Pho style Broth

Citrus lemongrass, star anise and fresh Thai basil inject wonderful aromas into this broth as well as anti-inflammatory benefits. Citrus lemongrass, star anise and fresh Thai basil inject wonderful aromas into this broth as well as anti-inflammatory benefits.

Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
Herbs &
spices
Legumes
Contains
Soy
Ingredients
Serves 2
coconut oil
shallot
chopped
vegetable stock
tamari
brown rice noodles
mangetout
Swaps: pak choy, sugar snap peas
finely sliced
beansprouts
Swaps: carrot
thai basil
or regular basil
mint
garlic cloves
diced
peeled and finely diced
star anise
red chilli
sliced down the middle
juiced
lemongrass
finely diced bottom third only, tough outer layer removed

Ingredients

Serves 2
coconut oil
shallot
chopped
vegetable stock
tamari
brown rice noodles
mangetout
Swaps: pak choy, sugar snap peas
finely sliced
beansprouts
Swaps: carrot
thai basil
or regular basil
mint
garlic cloves
diced
peeled and finely diced
star anise
red chilli
sliced down the middle
juiced
lemongrass
finely diced bottom third only, tough outer layer removed

Method

1. Gather your ingredients.

2

Melt the coconut oil in a large lidded pot, then add the lemongrass, shallots, garlic, ginger, chilli and spices. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes until the shallots have started to soften.

3

Then add the veg stock and tamari. Put the lid on and simmer for 20 minutes.

4

Meanwhile, cook the brown rice noodles as per the packet instructions and set aside.

5

Add the mangetout to the broth for the last 2 minutes of cooking. Take off the heat.

6

Divide the noodles between bowls, then pour over the broth. Garnish with the watercress, bean sprouts, herbs and lots of lime.

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