If you're a fan of bold flavors and the signature numbing spice of Szechuan peppercorns, you're in for a treat. We've curated a list of 12 vegan Sichuan tofu recipes from top food bloggers that will tantalize your taste buds and add some serious heat to your meal rotation.
1. Szechuan Tofu (Kung Pao Tofu)
By: Feasting At Home
Why You'll Love It: This vibrant dish combines crispy tofu with a medley of colorful vegetables, all tossed in a homemade Szechuan sauce that's sweet, savory, spicy, and tangy.
Highlights: Ready in 30 minutes, customizable with your choice of veggies, and perfect over rice or noodles.
Recipe: feastingathome.com/szechuan-tofu-and-veggies
2. Szechuan Tofu
By: Connoisseurus Veg
Why You'll Love It: This recipe features crispy tofu cubes smothered in a spicy, flavorful sauce made with Szechuan peppercorns, garlic, and ginger.
Highlights: Easy to make, better than takeout, and pairs perfectly with rice.
Recipe: connoisseurusveg.com/szechuan-tofu
3. Szechuan Tofu With Vegetables
By: My Quiet Kitchen
Why You'll Love It: A colorful stir-fry that combines tofu with a variety of vegetables in a spicy Szechuan sauce.
Highlights: Vegan, gluten-free, nut-free, and ready in 35 minutes.
Recipe: myquietkitchen.com/szechuan-tofu
4. Sichuan Chilli Tofu
By: VegKit
Why You'll Love It: Silken tofu is gently warmed and then tossed in a spicy, aromatic sauce infused with Sichuan pepper and chilies.
Highlights: Quick to prepare and packed with bold flavors.
Recipe: vegkit.com/recipes/vegan-main-meals/freshly-picked-sichuan-chilli-tofu
5. Easy Szechuan Tofu and Peppers
By: Vegan Runner Eats
Why You'll Love It: A simple yet flavorful dish featuring tofu and bell peppers in a spicy Szechuan sauce.
Highlights: Family-friendly and perfect for a quick dinner.
Recipe: veganrunnereats.com/11667/szechuan-tofu
6. Szechuan Tofu
By: My Plantiful Cooking
Why You'll Love It: This bold and spicy dish is inspired by traditional Szechuan chicken but made vegan with tofu.
Highlights: Ready in 30 minutes and better than takeout.
Recipe: myplantifulcooking.com/szechuan-tofu
7. Szechuan Tofu
By: The Conscious Plant Kitchen
Why You'll Love It: Crispy tofu pieces are coated in a spicy Szechuan sauce packed with garlic, chili pepper, and Szechuan pepper.
Highlights: Quick to make and full of flavor.
Recipe: theconsciousplantkitchen.com/szechuan-tofu
8. Crispy Szechuan Tofu Stir Fry
By: Khin's Kitchen
Why You'll Love It: A classic Chinese tofu dish featuring crispy tofu and vegetables in a spicy, Sichuan-style sauce.
Highlights: Better than takeout and ready in 30 minutes.
Recipe: khinskitchen.com/szechuan-tofu
9. Braised Tofu
By: Rainbow Plant Life
Why You'll Love It: Golden pan-fried tofu squares are simmered in a deeply savory Chinese-inspired braising liquid.
Highlights: Gourmet flavors with weeknight-friendly preparation.
Recipe: rainbowplantlife.com/braised-tofu
10. Sichuan Tofu with Garlic Sauce
By: FatFree Vegan Kitchen
Why You'll Love It: Tofu is simmered in a sweet-spicy garlic sauce, making for a delicious vegan variation on a traditional Chinese dish.
Highlights: Low-fat and oil-free.
Recipe: blog.fatfreevegan.com/2007/11/sichuan-tofu-with-garlic-sauce.html
11. Schezwan Tofu (Indo-Chinese 1 pan 30 minutes)
By: Vegan Richa
Why You'll Love It: A super quick weeknight stir-fry that combines tofu with a flavorful Schezwan sauce.
Highlights: One-pan meal ready in 30 minutes.
Recipe: veganricha.com/schezwan-tofu
12. Spicy Sichuan Boiled Tofu (Shuǐzhǔ Dòufu Gān)
By: The Woks of Life
Why You'll Love It: A vegan twist on the classic Sichuan boiled beef, this dish features pressed tofu slices simmered with soybean sprouts and enoki mushrooms, all drenched in a fiery broth infused with Sichuan peppercorns and chili flakes.
Highlights: Authentic shuǐzhǔ technique, bold flavors, and a delightful numbing heat.
Recipe: thewoksoflife.com/spicy-sichuan-boiled-tofu-shuizhu
13. Crispy Vegan Szechuan Stir-Fry Tofu
By: Make Pure Thy Heart
Why You'll Love It: This dish features oven-baked crispy tofu tossed with vibrant vegetables in a bold and spicy Szechuan sauce. It's a perfect balance of savory, spicy, and sweet flavors that will leave your taste buds tingling.
Highlights: Quick and easy to make, this recipe is ideal for busy weeknights. The tofu is baked to golden perfection and then combined with sautéed onions, leeks, and bell peppers. The sauce, made with sesame oil, vinegar, soy sauce, and a touch of sugar, brings everything together beautifully.
Recipe: makepurethyheart.com/vegan-szechuan-tofumakepurethyheart.com
