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The Lunar New Year 农历新年 (Nónglì Xīnnián), also known as the Spring Festival 春节 (Chūnjié) in Chinese culture, is one of the most important holidays in many Asian cultures. In 2025, it begins on Wednesday, January 29, and is celebrated for 15 days, culminating in the Lantern Festival. This is the Year of the Snake, and communities across Asia and around the world celebrate with various traditions, one of the most important being food. As we welcome the new year, many people also choose to celebrate with compassion by enjoying plant-based dishes that honor the spirit of renewal and harmony with nature.

Lunar New Year dishes are rich in symbolism, each representing wishes for the coming year. These interpretations can vary by culture and region, but here are a few common examples:

Dumplings represent wealth, especially in northern Chinese traditions.
Spring Rolls symbolize gold bars and wealth.
Noodles represent longevity and are often served uncut.
Nian Gao, a sticky rice cake, symbolizes growth and progress in Chinese culture.
Vegetable Dishes represent health and well-being.

We have gathered a few delicious plant-based recipes for you to enjoy, some of which are traditional Lunar New Year dishes, while others are inspired by Asian cuisine. Give them a try and tell us what you think.

Sizzling Green Beans From World of Vegan

Vegetable dishes represent health and well-being during the Lunar New Year. These sizzling, crunchy green beans are bursting with bold, delicious flavors. This mouthwatering recipe is easy and quick to make. Add some colorful veggies like red bell peppers, sliced carrots, or snow peas for additional color. Chopped nuts give it an extra crunch. You can also try this recipe with other vegetables like broccoli, green bell peppers, water chestnuts, or snow peas. Get creative. Serve this tasty dish over sticky rice.

Vegan New Year’s Dumplings From One Green Planet

Dumplings represent wealth in many Lunar New Year traditions. These tasty dumplings, filled with vegetables and tofu, are perfect for dipping in ginger or chili sauce. Recipes for both sauces are included. This dumpling guide walks you through the process of making your own wrappers. However, if you are strapped for time, you could get away with store-bought wrappers.

Vegan Nian Gao (Sticky Rice Cake) From Nuttelex

This traditional sweet rice cake symbolizes growth and prosperity in Chinese culture. It is steamed rather than baked. You can eat it fresh for a soft and chewy texture or pan-fry it for a caramelized coating. The recipe calls for “brown sugar slabs,” a traditional Chinese sweetener. You can find this at your local Asian grocer. Garnish this tasty cake with a red date for a beautiful presentation.

Takeaway-Style Plain Chow Mein From My Morning Mocha

This easy-to-make noodle dish (representing longevity) tastes just like a delicious takeaway. It only takes about ten minutes to prepare. Directions for a delicious, homemade chow Mein sauce are included. Chow Mein is quite versatile. You can serve it by itself or with vegetables or vegan meats. While traditional dishes might use chicken to represent wholeness and prosperity, vegan alternatives like tofu or vegan chicken can be used to achieve a similar symbolic meaning. Garnish your dish with chopped spring onions or sesame seeds. Serve alongside other Asian dishes. Store leftovers in the fridge or freeze some for later.

Vegetable Lo Mein From Strength and Sunshine

It will only take ten minutes to assemble this vegan, gluten-free Lo Mein. This recipe swaps the whole wheat-based noodles for stir-fried rice noodles to make the dish gluten-free. The delicious noodles and crunchy, steamed vegetables are a perfect side with any Asian meal. If you do not have time to chop all of those veggies, a frozen stir-fry mix works fine.

Sweet and Sour Broccoli (with Tofu) From Where is My Spoon

This simple recipe comes together in around thirty minutes. Crisp broccoli florets and tender tofu make a great pair when tossed in a sweet and sour sauce with fresh ginger and garlic. The tofu is great for this dish because it fully absorbs all of the rich flavors. Top this delicious recipe with sesame seeds and chopped scallions.

Chinese Jackfruit Stir Fry (Vegan Beef and Broccoli) From Vegan Punks

Jackfruit is a versatile replacement for many meats. It is an excellent beef substitute for this vegan alternative to broccoli and beef. Use green (young) jackfruit in brine for this easy, twenty-minute recipe. A Chinese brown sauce shines like a superstar in this dish. Links to a delicious vegan version are provided alongside the recipe. Add some cashews if you want an extra crunch. Top this tasty stir fry with sesame seeds and serve with rice noodles, wheat noodles, or rice.

Vegan Sesame Chicken From Serene Trail

It only takes 30 minutes to whip up a batch of this delicious, crispy vegan sesame chicken. This dish is cheaper than takeout and just as delicious. There are two ways to prepare the tasty chick’n pieces. Dip them in batter and fry them, or follow the package instructions to cook them. Then, toss them in the sticky, sweet sesame sauce. Add some sriracha, red pepper flakes, or chili paste to spice up the dish. If you do not have chick’n, try seitan, super firm tofu cubes, soy curls, or mushrooms.

