Dinner is solved—these easy 43 Vegan Stir Fry Recipes (including 9 Vegan Stir Fry Sauce Recipes!) are delicious, budget friendly, and easy to make. Throw some protein, veggies, and noodles or rice into a pan and coat it in an amazing stir fry sauce!
When I’m short on time and dinner ideas, I almost always go for a stir fry. I can have dinner on the table in less than 30 minutes and I usually have enough leftover for an easy lunch-to-go. But as you likely know, most popular stir fry recipes on the internet are made with animal-based proteins like chicken, shrimp, or beef.
So today we’re tackling vegan stir fry recipes as well as vegan stir fry sauce recipes so you can make a meal that’s just as filling and satiating, but easier on the wallet!
Every good vegan stir fry recipe usually includes 4 key components:
Plant-based proteins like tofu, tempeh, seitan, soy curls, or store-bought vegan meat alternatives. If you’re on a tight budget, go for tofu, tempeh, or soy curls!
Whole grains like rice or noodles. Rice or ramen noodles are the most common starches to serve with stir fry. If you’re looking for what to serve with white rice (or brown rice!), stir fry is a very easy and delicious option.
Vegetables. Buy fresh, in-season vegetables OR buy frozen vegetables. Don’t let any misinformation fool you; frozen vegetables are just as nutritious as fresh vegetables. There are even stir fry veggie blends in the freezer section of your local grocery store (Costco has a great one too!).
A delicious stir fry sauce
Vegan Stir Fry Sauce Recipes + Stir Fry Recipes
Even if you’re already a stir fry fan, you’ll definitely want to browse this collection of vegan stir fry recipes. In many of these recipes, you can swap the protein (or add one if there isn’t one included) for your favorite, such as swapping tofu for seitan or edamame for soy curls.
Or, make up your own stir fry recipe with one of the homemade vegan stir fry recipes! As an added bonus, you likely already have most or all of the ingredients in your pantry and fridge, meaning you can skip that expensive store-bought stir fry sauce!
In my opinion, the sauce makes the meal! Most of the vegan stir fry recipes above have their own sauce. But you can always just make up a stir fry with whatever veggies you have on hand and your favorite protein and/or starch. Try one of these vegan stir fry sauce recipes the next time you’re in the kitchen!
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5-Minute Stir Fry Sauce
Making stir fry at home has never been easier with this 5-minute stir fry sauce recipe made from scratch. Whisk together just a few simple ingredients and drizzle over your favorite stir fry veggies and whole grains!
Packed full of flavor, this delicious Korean BBQ sauce recipe is made with gochujang, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, and more. It makes a great vegan stir fry sauce for veggies, tofu, noodles, and whatever else you want to create.
Tangy yet sweet and addictive, this Vegan Sweet and Sour Sauce is made in just 5 minutes and is the perfect sauce for stir fries and more. You'll love this simple sauce!
Authentic Schezwan sauce is spicy (but can be adjusted), flavorful, and easy to make. You only need a handful of ingredients to make this great vegan stir fry sauce recipe.
Stir fry makes a fast and easy dinner. Try out a few of these vegan stir fry recipes and you’ll find at least a few to add into your regular rotation.
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Spicy Vegan Peanut Noodle Stir Fry Recipe
This Vegan Peanut Noodle Stir Fry is a great takeout style dish that takes just 30 minutes to make and is made with the easy at home vegan peanut sauce. All you need is 11 ingredients, including udon noodles, soy curls, shredded cabbage and carrots.
Simple yet delicious, this vegan stir fry recipe features Japanese eggplants and oyster mushrooms in a delicious garlic ginger soy sauce. This veg-froward dinner is lovely on it's own, but if you wanted to add a protein, pan fried or baked tofu would be perfect.
This 30-Minute Crispy Peanut Tofu is made with tofu that's been air fried until golden brown and crispy, then tossed in a quick and easy vegan peanut sauce. Oven-baking and pan frying methods included!
