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    You are here: Home / Roundups / 50+ Chinese Inspired Vegan Recipes for Chinese New Year

    LAST UPDATED: February 15, 2022 • FIRST PUBLISHED: February 4, 2019

    50+ Chinese Inspired Vegan Recipes for Chinese New Year

    Vegan Chinese Recipes

    Skip the takeout and whip up your favorite Chinese dishes at home! This collection includes everything from potstickers to lo mein to General Tso's tofu. All delicious and totally vegan!

    Vegan Chinese Recipes

    Let's talk about Chinese zodiac signs. There's something to them. For most of my life, I thought this was a bunch of nonsense. I was told, some time when I was very young, that I born under the sign of the monkey, because I was born in 1980. Outgoing, charming, party animal...that made absolutely no sense.

    I didn't figure out what was going on until a couple of years ago when I went to see the Chinese New Year parade in Philly, in February. That's when it occurred to me that because I was born in January (before the start of the new year), I must be associated with the previous sign: the sheep. Sensitive, quiet, creative...now that made sense! Keep this in mind next time you read about your sign on a Chinese restaurant menu.

    You could also just skip the restaurant, and celebrate Chinese New Year at home, vegan style. I'm here to help, with my favorite vegan Chinese recipes, or at least, Chinese-inspired recipes

    This year's Chinese New Year celebration falls on February 5th, when we enter the year of the pig.

    Appetizers

    Smoky Tofu Dumplings with Sweet Chili Dipping Sauce

    Smoky Tofu Dumplings with Sweet Chili Dipping Sauce on a Plate

    Steamed Tofu Pot Stickers

    Chunky Edamame Wontons

    Veggie Scallion Pancakes

    Chinese Steamed Buns - China Sichuan Food

    Gluten Free Potstickers Filled with Sweet and Sour Tempeh - Vegan Richa

    Sticky Rice Mushroom Shumai - The Woks of Life

    Vegan Bao Buns

    Hand Holding a Shiitake Mushroom Vegan Bao Bun

    Vegetable Spring Rolls - Steamy Kitchen

    Chinese Salt and Pepper Tofu - Veggie Belly

    Chinese Potato Pancake - China Sichuan Food

    Soups & Salads

    Shiitake Wonton Soup

    Vegan Wonton Soup in a Bowl with Spoon

    Hot and Sour Soup with Bok Choy

    Faux Pork Wonton Soup with Bok Choy - Olives for Dinner

    Nine Vegetable Hot and Sour Soup - Eats Well With Others

    Vegan Chinese Salad - Simple Vegan Blog

    Chinese Spinach and Peanut Salad - Omnivore's Cookbook

    Chinese Cucumber Salad - Kalyn's Kitchen

    Vegan Crock Pot Chinese Hot Pot -Noshing with the Nolands

    Noodles

    Vegan Vegetable Lo Mein

    Bowl of Vegan Vegetable Lo Mein with Chopsticks, Drinking Glass and Scallions in the Background

    Veggie Chow Mein - Amuse Your Bouche

    Roasted Eggplant + Noodles with Chinese Black Vinegar Dressing - My Darling Lemon Thyme

    Vegetable Stir Fry Mung Bean Noodles - Healthy Nibbles and Bits

    Vegan Chow Mein

    Chinese Five Spice Vegetable and Noodle Stir Fry - The Taste Space

    Vegan Shanghai Noodles

    15 Minute Hot Oil Noodles - The Woks of Life

    Vegan Dan Dan Noodles - Serious Eats

    Fried Rice

    Brussels Sprout Fried Rice with Spicy Baked Tofu

    Brussels Sprout Fried Rice with Spicy Baked Tofu in a Bowl with Chopsticks

    Cauliflower Fried Rice

    Vegan Chinese Fried Rice - Simple Vegan Blog

    Sriracha Fried Rice - Appetite for China

    Main Dishes

    Tofu Stir-Fry with Garlic Sauce

    Tofu Stir-Fry in a Skillet with Serving Spoon

    General Tso's Tofu

    Hoisin Tofu with Mushrooms and Cauliflower Rice

    Pineapple Sweet and Sour Tofu

    Szechuan Eggplant with Tofu

    Crispy Tofu with Chinese Black Bean Sauce

    Vegan Egg Foo Young

    Vegan Egg Foo Young with Napkin, Chopsticks, and Water Glass

    Crispy Orange Ginger Tofu with Broccoli

    Kung Pao Lentils - Vegan Richa

    Sweet and Sour Brussels Sprouts

    Spicy Hunan Cauliflower

    Sweet and Sour Crispy Mock Chicken Stir Fry - Olives for Dinner

    Chinese Vegetarian Chicken with Simple Five Spice Sauce - Fat Free Vegan Kitchen

    Pineapple and Cashew Stir Fry - Amuse Your Bouche

    Sticy Lemon Cauliflower

    Sticky Lemon Cauliflower in a Bowl Topped with Scallions

    Kung Pao Tofu

    Sweet and Sour Cauliflower - The Veg Life

    Kung Pao Brussels Sprouts - Appetite for China

    Mongolian Soy Curls - Vegan Yumminess

    Peking Chickpeas with Mandarin Pancakes

    Sticky Sesame Cauliflower

    Chinese Cabbage and Five-Spice Seitan with Fermented Black Beans - The Taste Space

    Sichuan Tofu with Garlic Sauce - Fat Free Vegan Kitchen

    Mapo Tofu with Mushrooms - China Sichuan Food

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    1. janet @ the taste space says

      February 16, 2015 at 2:46 pm

      Thanks for the shout-out, Alissa. Lots of great vegan options for a not-so-vegan-friendly cuisine. :)

      Reply
    2. Marie says

      February 16, 2015 at 4:27 pm

      That's funny, I'm a monkey too and an introvert. Certainly not the life of the party.
      I like to celebrate Chinese New Year too, even if I'm not Asian. Any excuse is good to eat more Asian inspired vegan food...