Vegan Mantou (Steamed Buns) From Greedy Girl Gourmet

This delicious matcha bun recipe uses regular all-purpose flour instead of potentially hard-to-find Hong Kong/bao/super bleached flour. It calls for baking powder and yeast, so it only needs one rise instead of the traditional two, making it faster and easier to prepare. You will find plenty of tips for using a metal steamer with a glass lid instead of the usual bamboo steamer. Serve them plain or dip them in condensed milk. You can even eat them with curry. This recipe is great if you want to make a big batch and freeze some for later. Simply steam them again to reheat.

Haw Leather (Healthy Hawthorn Candy) From Earth to Veg

If you like Fruit Rollups, you will love this Asian-inspired Haw Leather. This sweet treat is made with all-natural ingredients and keeps for a long time. This recipe only requires three simple ingredients: Chinese hawberries, sugar, and water. Cranberries are a good alternative if you cannot find hawberries. You can choose between white granulated sugar or traditional Chinese rock sugar. Dry the puréed paste in the oven or on the stovetop, then wrap tightly. Store for up to a week at room temperature or freeze for later.

General Tso’s Tofu From Simple Vegan Blog

This spicy, savory tofu recipe takes about 30 minutes to prepare. It is sautéed in oil rather than fried, and the recipe page gives tips for making the dish oil-free if you prefer. If tofu is not your thing, you could try some cauliflower instead. You can also adjust the amount of vinegar to your own taste. Garnish with chopped chives and sesame seeds, then serve with rice alongside a tasty vegetable dish. Store in the refrigerator for up to five days.

Quick Asian Cabbage Salad From Garlic and Zest

Tossing this awesome Asian slaw side dish together is quick and easy. It takes around 15 minutes. Use a shredded coleslaw mix to speed up this recipe. Add fresh lime, cilantro, mint, jalapeño, and peanuts. There are also many creative variations to this recipe. Add some crushed, crunchy ramen noodles. Try nuts other than peanuts. Throw in some snow peas, sugar snap peas, or julienned red bell pepper strips. You can even use broccoli slaw mix instead of coleslaw mix.
Top this delicious dish with toasted sesame seeds before serving.

Braised Aubergine and Tofu From Cooking with Camilla

This tasty eggplant recipe is overflowing with sweet and salty umami flavors. It has chewy shiitake mushrooms, crispy tofu, and delicious aubergines (eggplants). You can make your own Hoisin sauce with the included recipe or use store-bought if you are in a hurry. This nutritious recipe only takes 30 minutes to prep. It is also great to make in advance and reheat.

Spicy Vegan Hot Pot From Full of Plants

This easy, flavorful recipe is spicy, sour, and a little bit sweet. The broth has ingredients like lemongrass, ginger, and chiles. Choose from a number of add-ins, such as noodles, sliced mushrooms, vegan proteins, or green vegetables. The recipe serves 3-4. Double the broth if you have more guests coming.

Enjoying the Lunar New Year

As you explore these recipes and celebrate a compassionate Lunar New Year, we encourage you to learn more about the cultural significance behind the dishes and traditions. Lunar New Year is a time of family, reflection, and hope for the future, and food plays a central role in bringing people together. By preparing these dishes with respect and curiosity, you can honor the rich heritage of this vibrant celebration shared by many cultures.

用美味植物料理庆祝农历新年

農曆新年，在中國文化中也稱為春節，是許多亞洲文化中最重要的節日之一。2025年的農曆新年將於1月29日星期三開始，並持續慶祝15天，最終以元宵節作為結束。這一年是蛇年，亞洲及世界各地的社區會以各種傳統方式慶祝，其中最重要的之一就是美食。在迎接新年之際，許多人也選擇以慈悲之心慶祝，享用植物性料理，以尊重新生的精神與自然的和諧。

農曆新年的菜餚富含象徵意義，每一道都代表著對來年的美好願望。這些象徵意義可能因文化和地區而有所不同，但以下是一些常見的例子：

餃子代表財富，尤其是在中國北方的傳統中。
春捲象徵金條和財富。
麵條代表長壽，通常以未切斷的形式上桌。
年糕，一種糯米糕，象徵著成長和進步。
蔬菜料理 代表健康和幸福。

我們為您收集了一些美味的植物性食譜，其中一些是傳統的農曆新年菜餚，另一些則是受亞洲美食啟發的創意料理。試試看，並告訴我們您的想法！

香脆青豆

來自 World of Vegan

蔬菜料理在農曆新年期間代表著健康和幸福。這些香脆的青豆充滿了濃郁的美味，這道令人垂涎的食譜簡單又快速。可以加入一些彩色蔬菜，如紅甜椒、胡蘿蔔片或雪豆，增添色彩。切碎的堅果提供了額外的口感。您也可以用其他蔬菜嘗試這道食譜，如西蘭花、青椒、荸薺或雪豆。發揮創意，將這道美味的菜餚搭配糯米飯一起享用。

純素新年餃子

來自 One Green Planet

餃子在許多農曆新年傳統中代表財富。這些美味的餃子以蔬菜和豆腐為餡料，非常適合搭配薑汁或辣椒醬食用。食譜中包含了兩種醬汁的做法。這份餃子指南將帶您一步步製作餃子皮。如果時間緊迫，也可以使用現成的餃子皮。