Sweet and savory pineapple stir fry includes veggies and chewy baked tofu in a sweet, salty, sticky stir fry sauce. The whole family will love this easy and flavorful meal.
Did you know fried rice is technically a stir fry? This Korean-inspired vegan kimchi fried rice with tofu and peas is spicy, tangy, flavorful, and easy to make.
This Garlic Green Bean Stir Fry w/ Crispy Tofu is made with only 8 ingredients + just over 30 minutes! An Asian-inspired dish coated in spicy garlic flavor!
Tofu broccoli stir fry is a Chinese restaurant-style meal that you can make at home in just 30 minutes! Serve this dish with jasmine rice, green onions, and sesame seeds for a delicious and easy dinner.
This Air Fryer General Tso's Tofu recipe is one of my favorite tofu recipes! Bites of crispy "fried" tofu tossed in a sweet, sticky, spicy General Tso's sauce. It's the perfect easy weeknight meal that's also vegan, gluten-free, and ready in just 30 minutes!
Bihun Goreng is an Indonesian dish that is made in under 30 minutes by stir-frying rice vermicelli noodles with tofu, vibrant vegetables, and a delicious sauce. Try some new flavors in your stir fry with this Indonesian-inspired meal.
Veg-heavy and coated in a delicious sauce, Thai-inspired pad pak is a flavorful and easy dinner to try. You only need 30 minutes to make this wholesome meal.
This incredibly delicious and quick vegan chop suey is a SAUCY vegan chicken stir fry loaded with tons of veggies and flavor. Healthy but tastes better than takeout, this dish is perfect for an easy dinner and makes enough for leftovers to take to work or school the next day.
Vegan egg roll in a bowl takes all the delicious fillings you love in an egg roll and combines them into a delicious meal that's faster to make than egg rolls! Skip the rolling and wrapping and make this delicious stir fry instead.
You only need 15 minutes to make these tasty garlic chili udon noodles! They're coated in an umami rich sauce and so lovely with broccolini or any vegetable you like.
Learn how to make the crispiest orange tofu at home with a few simple ingredients and your air fryer! Crispy, chewy tofu coated in a sweet and zesty orange sauce, then served over fluffy white rice with sesame seeds and green onion.
Speaking of spicy, this stir fried tofu with bok choy is a healthy and delicious meal that's loaded with flavor and nutrients. Serve with rice or noodles for an easy meal.
If you love miso, you'll love this miso stir fry recipe! Use soy curls (or any other plant-based protein) to make this a satisfying and delicious dish.
Tempeh is great in a stir fry, especially when coated in sweet salty homemade teriyaki sauce. Load up on veggies and plant-based protein with this easy meal.
Beans are so cheap and healthy, but you rarely hear about using them in a stir fry… until now! This vegan garlic chickpea stir fry with broccoli and carrots is easy, healthy, tasty, and budget-friendly.
Thai Basil Tofu Stir Fry In 15 Minutes (Pad Krapow) by Vegan Punks
Thai-inspired and totally delicious, this Thai basil tofu stir-fry is an easy meal featuring holy basil leaf, crumbled tofu and fresh vegetables. This super simple meal is great for when you're in a dinner rut.
Vegan yaki udon is a Japanese-inspired savory and umami-rich dinner that is super easy to make in 20 minutes or less. This dish will please the whole family.
15-Minute Vegetable Stir Fry Noodles by Gathering Dreams
This vegetable and noodle stir fry is made with colorful vegetables in only 15 minutes! Keep this recipe in your back pocket when you need dinner on the table after a long day.
If you are looking for the perfect vegan pad thai recipe, then this easy and delicious meal made with crispy tofu and hearty noodles be perfect for you tonight!
Bok Choy Stir Fry is ready for dinner in just 15 minutes! Made with homemade stir fry sauce, lots of garlic and ginger, and umami-packed mushrooms, it’s a nutrition-loaded vegetarian meal.