      Reply
    3. KalynsKitchen says

      February 16, 2015 at 5:21 pm

      What a fun idea for a post! And so many tasty ideas. Thanks for including my recipe.

      Reply
    4. Iosune | Simple Vegan Blog says

      February 17, 2015 at 4:26 am

      Great post!!! Thanks a lot for including our recipes :) Have a nice day!!!!

      Reply
    5. Lisa @ Healthy Nibbles & Bits says

      February 17, 2015 at 12:18 pm

      Thanks for including my noodle stir fry in this post! There's so many great dishes here!

      Reply
    6. KalynsKitchen says

      December 31, 2015 at 7:52 pm

      Thanks for the shout-out and fun discovering your blog!

      Reply
    7. Tara says

      March 07, 2016 at 10:44 pm

      Love to mix things up with a little vegan dish every now and then, I mostly go for vegetarian but hey, a lot of these recipes can change my mind!! Thanks for including ours!

      Reply
    8. Zoe Tassava says

      December 22, 2016 at 10:53 pm

      Aww...has nobody come up with any good vegan Chinese desserts?

      Reply
      • Alissa Saenz says

        December 23, 2016 at 8:38 am

        There are a few out there, but the recipes are much tougher to find. I'll keep that in mind for a future round-up. :)

        Reply
      • Irene says

        February 27, 2019 at 10:20 pm

        Mochi balls that can have kobocha squash rolled in the dough, almond jelly made with agar agar, sticky rice with adzuki bean paste.

        Reply
    9. Susan says

      June 11, 2017 at 10:39 pm

      This is a lovely find so wounderfull vegan dishes a lovely variety simple great photos and explains.

      Reply
      • Alissa Saenz says

        June 15, 2017 at 8:30 pm

        Thank you!

        Reply
    10. Lindsey Fine says

      December 06, 2017 at 11:39 pm

      Hi! I'm Lindsey
      Thanks for the vegan recipes. I'm an owner of "Happy Buddha" restaurant in the beautiful city of Shanghai. We are launching a crowdfunding campaign to help make the move to become 100% plant-based in 2018! With your help, we will continue to make Shanghai healthier and happier. Please help us spread the news! Thank you! https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/help-us-spread-more-vegan-love-in-shanghai-restaurant-food#/

      Reply
    11. Nimra says

      February 05, 2019 at 1:27 am

      I love your website. :-)
      Every recipe I've tried so far has been amazing. Is there any chance you might publish a cookbook? Even if it was only a 'best of' with recipes you already published here, I might buy it ! Hope you continue to post for a very long time.
      Greetings from Germany
      Nimra

      Reply
      • Alissa Saenz says

        February 08, 2019 at 6:44 pm

        Aw... thank you so much Nimra! I've talked to publishers in the past, but haven't found the right fit or the right time! I hope to publish a book at some point though, and I really appreciate the encouragement!

        Reply
    12. Jane Powell says

      February 10, 2019 at 11:55 am

      Great compilation of recipes can’t wait to try the egg foo young!

      Reply
      • Alissa Saenz says

        February 10, 2019 at 8:36 pm

        Thank you! Enjoy!!

        Reply
    13. Claire Amber says

      December 27, 2019 at 2:47 am

      Thanks, so much, for putting this list together! I really appreciate that it's organized by type, like appetizers, soups, main dishes, etc. That makes it much easier to navigate than similar posts, that I've seen. I'm new to the vegan scene, and I'm not sure that I'm gonna go all-in. But, for health reasons, I'm trying to find ways to eat a more plant-based diet (and get enough protein), while relying on my love of international cuisine, for flavor.

      Reply
      • Alissa Saenz says

        December 29, 2019 at 3:24 pm

        Wonderful! I'm glad this is helpful to you. I hope you have a chance to give a few of these a try!

        Reply
    14. Elizabeth Foley says

      February 15, 2020 at 12:53 pm

      Thank you for all these wonderful classic favorites turned vegan! My husband is a chef and we’ve been vegan for going on two years now. I wouldn’t change it for the world, but I have missed having Chinese cuisine in my life. Especially Seasame Chicken and Generals Tso Chicken, which I ate regularly to be honest. To have these recipes without having cruelty involved is going to be a huge deal for us. Thank you again! 😊

      Reply
      • Alissa Saenz says

        February 16, 2020 at 2:52 pm

        Very welcome!! I'm so glad you're enjoying the recipes!

        Reply
    15. Johanna says

      November 06, 2021 at 2:51 am

      Thanks for this great compilation! I, too, was mislead about my Chinese animal. I thought that I was a Dog for 1970, but my birthday is 2 Feb and the Dog started on the 4th. That makes me a rooster. I think I'm a combination. I'll do more research.

      Reply

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