15 Lemongrass Flavored Plant-Based Recipes

Lemongrass is a citrussy plant that is often used in Thai and Vietnamese cuisine. While you’ll most often find it featured in curry and soup recipes, it can also be used in sauces, marinades, and more! If you’re looking for ways to incorporate this fragrant ingredient into your cooking, we’ve got you covered. These 15 vegan lemongrass recipes are so flavorful and delicious!

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1. Lemongrass Tofu Banh Mi

Source: Lemongrass Tofu Banh Mi

Banh mi: a sandwich to beat all sandwiches. The airy, crisp-shelled baguettes that are used in Vietnam are often made with rice flour, but a very fresh wheat-flour loaf will do nicely here. (Use a baguette that’s about 12 inches/30 cm long, to get the sandwiches the right size.) It’s worth hollowing out some of the soft middle to make more room for the fillings. Use vegan mayonnaise if you want to make this a vegan recipe. This Lemongrass Tofu Banh Mi recipe from The Way to Eat Now: Modern Vegetarian Food © Alice Hart, 2016, 2017. Photographs copyright © Emma Lee, 2016, 2017. Reprinted by permission of the publisher, The Experiment. Available wherever books are sold. theexperimentpublishing.com

2. Tempeh, Lemongrass, and Broccoli Coconut Curry

Source: Tempeh, Lemongrass, and Broccoli Coconut Curry

There are an endless amount of possible curry combinations! This recipe features vegetables like broccoli, potatoes, and green beans and is full of protein from the tempeh and the edamame. The coconut broth is elevated by the addition of lemongrass which adds depth and layers of complex flavors. You have to try this Tempeh, Lemongrass, and Broccoli Coconut Curry by Amarilis Moldes!

3. Stuffed Peppers With Vegetables, Wild Rice, and Lemongrass

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A simple mixture of veggies and wild rice cooked in olive oil gets stuffed into sweet bell peppers for a healthy gluten-free meal that can also be prepared vegan. You’ll love Tori Cooper‘s Stuffed Peppers With Vegetables, Wild Rice, and Lemongrass!

4. Peach and Lemongrass Shrub

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This refreshing Peach and Lemongrass Shrub by Courtney West is the ideal mocktail base for a warm summer night. The sweetness of the peaches and maple syrup is complemented by the subtle citrus of the lemongrass.  Finally, everything is tied together by a bold tang from the apple cider vinegar. Plus, shrubs (drinking vinegars) are great for the digestive system and the overall health of your gut.

5. Lemongrass Infused Butternut Squash Soup

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A bowl of homemade vegan Butternut Squash Soup is a wonderful way to get your body fueled – not only with nutrients, but also with a whole bunch of happiness. If you enjoy cooking, you can have so much fun experimenting with different combinations of vegetables, herbs, and spices to create a unique flavor every time. This Lemongrass Infused Butternut Squash Soup by Nikki and Zuzana is so yummy and deserves its own post. To give this soup its unique flavor you will need two specific herbs: fresh ginger and lemongrass. They give it such a delicious, unique flavor! You will love this soup!

6. Sriracha and Lemongrass Marinated Tofu Bowls

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After a long day of work, you deserve a meal that will delight your taste buds and nourish your body. This is a delightful bowl of brown rice topped with Sriracha and lemongrass marinated tofu, coconut broccoli, and carrots with avocado. These Sriracha and Lemongrass Marinated Tofu Bowls by Katrina Abram are so nice to enjoy after a long day at work. Plus, they smell fantastic while cooking.

7. Lemongrass Pho

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This exceptionally refreshing Lemongrass Pho by Rae is a light, elegant meal that works great if you have to serve a crowd. The lemongrass and ginger work perfectly to add an amazing flavor to this pho and this savory broth is then poured over hearty rice noodles – it’s totally slurp-worthy.

8. Green Curry Lemongrass Risotto

Source: Green Curry Lemongrass Risotto

This is a Thai-inspired version of the classic Italian risotto, loaded with veggies and made with coconut milk and green curry paste. Use full-fat coconut milk here—the natural creaminess of the arborio rice mixed with the creaminess of the coconut milk is to die for. You will love this Green Curry Lemongrass Risotto by Eat More Plants, Molly Krebs!

9. Spicy Thai Peanut Soup

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Julie Zimmer‘s Spicy Thai Peanut Soup with shiitake mushrooms, carrots, and silken tofu is so flavorful, aromatic, and creamy. One bowl with noodles is a complete meal rich in plant protein, vitamins, and antioxidants. The lemongrass, red curry paste, herbs, spices, coconut milk, lime juice, and zest give the soup an authentic Thai flavor.

10. Lemongrass Tofu Burgers

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These Lemongrass Tofu Burgers by Trine Rask are a perfect example of the deliciousness that happens when two cuisines are fused together! This burger looks pretty classic, but it actually has Eastern Asian influences with lemongrass-infused into the patty, wasabi mayo on the buns, and plenty of bamboo shoots. Yum!

11. Minced Tempeh Salad With Lemongrass, Sesame, and Cashews

Source: Minced Tempeh Salad With Lemongrass, Sesame, and Cashews

In the West, people mainly use lemongrass to flavor Thai curries and soups, but it has so much more potential. Inspired by the region’s cuisine in general, this recipe uses raw lemongrass in a tempeh salad with a sesame/lime/sugar/soy sauce combination that never ceases to blow my mind. If you love heat then be sure to add some thinly sliced chilies to the mix. You have to try Catherine Dorrell‘s Minced Tempeh Salad With Lemongrass, Sesame, and Cashews!

12. Coconut Lemongrass Ramen

Source: Coconut Lemongrass Ramen

A rich, hearty, and flavorful ramen with coconut milk, lemongrass, and kaffir lime. With notes of lemon-lime, ginger, and star anise, this Coconut Lemongrass Ramen by Taavi Moore is amazing!

13. Carrot and Courgette Noodle Stir-Fry

Source: Carrot and Courgette Noodle Stir-Fry

Don’t be discouraged if your noodles don’t turn out very pretty the first time around.  Practice makes perfect! (Or pretty.) Besides this Carrot and Courgette Noodle Stir-Fry by Clémence Moulaert is so tasty no matter how nice the noodles turn out!

14. Tempeh Meatballs in Spicy Sweet and Sour Sauce

Source: Tempeh Meatballs in Spicy Sweet and Sour Sauce

These Tempeh Meatballs in Spicy Sweet and Sour Sauce by Valentina Chiappa will make you dream of faraway places. Lemongrass and Thai ginger-spiced tempeh meatballs are cooked in an aromatic, pineapple sauced spiced with coriander seeds and smoky cumin. A topping of fresh mint adds a layer of refreshing flavor while a sprinkle of black sesame seeds adds nutty crunch.

15. Roasted Potimarron Thai Soup

Source: Roasted Potimarron Thai Soup

Made with lemongrass, red curry paste, basil leaves, coconut milk, and lime juice and peel, this Roasted Potimarron Thai Soup by Julie Zimmer will spice up your traditional squash or pumpkin soup and give it a taste of Thai.

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