純素年糕

來自 Nuttelex

這道傳統的甜糯米糕象徵著成長和繁榮。它是蒸製而非烤製的。您可以新鮮食用，享受柔軟而有嚼勁的口感，或者煎至外層焦糖化。食譜中使用了傳統的中式「紅糖磚」，您可以在當地的亞洲雜貨店找到。用紅棗裝飾這道美味的糕點，呈現出美麗的外觀。

外賣風味炒麵

來自 My Morning Mocha

這道簡單易做的麵食（代表長壽）味道就像美味的外賣。只需大約十分鐘即可完成。食譜中包含了自製炒麵醬汁的做法。炒麵非常百搭，可以單獨食用，也可以搭配蔬菜或純素肉類。雖然傳統菜餚可能使用雞肉來代表完整和繁榮，但您可以使用豆腐或純素雞肉來達到類似的象徵意義。用切碎的青蔥或芝麻裝飾您的菜餚，並搭配其他亞洲菜餚一起享用。將剩餘的食物存放在冰箱中，或冷凍以備後用。

蔬菜撈麵

來自 Strength and Sunshine

這道純素、無麩質的撈麵只需十分鐘即可完成。這份食譜將全麥麵條換成炒米粉，使其成為無麩質料理。美味的麵條和脆嫩的蒸蔬菜是任何亞洲餐點的完美配菜。如果沒有時間切菜，可以使用冷凍的炒菜混合包。

甜酸西蘭花（配豆腐）

來自 Where is My Spoon

這道簡單的食譜大約需要三十分鐘完成。脆嫩的西蘭花和柔軟的豆腐搭配新鮮薑蒜的甜酸醬，相得益彰。豆腐能充分吸收所有濃郁的風味。在這道美味的菜餚上撒上芝麻和切碎的青蔥。

中式菠蘿蜜炒菜（純素牛肉炒西蘭花）

來自 Vegan Punks

菠蘿蜜是許多肉類的絕佳替代品。它是這道純素牛肉炒西蘭花的完美牛肉替代品。使用鹽水浸泡的綠色（未成熟）菠蘿蜜來製作這道簡單的二十分鐘食譜。中式醬汁在這道菜中表現出色。食譜中提供了美味純素版本的連結。如果想要額外的口感，可以加入腰果。在這道美味的炒菜上撒上芝麻，並搭配米粉、麵條或米飯一起享用。

純素芝麻雞

來自 Serene Trail

只需三十分鐘即可製作這道美味的酥脆純素芝麻雞。這道菜比外賣更便宜，而且同樣美味。有兩種方法可以準備美味的素雞塊：將其蘸上麵糊油炸，或按照包裝說明烹飪。然後，將其拌入香甜的芝麻醬中。加入一些是拉差辣椒醬、紅辣椒片或辣椒醬來增添辣味。如果沒有素雞，可以嘗試使用麵筋、特硬豆腐塊、大豆卷或蘑菇。

純素饅頭

來自 Greedy Girl Gourmet

這道美味的抹茶饅頭食譜使用普通中筋麵粉，而不是可能難以找到的香港/包子/超白麵粉。它使用泡打粉和酵母，因此只需一次發酵，使其更快更容易準備。您會找到許多使用金屬蒸鍋和玻璃蓋代替傳統竹蒸鍋的技巧。可以單獨食用，或蘸上煉乳。甚至可以搭配咖喱一起享用。這份食譜非常適合製作大批量並冷凍以備後用。只需再次蒸熱即可。

山楂糖（健康山楂糖果）

來自 Earth to Veg

如果您喜歡水果卷，您一定會喜歡這道中式山楂糖。這種甜點使用全天然成分製作，並可以保存很長時間。這份食譜只需要三種簡單的食材：山楂、糖和水。如果找不到山楂，可以使用蔓越莓作為替代品。您可以選擇使用白砂糖或傳統的中式冰糖。將果泥在烤箱或爐子上烘乾，然後緊緊包裹。在室溫下保存長達一周，或冷凍以備後用。

純素左宗棠豆腐

來自 Simple Vegan Blog

這道香辣可口的豆腐食譜大約需要三十分鐘準備。它是用油煎而非油炸的，食譜頁面還提供了製作無油版本的技巧。如果不喜歡豆腐，可以嘗試用花椰菜代替。您還可以根據自己的口味調整醋的用量。用切碎的細香蔥和芝麻裝飾，並搭配米飯和美味的蔬菜菜餚一起享用。在冰箱中存放長達五天。

快速亞洲涼拌捲心菜

來自 Garlic and Zest

這道美味的亞洲涼拌菜只需大約十五分鐘即可完成。使用切碎的涼拌捲心菜混合包來加快這份食譜的速度。加入新鮮青檸、香菜、薄荷、墨西哥辣椒和花生。這份食譜還有許多創意變化。可以加入一些壓碎的脆脆拉麵。嘗試使用花生以外的堅果。加入雪豆、甜豆或切絲的紅甜椒條。甚至可以使用西蘭花涼拌菜混合包代替捲心菜混合包。在上菜前撒上烤芝麻。