Asian Vegetarian Dinner Recipes From Top Chefs

Name: Chinese Eggplant
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 8 garlic cloves, whole; 1 1/2 tbsp chili-garlic sauce; 2 inch knob of fresh ginger, peeled; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 4 Chinese eggplant, cut into ½-inch thick discs; 1 bunch of thinly sliced scallions, whites and greens separated; 3 tbsp canola or vegetable oil, plus more for sautéing; 1/2 cup(s) Shaoxing cooking wine, see notes 1; 1/4 cup(s) Chinese black rice vinegar, see notes 2; 1/2 cup(s) soy sauce; 2 tbsp Hoisin sauce; 1 tsp white sugar; 1 tsp accent seasoning or MSG; 1/2 cup(s) water; 2 tbsp sesame oil; 3 tbsp sesame seeds, toasted; 1 bunch of cilantro, roughly chopped

Take your usual supper selections global with Asian vegetarian dinner recipes in the mix. Take-out specialties are just the beginning of these simple recipes. You'll also find healthy Asian vegetarian dinner recipes with a plant-forward profile, as well as spicy dinner recipes that make the most of the region's renowned spices and seasonings. If you're looking to turn over a new leaf in your home cooking with this thoughtful curated collection.

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Chinese Eggplant

Dinner | Chinese

410 CAL.

Chinese Eggplant

18 Ingredients - 7 Steps - 35m

Broaden your eggplant horizons with this quick and easy braised Chinese eggplant recipe. Cooked in a spicy yet savory Sichuan-style sauce, the eggplant becomes meltingly tender and makes for a delicious side to any Chinese dinner.

Verified Chef

Chef Jared

410 CALORIES / SERVING

Shahi Paneer

Dinner | Indian

740 CAL.

Shahi Paneer

27 Ingredients - 13 Steps - 1h 20m

This creamy shahi paneer is a classic vegetarian Indian gravy-based dish. Perfectly balanced with spice and mild sweetness, it can be paired with your favorite Indian flatbreads like naan, tandoori roti or even with rice.

Verified Chef

Chef Ekta

740 CALORIES / SERVING

Coconut Curry Chickpeas

Dinner | Indian

625 CAL.

Coconut Curry Chickpeas

17 Ingredients - 8 Steps - 40m

Coconut curry chickpeas is a delightful blend of chickpeas, aromatic spices, and creamy coconut, creating a rich and exotic curry. This vegan dish offers a harmonious fusion of flavors, delivering a taste of the tropics with every bite. ItвЂ™s the perfect quick and satisfying meal that's both flavorful and nutritious.

Verified Chef

Chef Kevin R.

625 CALORIES / SERVING

Korean Spicy Noodles (Bibim Guksu)

Dinner | Korean

1553 CAL.

Korean Spicy Noodles (Bibim Guksu)

12 Ingredients - 6 Steps - 20m

Korean spicy noodles, also known as bibim guksu, is a piquant, zesty and slightly sweet dish. This addictive fiery Korean noodle dish will be a new favorite for spicy food lovers.

Giselle Park

1553 CALORIES / SERVING

Teriyaki Bowl

Dinner | Asian

906 CAL.

Teriyaki Bowl

28 Ingredients - 8 Steps - 55m

Tender bites of steak and vegetables combine to create this delicious teriyaki bowl. Drizzled with a homemade teriyaki sauce, itвЂ™s a comforting, satisfying meal.

Verified Chef

Chef Timothy

906 CALORIES / SERVING

Dal Tadka

Dinner | Indian

190 CAL.

Dal Tadka

21 Ingredients - 14 Steps - 40m

This simple and wholesome vegetarian dal tadka is an Indian lentil dish where lentils are cooked and finished with spices tempered in ghee or oil. Flavourful, highly nutritious and easy to put together, this versatile dal tadka recipe can be made indulgent with a smoky restaurant flavor or in a simpler homestyle version.

Verified Chef

Chef Ekta

190 CALORIES / SERVING

Pumpkin Curry Soup

Appetizer | Indian

277 CAL.

Pumpkin Curry Soup

14 Ingredients - 6 Steps - 25m

Pumpkin curry soup is hearty and satisfying. This creamy pumpkin soup gets its flavors from rich coconut milk and warm curry spices.

