it with peanut sauce, and top it with tangy pickled shallots and fresh herbs.
9. Spicy Sesame Noodles
Ready in: 20 minutes
Recipe by: LivingSweetMoments
Bonus: quick, easy and full of flavour
These easy to make delicious Vegetarian Spicy Sesame Noodles are ready in 20 minutes or less and is the perfect quick night dinner recipe for your family (check out these easy vegetarian meals for more ready in 30 meals!)
10. Roasted Cauliflower Curry
Bonus: healthy, delicious and full of flavor 🙂
An exciting fusion of Pakistani spices combine with crunchy roasted cauliflower in this classically cooked dish
11. Vegan Bao Buns with Vegetables
Ready in: 30 minutes
Recipe by: WowIt’sVeggie?
Bonus: crispy, exciting and good for you
These vegan bao buns are savory and delicious! They are lightly pan-fried and easy to make.
12. 10-Minute Kung Pao Vegetables
Ready in: 10 minutes
Recipe by: WowIt’sVeggie?
Bonus: simple, quick and healthy
This easy Kung Pao vegetable recipe is so delicious and flavorful! It cooks up in just 10-minutes, making it the perfect meal when you are in a rush but still want something healthy and filling.
13. Chickpea Flour Pancakes
Bonus: very tasty, quick and spicy breakfast
A savory pancake begging to be eaten with pickles and chutneys or yogurts and cream. East meets West with this beautifully, wonderfully healthy dish.
14. Flavourful Pea Pulao with Lemon
Bonus: simple, delicious and versatile dish
Flavourful Pea Pulao with Lemon. A zesty yet sweet, light but filling rice dish handed down through generations.
15. Eggplant with Stir Fry Sauce
Ready in: 30 minutes
Recipe by: SlowtheCookDown
Bonus: sweet, sour and exciting
Roasted baby eggplant is a simple vegan Chinese stir fried dish that comes together quickly for an easy weeknight meal (more vegan Chinese food over here!).
16. Vegan Chickpea Tikka Masala
Ready in: 30 minutes
Recipe by: Sandhya’sKitchen
Bonus: a creamy, spicy, classic
So much better than a takeout and so much quicker! This one pot Vegan Tikka Masala is ready in just 30 minutes (and if this sounds good you need to try these vegetarian one pot meals too!). Serve warm over steamed rice or with naan to scoop out all the creamy sauce.
17. Vegan Bibimbap with Fried Tofu
Ready in: 50 minutes
Recipe by: KeepingthePeas
Bonus: easy, healthy and flavourful
This colorful and flavorful vegan bibimbap is a take on the classic Korean dish! With a combination of fresh vegetables, marinated baked tofu, brown rice, and topped with a spicy and sweet sauce. It’s a delicious way to eat the rainbow!
18. Vegan Dan Dan Noodles
Ready in: 30 minutes
Recipe by: MrsJones’sKitchen
Bonus: spicy, nutty and smooth
Udon noodles, a salty-spicy peanut sauce, and spiced mushrooms all drizzled with chilli oil – optional for younger family members – make this easy and comforting vegan version of a Sichuan classic street food, dan dan noodles.
19. Vegan Coconut Curry
Bonus: easy, tasty and full of health benefits, can be stored for a while in the fridge. Sooooo easy.
This coconut curry is the easiest one we’ve ever made, but mixes it up with the top brass. You won’t find a better effort vs taste curry ANYWHERE!
20. Asian Tofu Rice Bowls
Ready in: 35 minutes
Recipe by: JarofLemons
Bonus: pretty, tasty, and packed with protein
Crispy tofu, savory zucchini, sliced carrots, and fresh avocado, all served over delicious fried rice and covered in a sauce that’s the perfect balance of sweet and savory. If you’re on the search for a quick and easy vegan dinner recipe, these Asian Tofu Rice Bowls are delicious (more quick vegan recipes this way!)!
21. Baked Teriyaki Tofu & Cauliflower
Ready in: 30 minutes
Recipe by: ForkfulofPlants
Bonus: savory, crispy and totally tempting
This baked teriyaki tofu and cauliflower uses a vegan teriyaki sauce for a healthier version of a Japanese classic. Combine it with rice and some crunchy veggies for a perfect meal prep bowl.
22. Easy Vegan Cauliflower Curry
Bonus: great taste, easy and quick meal 🙂
Our stress-free take on the cauliflower classic. Sweet yet punchy, spicy yet smooth. Perfection is here.
23. Vegan Chow Mein
Bonus: easy, delicious and versatile
Bring glory to the kitchen with this awesome Chinese inspired vegan stir fry. Quick, tasty and full of veg!
