Vegetarian and Vegan Thai Food Recipes

Make this Thai vegetable curry recipe using store-bought red curry paste. The vegetables are merely a suggestion, as just about any vegetables will work just fine in a vegetable curry. Serve paired with steamed white rice or another whole grain.

Thai Style Stir Fry with Lime and Lemongrass

Yellow Thai Curry with Mixed Vegetables

This easy Thai vegetarian vegetable and tofu stir-fry recipe packs on the flavor and the heat with lots of fresh mint and jalapeno peppers. I like to add thinly sliced bamboo shoots to a vegetable stir-fry to give it an extra crunch. You could also try adding some diced pineapple towards the end of the cooking time, to add some sweetness to all that Thai spice!

An authentic pad Thai recipe usually has tamarind juice or pulp to give it a distinct orange hue and sweet flavor. Tamarind can be hard to find, however, depending on where you live. Try this easy vegetarian and vegan version instead.

A basic Thai peanut sauce can be used for dozens of things. I like to use it as a salad dressing, to dip spring rolls in or as a sauce for noodles. This basic recipe isn't too spicy, so kids will especially love the peanutbuttery taste.

Spring rolls are a quick, no cook meal and are surprisingly easy to make. Be sure to make a dipping sauce to serve along with your spring rolls!

Spicy Thai Mango Salad with Chilies

Thai Coconut Vegetable Soup. A vegetarian and vegan Thai food recipe.

Thai Basil Tempeh

Noodles with peanut sauce is one of my favorite easy dishes to whip up on those nights where I'm very hungry, but just don't feel like cooking. This Thai and Chinese-inspired recipe can be made less spicy by substituting red pepper flakes for the cayenne, or, omit the cayenne altogether. I

Although this vegetarian and vegan curry recipe isn't authentic to any ethnic cuisine per se, I find that the mild flavor really gets absorbed into the tofu and blends well with the rich coconut flavor. When served over rice, tofu curry makes for a great entree. If you're bored with the usual vegan recipes, or have some tofu on hand you need to use up, this easy dish is just right.

Vegetarian coconut rice is a flavorful side dish that can be eaten on its own or with a stirfry or sauce. The coconut and lemongrass flavors are inspired by traditional Thai recipes, yet this vegan dish has very few ingredients and is a breeze to prepare.

This pad thai-inspired raw food salad is hearty enough to serve as an entree. the flavor really comes from the freshly chopped cilantro, so whatever you do, don't substitute the raw fresh cilantro for dried. It just won't be the same if you do!

This Thai inspired recipe for a basic red curry sauce will go best served over steamed white rice, though you could always eat it plain as a curry soup dish. Though the recipe calls for tofu, carrots, peas and baby corn, you can use just about any vegetable you have on hand, and adjust the cooking time accordingly if needed. This Thai red curry...

Spicy Thai Peanut Sauce with Sesame Oil

This basic Thai spring roll recipe uses low-fat and low-calorie ingredients, so it makes for a very light appetizer or small meal. These Thai-style spring rolls are both vegetarian and vegan.

Vegan Spicy Thai Papaya Salad. A popular dish in Thailand, this is a spicy mixed salad recipe of fruit, chilies, tomatoes and peanuts.

An easy homemade jasmine rice recipe with coconut. This vegetarian and vegan jasmine rice recipe is a simple side dish to accompany a vegetarian baked tofu, Thai vegetable dish, or whatever Asian delicacy you're cooking up.

Thai Basil Eggplant

With Indian influences and popular amongst Muslim communities in Southern Thailand, massaman curry is a truly global dish. This version is simplified, but still has a distinct kick. Diced tomatoes, baby corn or green peas would go well in this recipe if you want to add veggies.

Simple yet flavorful stir-fry recipe combining Thai flavors with tofu, vegetables and hoisin sauce. This Thai style stir-fry recipe is both vegetarian and vegan.

Thai Peanut Sauce with Ginger

Thai Coconut Tofu

This basic dipping sauce is quick to make and perfect to serve with egg rolls, spring rolls, or to use as a sauce for stir-fries. This sauce is both vegetarian and vegan.

This is one of those recipes that came about when I had very little food on hand and didn't feel like making a trip to the store! The result of my bare refrigerator was a simple carrot dish with a Thai peanut sauce. I find it quite filling, but you may want to serve over brown rice or millet for a heartier meal.

Thai lettuce wraps can be served as an appetizer or an entree. For a vegan version, simply omit the optional egg.

Another vegetarian curry recipe inspired by the flavors of Thailand. This vegetarian pumpkin curry recipe has plenty of flavor, and a bit of spice from the Thai chilies.

This Thai vegetarian curry recipe is made from tofu, coconut and lots of fresh vegetables and spices. This vegetarian Thai curry recipe is both vegetarian and vegan.

About.com's Guide to Thai Food says of this recipe, "An authentic Pad Thai recipe for real vegetarian Thai food lovers, or those who want a lighter noodle dish without the meat."

A vegetarian and vegan tofu, noodle and vegetable soup recipe filled with the flavors of Thailand!

If you like spicy Thai food, this vegetarian Thai curry recipe is an authentic one to try.

A vegetarian stir-fry is a great meal to serve any night of the week, paired with rice, noodles, or a whole grain. This Thai-style stir-fry vegetable recipe is incredibly flavorful.