15 Savory Vegan Recipes for the Chinese New Year

Did you know that 2019 is the Chinese “Year of the Pig”? The pig is the twelfth of all zodiac animals and in Chinese culture their chubby faces and rounded bellies are apparently a symbol of wealth.

If you’re planning on celebrating China’s most important holiday, Chinese New Year (or Spring Festival) this February 5th, know that you can do so without harming pigs or any other animal at all for that matter!

We’ve put together a delectable roundup of 15 vegan savory recipes (+ a bonus sweet recipe) all inspired by Chinese cuisine. Get your chopsticks ready!

Vegetable Lo Mein – Healthier Steps

This flavorful vegetable lo mein is so easy to prepare, healthy and the bonus is it vegan and gluten-free. Made with gluten-free ramen noodles stir-fried with carrots, spinach, pepper, and a delicious lo mein sauce. Click here for the recipe.

Orange cauliflower – Veggie Inspired

Roasted cauliflower in a sticky sweet orange sauce that’s loaded with diced peppers. Ready in less than 30 minutes! Click here for the recipe.

Veggie Fried Rice with Tropical Tahini Sauce – Plant Based Scotty

The taste profile in this recipe is different than any other fried rice you’ve tried before. Scotty from Plant Based Scotty felt it was time to innovate and introduce an underutilized ingredient in all of cooking, tahini sauce. Click here for the recipe.

Crispy Aubergine with a hot sweet & sour sauce – Circus Gardener

This delicious aubergine dish is straightforward to make. The aubergine, in its tempura-like batter, becomes meltingly soft inside but satisfyingly crisp on the outside, and it is beautifully enhanced by the rich, sweet, sour and spicy sauce. Click here for the recipe.

Vegan Air-Fried Cream Cheese Wontons – Very Vegan Val

Crispy wonton shells encase the soft, flavorful, vegan tofu-based cream cheese, filled with scallions and seasoned with sriracha. They are dipped into a sweet, fruity, homemade vegan duck sauce. Click here for the recipe.

Lotus Root Stir Fry – Healthier Steps

Amazing Stir Fry Lotus Root is so easy to prepare, crunchy and tasty with bell pepper, garlic, ginger in a flavorful sauce. Delicious served with rice. Click here for the recipe.

Kung Pao Cauliflower – Circus Gardener

This recipe is a vegan version of a classic meat dish from from China’s Szechuan province, a region with a rich and distinctive cuisine. Named in honour of a 19th century governor of the province, at the heart of the dish is an oil called “ma-la”, which translates as “numbing-spicy hot”. Click here for the recipe.

Veggie Tofu Stir-Fry – Veggiecurean

Add some great sauce, some nuts, and some tofu, and whatever raw veggies you’ve got on hand and you can quickly whip this stir-fry dish. Click here for the recipe.

Vegan Sweet and Sour Tofu – Rhian’s Recipes

This Vegan Sweet and Sour Tofu is super easy to make, packed with veggies and just as delicious as the restaurant version! Click here for the recipe.

Teriyaki Mushroom Bao Buns – Simple Sweet Vegan

A Japanese cooking technique meets a Chinese classic in these homemade bao buns. Click here for the recipe.

Brussels Sprouts Fried Rice – The Nut-Free Vegan

This vegan version of the Chinese takeout classic fried rice stirs things up with some awesome Brussels sprouts thrown into the mix. Click here for the recipe.

Vegan Crispy Duck (Cauliflower) and Pancakes – Veggie Desserts

Vegan crispy duck? Oh yes! Seasoned roasted cauliflower makes an easy and delicious substitution served up with easy homemade pancakes and plum sauce. Click here for the recipe.

Kung Pao Soy Curls – Dianne’s Vegan Kitchen

Spice things up with Kung Pao Soy Curls. This meal comes together quicker than you can pick up take-out, and it’s a great weeknight meal. Click here for the recipe.

Vegan Chinese 5 Spice Noodle Soup – Healthy Helper Blog

This broth-based noodle soup is full of fresh vegetables and tons of delicious Asian flair! Ginger, garlic, onion, and the all important Chinese 5-Spice make for an incredibly flavorful soup. Perfect for when you’re craving the warmth of comfort food! Click here for the recipe.

Vegan Sesame Tofu – Rhian’s Recipes

This Vegan Sesame Tofu is easy to make and just as delicious as the restaurant version! A great quick plant-based dinner for the whole family to enjoy! Click here for the recipe.

BONUS RECIPE!

Jade Truffles – Unconventional Baker

In Chinese culture jade (the stone) is symbolic of 5 virtues: compassion, wisdom, courage, modesty, and justice. We’re not saying you’ll obtain all these virtues from eating these gorgeous truffles, but it’s worth a shot! Click here for the recipe.

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