24. Broad Beans Curry
Ready in: 35 minutes
Recipe by: ThatGirlCooksHealthy
Bonus: warm and filling
Love curry dishes? Then you’re in the right place. A delicious spicy Indian inspired masala curry that is made with broad beans and simmered down with chunks of sweet potato.
25. Sticky Sesame Cauliflower
Ready in: 40 minutes
Recipe by: VeganHugs
Bonus: sweet, sour and delicious
Skip the takeout and make a lighter version at home. This Sticky Sesame Cauliflower is battered and baked to perfection, then smothered in a spicy, sticky-sweet sauce. It’s heavenly!
26. Asian-style Creamy Corn Soup
Bonus: light, tasty, creamy and satisfyingly filling
This speedy and roasted creamy corn soup is here to show the world just how much vegan food rocks. Why should vegans have all the fun?!
27. Asian Tofu with Garlic Sauce
Ready in: 30 minutes
Recipe by: VeggieDesserts
Bonus: a sweet and sour weeknight meal
This pan-fried Asian Tofu with Spicy Garlic Prune Sauce is quick, easy and packed with flavour! It’s a great midweek vegan dinner with a tasty Chinese sauce that’s sweet (from prune juice!), spicy, salty and savoury.
28. Spicy Udon Noodle Soup
Ready in: 20 minutes
Recipe by: SproutsandKrauts
Bonus: quick, easy and full of flavour
This vegan Spicy Udon Noodle Soup comes together in minutes, and makes a perfect quick and easy dinner. Coconut broth, chopped tomatoes, and hot chili oil form a spicy, sour, and creamy elixir that is a flavorful backdrop for tofu, vegetables, and chewy udon noodles.
29. Vegetarian Thai Green Curry
Bonus: quick, healthy and satisfying! 🙂
Ready in 30 minutes and packed full of taste, spice and a fresh lime kick. Delicious, nutritious and it’s even vegan, yaay.
30. Goi Cuon – Vietnamese spring rolls
Bonus: light, fresh and gorgeous
Gỏi cuốn – these summer rolls are easy, authentic and require absolutely no cooking. We’ve even included two simple but to die-for sauces!
31. Asian Mushroom Rice
Ready in: 30 minutes
Recipe by: ThisWifeCooks
Bonus: quick, easy and delectable
Earthy and aromatic, this one-pot rice side dish ready to serve in about 30 minutes. Toss in extra mushrooms, grilled tofu, or roasted veggies for a quick and easy main meal.
32. Vegan Thai Peanut Curry
Ready in: 40 minutes
Recipe by: SixHungryFeet
Bonus: nutty, spicy and colourful
Creamy and delicious Thai inspired curry made with a homemade peanut sauce, fresh vegetables, tofu and coconut milk.
33. Chickpea Stir Fry
Ready in: 25 minutes
Recipe by: VeggiesSavetheDay
Bonus: oil-free, easy and colourful
Chickpea Stir Fry comes together in minutes with simple ingredients (and if you like this, you must try some our fave savory vegan chickpea recipes too!). It’s vegan, gluten-free, and oil-free, and perfect for those who don’t like tofu.
34. Burned Garlic Fried Rice
Ready in: 15 minutes
Recipe by: Madhu’sEverydayIndian
Bonus: Quick and super flavourful
Burned Garlic Fried Rice is made with fried garlic,rice and colorful veggies giving tons of flavor. Delicious and gets done in 20 minutes.
35. Thai Red Curry with Mushrooms
Ready in: 20 minutes
Recipe by: CookingwithNart
Bonus: easy, breezy, beautiful
This Vegan Thai Red Curry with Mushrooms is quick and easy but super flavorful. Ready in just 20 minutes, this healthy mushroom curry is perfect for a midweek meal and also freezer-friendly!
36. Stir-fried Vermicelli Noodles
Ready in: 30 minutes
Recipe by: MyPlantifulCooking
Bonus: packed with protein and veggies
This Chinese stir-fry rice vermicelli noodles, aka fried bee hoon, is a great easy meal to make ! Also happens to be vegan and is ready under 30 mins.
37. Dosakaya Tomato Kura
Ready in: 30 minutes
Recipe by: FatRainbow
Bonus: light and spicy
A healthy and low-calorie yellow cucumber curry that can be served with rice or roti. This andhra style dosakaya tomato kura recipe is ideal for weight loss and calorie counting diets.
38. Easy Vegan Ramen
Ready in: 15 minutes
Recipe by: VeggieDesserts
Bonus: student food but healthier
This easy Vegan Ramen recipe is so tasty. It’s full of noodles, veg, broth and mushrooms. Ready in just 15 mins with no unusual ingredients!