Verified Chef

Chef Rachel S.

277 CALORIES / SERVING

Japanese Eggplant

Dinner | Asian

450 CAL.

Japanese Eggplant

9 Ingredients - 7 Steps - 40m

Long and slender, thin-skinned Japanese eggplant transforms into a luxuriously tender entree after broiling. Topped with a sweet and salty miso glaze, it makes a quick vegan meal with a side of steamed rice.

Giselle Park

450 CALORIES / SERVING

Firecracker Meatballs

Dinner | Italian

391 CAL.

Firecracker Meatballs

8 Ingredients - 5 Steps - 45m

These vegan firecracker meatballs are high in protein and go well with almost anything. Influenced by Indian cuisine, these Indo-American meatballs pop with deep flavors and are simple to make.

Verified Chef

Chef Raina

391 CALORIES / SERVING

Korean Tofu Soup (Soondubu Jjigae)

Dinner | Korean

253 CAL.

Korean Tofu Soup (Soondubu Jjigae)

14 Ingredients - 5 Steps - 30m

Korean tofu soup, also known as soondubu jjigae, is a classic Korean kimchi tofu soup that comes together in less than 30-minutes and packs a punch of heat. Using soft or silken tofu and eggs provides protein, making this spicy tofu soup recipe a fast and easy weeknight meal loaded with flavor. While this Korean soup recipe calls for some ingredients that may be a little difficult to find, there are substitutions in the notes that may not be traditional but will still provide delicious results.

Verified Chef

Chef Mike M.

253 CALORIES / SERVING

Vegetarian Pad Thai

Dinner | Thai

333 CAL.

Vegetarian Pad Thai

20 Ingredients - 9 Steps - 25m

Ditch the takeout with this vegetarian pad thai. Delicate rice noodles are coated with a lip-smackingly savory sauce that comes together in a snap.

Verified Chef

Chef Rebecca L.

333 CALORIES / SERVING

Rice Porridge

Dinner | Chinese

330 CAL.

Rice Porridge

6 Ingredients - 4 Steps - 55m

This tender and soft rice porridge, also known as congee, only uses a few ingredients and is simple to make. Soothing and warming, it is a comforting, easy-to-digest meal.

Verified Chef

Chef Carlos

330 CALORIES / SERVING

Rice Paper Rolls (Summer Rolls)

Dinner | Asian

564 CAL.

Rice Paper Rolls (Summer Rolls)

23 Ingredients - 10 Steps - 25m

These vegan rice paper rolls, also known as summer rolls, are crisp, bright and filled with crunchy vegetables, rice noodles and herbs. Incorporating vegetables to your meals has never been easier.

Giselle Park

564 CALORIES / SERVING

Vietnamese Meatballs (BГєn ChбєЈ)

Brunch | Asian

2400 CAL.

Vietnamese Meatballs (BГєn ChбєЈ)

29 Ingredients - 11 Steps - 1h 20m

Vietnamese Meatballs (bun cha) are traditionally served as lunch but can also be served as a flavorful brunch or dinner. A Hanoi classic, it features smokey grilled pork meatballs, marinated pork belly and fresh rice noodles that hit all the right notes, sweet, salty and savory.

Verified Chef

Chef John N. N.

2400 CALORIES / SERVING

Bok Choy Stir Fry

Dinner | Chinese

734 CAL.

Bok Choy Stir Fry

9 Ingredients - 6 Steps - 20m

Bok choy stir fry is an easy vegan dish that is perfect for busy weeknights. Nutritious bok choy is stir-fried with fragrant garlic and ginger until impeccably crisp-tender.

Giselle Park

734 CALORIES / SERVING

General Tso Tofu

Dinner | Chinese

363 CAL.

General Tso Tofu

23 Ingredients - 10 Steps - 55m

Enjoy a classic Chinese takeout dish with a vegan spin at home with this General Tso tofu. Crispy cubes of tofu are coated in a glistening sweet and spicy sauce and served with freshly steamed rice.

Giselle Park

363 CALORIES / SERVING

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