30 Better-Than-Takeout Vegan Chinese Recipes To Add To Your Weekly Rotation

We all get the urge for Chinese food every now and then, and when we do, the temptation to order takeout is real. Long day on the Zoom? That usually results in pulling up the apps to to order your favorite dumplings and noodle dishes. It's hard not to, considering how delicious Chinese takeout is. But have you ever stopped to think just how easy it is to make this food at home? Homemade Chinese food is not just economical, but it's healthier, since you have full control over what goes into every dish. This way you can ensure dinner isn't unnecessarily dense in calories.

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Now, when it comes to Chinese food, you'd be surprised to learn about just how many Chinese recipes are vegan or vegetarian friendly. Tofu is heavily used in Chinese cuisine and with a little tweaks, you can extract maximum flavor into your vegan/vegetarian meat substitutes for a similar experience. So next time skip the takeout and cook your favorite Chinese food at home. This collection of 30 vegan Chinese recipes includes everything from potstickers and steamed buns, to General Tso's Tofu—all scrumptious and fully vegan. Browse through them and let us know your favorite in the comments.

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