39. Teriyaki Noodles
Ready in: 35 minutes
Recipe by: TheCheekyChickpea
Bonus: simple and savory
Stir fried veggies and noodles tossed in the best homemade teriyaki sauce! Delicious and easy Japanese noodle bowl! Kids love this recipe!
40. Spicy Basil Noodles
Ready in: 30 minutes
Recipe by: Yupit’sVegan!
Bonus: easy, tasty and vegan
Spicy basil noodles, inspired by Thai drunken noodles but made vegan and with more easily-found ingredients.
41. Sesame Noodles
Ready in: 15 minutes
Recipe by: ACedarSpoon
Bonus: bright and fresh
Sesame Noodles mixes noodles, carrots and cucumbers with a delicious Asian sauce, topped with sesame seeds and green onions.
42. Green Coconut Rice Noodles
Ready in: 20 minutes
Recipe by: OccasionallyEggs
Bonus: perfect for spring
These healthy coconut rice noodles are packed with spring green vegetables like asparagus, spinach, peas, and zucchini only need about 15 minutes from start to finish. Vegan, gluten free (with brown rice noodles), and with a creamy coconut milk ginger base.
43. Miso Tahini Shiitake Spaghetti
Ready in: 40 minutes
Recipe by: CookingwithNart
Bonus: creamy, nutty and delicious
This is an easy creamy, nutty meatless spaghetti recipe that’s perfect for your next meatless Monday or even a midweek night. If you’re a fan of tahini or shiitake mushrooms, you’re going to love it!
Sides and Salads
44. Sugar Snap Peas Stir Fry
Ready in: 15 minutes
Recipe by: VeggiesSavetheDay
Bonus: easy, healthy and flavourful
Seasoned with garlic, rice wine vinegar, and tamari, Sugar Snap Peas Stir Fry is a delicious Asian-inspired side dish. And it comes together in only 15 minutes with 5 ingredients.
45. Stir Fry Zucchini Noodles
Ready in: 15 minutes
Recipe by: FlavorMosaic
Bonus: low carb, high flavour
Stir Fry Zucchini Noodles, or zoodles, make a quick and easy low carb side dish that does not require a Spiralizer and is loaded with Asian-inspired flavor (check out more zoodle recipes here!).
46. Crunchy Asian Tofu Salad
Bonus: colourful, delicious, and packed with protein!
Asian Tofu Salad, High in Protein, Low-carb and Vegan. A crunchy and colourful mix of delicious vegan foods that look great and taste even better
47. Asian Brussel Sprouts Salad
Ready in: 35 minutes
Recipe by: CalmEats
Bonus: easy, healthy and delicious
A super simple Asian inspired Brussels Sprouts Salad with a Sweet Chili Sauce. Makes for a perfect salad or side dish.
48. Asian Salad with Ginger Dressing
Ready in: 50 minutes
Recipe by: YummyMummyKitchen
Bonus: fresh, colourful and delightful
This vegetarian and vegan Asian salad is hearty enough for lunch or dinner and filled with healthy ingredients like cabbage, veggies, and cashews. The sesame ginger dressing ads sweet and savory flavor.
49. Thai Quinoa Salad
Bonus: fresh, tasty and incredibly healthy salad
Thai Quinoa Salad – Tropical Vibes. A refreshingly light, tasty Asian super-dish with lots of protein, fiber and tropical flavour. Get your summer feeling here.
50. Vietnamese Noodle Salad
Ready in: 15 minutes
Recipe by: DriveMeHungry
Bonus: bright and summery, with a little bit of spice
This Vietnamese noodle salad is made with vermicelli rice noodles, fresh herbs and vegetables! It’s tossed with a delicious tangy and savory Vietnamese dressing and can be served cold!
51. Irish Bombay Potatoes
Bonus: fast, spicy, delicious and so good!
We guarantee you’ve never eaten curried potatoes this good – they’re the perfect fusion of Indian curry and Irish ingenuity. They will not be beaten.
52. Miso Eggplant
Ready in: 20 minutes
Recipe by: Love&GoodStuff
Bonus: toasty, tangy and tasty
Miso eggplant is a flavourful and easy side dish. Oven roasted eggplant rounds are drizzled with a bright miso sauce made from miso, lime juice & rice wine vinegar.
53. Chinese Cucumber Salad
Ready in: 25 minutes
Recipe by: PinchandSwirl
Bonus: fresh and tangy
Smashing the cucumbers before slicing gives them lots of craggy edges for the spicy, tangy dressing to cling to!
