If you're looking for a fun twist on a family meal, look no further than these delectable vegetarian Asian recipes. When you're in the mood for takeout but want to save your pennies, ration your precious time and use up some leftover veggies, turn to these recipes.
Put the takeout menu away and head to your kitchen instead. Here are the recipes you need to convince you that you don't need takeout to have a delicious Asian meal.
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Vegetarian won-ton soup
Chinese takeout is a weeknight favorite, but it's often full of MSG, salt and fat. The recipe below is a far healthier version of a favorite: won-ton soup.
For this vegetarian won-ton soup, you'll make your own won-tons with umami-rich shiitake mushrooms and firm tofu. Get the full recipe here.
Chinese takeout is a weeknight favorite, but it's often full of MSG, salt and fat. The recipe below is a far healthier version of a favorite: won-ton soup.
For this vegetarian won-ton soup, you'll make your own won-tons with umami-rich shiitake mushrooms and firm tofu. Get the full recipe here.
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Vegetarian Asian pasta salad
When you’re looking for a refreshing yet filling dish to take to a potluck or on a picnic, pasta salad is probably one of the first things that comes to mind. The recipe below is an ideal choice – it's vegetarian and dairy-free, so it will appeal to just about everyone. Plus, there’s nothing in it that will easily spoil if it’s left out for a bit. Get the full recipe here.
When you’re looking for a refreshing yet filling dish to take to a potluck or on a picnic, pasta salad is probably one of the first things that comes to mind. The recipe below is an ideal choice – it's vegetarian and dairy-free, so it will appeal to just about everyone. Plus, there’s nothing in it that will easily spoil if it’s left out for a bit. Get the full recipe here.
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Vegetarian mushroom chow mein
Sautéed noodles are a kid-friendly treat, but in the recipe below, you're also sneaking in tons of vitamin-rich, healthy veggies. The video below relies on several types of mushrooms for loads of umami flavor without the meat. Get the full recipe here.
Sautéed noodles are a kid-friendly treat, but in the recipe below, you're also sneaking in tons of vitamin-rich, healthy veggies. The video below relies on several types of mushrooms for loads of umami flavor without the meat. Get the full recipe here.
Vegetarian Thai quinoa salad
Thai cuisine offers the ideal balance of sweet, savory, salty and bitter flavors, with just a hint of spice. It's this balance that the recipe below exemplifies, with a combination of grainy quinoa and bright, raw vegetables. A Thai-influenced dressing really sets it apart. Get the full recipe here.
Thai cuisine offers the ideal balance of sweet, savory, salty and bitter flavors, with just a hint of spice. It's this balance that the recipe below exemplifies, with a combination of grainy quinoa and bright, raw vegetables. A Thai-influenced dressing really sets it apart. Get the full recipe here.
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Vegetarian Asian ramen coleslaw
This Asian-style coleslaw gets even more fantastic crunch from the addition of dehydrated ramen noodles. Roasted in the oven, the noodles become caramelized, adding tons of flavor to this salad. As a result, the recipe below isn't just a side salad; it's a complete vegetarian meal. Get the full recipe here.
This Asian-style coleslaw gets even more fantastic crunch from the addition of dehydrated ramen noodles. Roasted in the oven, the noodles become caramelized, adding tons of flavor to this salad. As a result, the recipe below isn't just a side salad; it's a complete vegetarian meal. Get the full recipe here.
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Vegetarian spicy Thai cucumber salad
Thai cuisine offers one of the best balances of sweet, salty, sour and spicy. The classic noodle dish, pad Thai, is only one example. The vegetarian cucumber salad recipe below is just as delicious. An added bonus is that it couldn't be easier to make. Get the full recipe here.
Thai cuisine offers one of the best balances of sweet, salty, sour and spicy. The classic noodle dish, pad Thai, is only one example. The vegetarian cucumber salad recipe below is just as delicious. An added bonus is that it couldn't be easier to make. Get the full recipe here.
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Vegetarian crunchy Thai peanut and quinoa salad
Quinoa makes a delicious base for a vegetarian salad filling enough to become a meal. The quinoa itself is a complete protein and it’s packed with healthy omega-3 fatty acids. The recipe below adds colorful veggies, a tangy-sweet-spicy peanut-butter-based dressing, fresh herbs and crunchy roasted peanuts, making it a guaranteed showstopper. Get the full recipe here.
Quinoa makes a delicious base for a vegetarian salad filling enough to become a meal. The quinoa itself is a complete protein and it’s packed with healthy omega-3 fatty acids. The recipe below adds colorful veggies, a tangy-sweet-spicy peanut-butter-based dressing, fresh herbs and crunchy roasted peanuts, making it a guaranteed showstopper. Get the full recipe here.
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