23 of Our Best Recipes for Vegan and Vegetarian Noodles

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There are infinite variations on vegetarian noodles with inspirations from all over the globe. Noodles are something of a universal; nearly every cuisine seems to have some version of the concept. For Lunar New Year noodles, specifically yi main (伊面) or longevity noodles, are part of many traditional celebrations, with their length symbolizing a long, happy life. Here, we’ve pulled together a few of our favorite recipes for noodles from the VT archive.


Our Best Recipes for Vegan and Vegetarian Noodles

Sriracha–Soy Sauce over Egg Noodles

Japanese Cold Somen Noodles

Stir-Fried Rice Noodles

Peanut Noodles with Crunchy Celery and Celery Leaves

Singapore-Style Rice Noodles

Soba Noodles with Vegetables and Miso- Mushroom Broth

Szechuan Dan Dan Noodles

Sriracha-Seared Tofu and Spicy Udon Noodles

Taiwanese Cold Sesame Noodles

Thai Curried Noodles with Broccoli and Tofu

Two-Broccoli Stir-Fry on Soba Noodles

Stir-fried Tofu Bento Box with Sesame Soba Noodles and Ginger-Carrot Broccoli

Stir-Fried Udon Noodles with Bok Choy

Coconut Soba Noodles with Ginger Kale

Uighur-Inspired Noodles with Peppers and Sweet Potatoes

Chile-Lime Glass Noodles

Spicy Shirataki Noodles

Noodles and Vegetables with Sesame Dipping Sauce

When I Can’t Decide What I Want to Eat, I Reach for These Soba Noodles

Teriyaki Soba Noodles with Tofu and Stir-fried Spinach

Singapore Hawker Noodles with Golden Tofu and Coconut

These Spicy Peanut Noodles Will Make You Forget All About Those Little Microwave Noodle Boxes from Trader Joe’s

Mahogany Hoisin and Sesame Noodles with Bok Choy


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