54. Roasted Miso Glazed Radishes
Ready in: 30 minutes
Recipe by: BeyondMereSustenance
Bonus: savory, and flavourful
A low carb and super tasty side dish, Roasted Miso Glazed Radishes (Asian Style) pairs perfectly with Crispy Sesame Tofu… The miso glaze requires a few traditional Japanese ingredients, and the radishes cook in half the time of other root veggies!
55. Asian Edamame Peanut Salad
Ready in: 30 minutes
Recipe by: EatwithClarity
Bonus: crunchy, nutty, and totally healthy
Crunchy, savory, perfectly spicy, this simple Asian crunch edamame salad is the ultimate meal prep lunch recipe. It’s naturally vegan, gluten free, easy to make and drizzled with a peanut dressing that is to die for.
Appetizers, snacks, dips
56. Bang Bang Broccoli
Ready in: 35 minutes
Recipe by: JessicaintheKitchen
Bonus: crispy, spicy and quick
This Bang Bang Broccoli is crispy, sweet & spicy and tossed in a creamy spicy mayo sauce! It’s pretty easy to make, and tastes phenomenal!
57. Vegan Sushi Hand Roll
Ready in: 30 minutes
Recipe by: BelatedBrewery
Bonus: fresh, crunchy and exciting
Try making this cute veggie hand roll and you will satisfy your sushi craving in 30 mins!
58. Garlic Chili Potatoes
Ready in: 20 minutes
Recipe by: PipingPotCurry
Bonus: simple, quick and healthy
Flavorful and easy Garlic Chili Potatoes, made with steamed potatoes, garlic, chili sauce and honey, sprinkled with green onions and sesame seeds. Enjoy them as an appetizer or side!
59. Red Cabbage and Radish Rolls
Ready in: 35 minutes
Recipe by: Erica’sRecipes
Bonus: Crispy and colourful
Crispy spring rolls filled with the most DELICIOUS red cabbage, mushroom, and radish filling you could ever hope for in your life.
60. Baba Ganoush
Bonus: creamy and spreadable
Flatbreads and pitas go perfectly with this beautiful fusion of Arab-Mediterranean cuisines.
Try it right away 🙂
Ingredients
- 3 small eggplants (3 small eggplants = 600-700g in total)
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 tbsp tahini (or sesame paste is fine too)
- 1 lemon (juiced)
- 2 tbsp olive oil (plus a splash when serving the dish)
- 1 tsp paprika powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Optional
- 1 handful pomegranate seeds
- 1 tbsp cilantro/coriander, fresh
Instructions
- Pre-heat the oven to 180ºc.
- Put the eggplants on a oven tray with a splash of olive oil and some salt.
- Using a fork, poke a couple of holes in them.
- Add the garlic cloves as well. No need to peel them.
- Roast until tender ( 25-30 minutes).
- Let the eggplants cool for a while, then slice them open and carve out the “flesh”.
- With a beater or food processor mix the eggplant flesh with the rest of ingredients (juice the lemon and peel the garlic too before you throw it in).
- Serve in a bowl with some paprika and a splash of olive oil for garnish. You can eat as a dip with pitas, flatbread or nachos or as a side dish of main course.
Optional
- Stir in pomegranate seeds and cilantro to give this lovely Baba Ganoush an extra freshness kick.
NOTES
Nutrition
We’ve tried to cover as many cuisines as we can, from Indian food and Chinese food, to Thai food and Vietnamese food (we’ve also covered vegetarian Chinese recipes here, if you are flexible with dairy!).
That means this list of vegan Asian recipes includes tons of vegan tofu recipes and vegan curry recipes, but it will satisfy every craving you might have.
If you don’t find your new favourite recipe in this list, then I think you didn’t read it closely enough. At the very least, we’re sure that you’ll enjoy some of the best vegan Asian recipes that we’ve found, like the vegan stir fry and the zucchini noodles.
Dave Bell
I’m not a foodie, although I do love eating. I believe food should serve us and our goals, not hinder. Taking control and responsibility for what I eat is important to me. Lots of veggie protein is my way forward.
This article has been medically reviewed by James LeBaigue MSc Learn More
James LeBaigue MSc
James has a Masters Degree in Sport and Exercise Nutrition, as well as an Advanced Diploma in Human Nutrition.
He loves combining his scientific knowledge along with food in the real world, and these recipes are the result.
He’s on top of all the latest evidence and guidelines to make sure our nutrition advice on the website is as accurate as it can be.
By day he works as an Advanced Clinical Practitioner in a busy NHS GP Practice.
Each recipe is tested and then eaten (much to James’ delight), many times before it is deemed worthy to be published. Bon appetit!
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These all look so delicious! Saving and working my way through them! Thanks!