15 Plant-Based Red Curry Recipes

Red curry is often very spicy and works well in a variety of dishes. Its bold taste comes from red chilis and red curry paste and is occasionally made with tomato sauce to improve the depth of flavor. It also has nice savory notes due to the garlic and ginger that are commonly used. Enjoy!

1. ‘Chicken’ Thai Red Curry With Fried Rice

Source: ‘Chicken’ Thai Red Curry With Fried Rice

A beautiful fragrant Thai curry served with veganized egg-fried rice. You have to try this ‘Chicken’ Thai Red Curry With Fried Rice by Andri Neocleous.

2. Thai Red Curry Ramen

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Sometimes, you’re just in the mood for something light, but cozy. Ramen is the perfect solution. This Thai Red Curry Ramen by Trudy Geneus is spectacular!

3. Simple Snow Peas with Red Curry Coconut Broth

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These Simple Snow Peas with Red Curry Coconut Broth by Kate Friedman are perfect for cozying up on a chilly evening. It’s both spicy and sweet—products of red curry paste and creamy coconut milk. This red curry paste is an easy single ingredient that brings a lot of flavor to a dish. Red curry is moderately spicy and slightly sweet, getting its flavor from red chilies. Other ingredients in red curry paste include garlic, galangal (Thai ginger), coriander, cumin, black pepper, kaffir lime leaves, lemongrass, and turmeric. It’s a complicated ingredient to make yourself, so you might want to opt for the store-bought version. Just pay attention when purchasing, as curry paste traditionally includes shrimp paste. There are vegan versions of red curry paste available though.

Reprinted with permission from 5-Ingredient Vegan Cooking by Kate Friedman, Page Street Publishing Co. 2021. Photo credit: Kate Friedman

4. Baby Bok Choy and Shiitake Red Curry Soup

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This Baby Bok Choy and Shiitake Red Curry Soup by Gina Fontana is so fragrant and flavorful. The amazing thing about red curry paste is- because it’s so flavorful in itself, you don’t need to add many other spices to this soup.

5. Tempeh Peanut Thai Red Curry

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This Tempeh Peanut Thai Red Curry by Vicky Coates is vegan, gluten-free, and makes a great light healthy dinner or lunch option.

6. Thai Red Curry with Cilantro-Jalapeno Jasmine Rice

Source: Thai Red Curry with Cilantro-Jalapeno Jasmine Rice

This Thai Red Curry with Cilantro-Jalapeno Jasmine Rice by Wendy Irene tastes like delicious Thai take-out that is vegan-friendly right from the comfort of your home. It is pretty simple to make and the recipe can be easily doubled to feed a larger crowd.

7. Thai Red Curry Sweet Potato Dip

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If there was ever a dip that won over taste testers, this is it! A trick for super-creamy bean dips is to use white beans, which create a smooth dip—a big help for oil-free recipes. This Thai Red Curry Sweet Potato Dip by Brandi Doming is creamy like hummus with bold Thai curry flavors that complement the sweet potato beautifully. With the garnishes, it makes a lovely presentation for a gathering.

8. Vegetable Rolls with Roasted Pumpkin and Red Curry Dipping Sauce

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These Vegetable Rolls with Roasted Pumpkin and Red Curry Dipping Sauce by Julie Van den Kerchove are nice and easy to make. You can also vary endlessly with the fillings depending on what is in season.

9. Red Curry Mushroom Toast

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If you’ve never made Thai curry before, don’t fear. It’s super easy to make this Red Curry Mushroom Toast by HeeJee Lee. Mushrooms in red curry sauce served on toast. Rich and creamy breakfast that you can whip up in 10 minutes. Vegan, dairy-free, nut-free. Kid-approved.

10. Thai-Style Roasted Butternut Squash Red Curry

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Nothing is better than a spicy, well-seasoned meal to clear up your sinuses! This Thai-Style Roasted Butternut Squash Red Curry by Travis Piper is full of flavor and incorporates seasonal butternut squash.

11. Red Curry Soup With Lentils

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Red lentils and mixed vegetables such as sweet bell peppers, carrots, and zucchini are simmered in a creamy coconut milk broth infused with warming spices. Serve this Red Curry Soup With Lentils by Richa Hingle with large soup spoons. For a brothy soup, add more coconut milk or water.

12. Thai Red Curry With Breaded Tofu

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This Thai Red Curry With Breaded Tofu by Jasmine Briones is a super easy way to spice up a bowl of brown rice and broccoli instantly. The main component of this dish is crispy, breaded tofu which is made by battering tofu cubes in flour and bread crumbs and then baking until golden brown. The whole entrée comes together with the deliciously savory sauce which is made with fragrant Thai red curry paste and soy sauce. Simple but oh-so nourishing!

13. Thai Red Curry Tofu Tacos

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While traditional Mexican tacos are delicious, it’s fun to mix it up sometimes. This recipe for Thai Red Curry Tofu Tacos by Jess Hoffman does just that. It’s a fusion recipe that combines that classic corn tortilla taco shell, with a bold Thai-flavored tofu filling. The curry sauce is spicy, zesty, umami, cream, and a little sweet, and they’re combined with a filling of fresh vegetables and herbs. Enjoy these for dinner or take them along to a summer party!

14. Red Curry Cauliflower Soup

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This Red Curry Cauliflower Soup by Amy Height is detoxifying, nourishing, and very simple to make: you’ll roast a cauliflower, caramelize some onions, then toss them into the food processor along with some spices. Garnish with a bit of red curry and you’re done!

15. Red Curry Noodle Soup

Soup: Red Curry Noodle Soup

Rice noodles are extremely versatile. You can stuff them into spring rolls, sautée them for stir frys or, as this recipe proves, add them into soup for a deliciously filling meal! In addition to the noodles, this Red Curry Noodle Soup by Heather Poire includes tofu, red onion, orange pepper, and green beans, although the veggies can be easily swapped. With just the broth, this soup is a clear and light noodle soup, however, a dollop of red curry paste and a swirl of coconut milk later, and it completely transforms into a creamy, comforting delight.

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