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.

Prep time
10 mins
Cook time
25 mins
FREEZER FRIENDLY
No
SHELF LIFE
3 days
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
clove
star anise
red chilli
sliced down the middle
lime
juiced
lemongrass
finely diced bottom third only, tough outer layer removed
Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
Herbs &
spices
Legumes

NUTRITION PER SERVING (Read more)

521kcal
Calories
16g
Total Fat
83g
Carbs
10g
Sugars
14g
Protein
7g
Fibre
7mg
Iron
39%
 
85mg
Magnesium
20%
 
317mg
Phosporus
25%
 
926mg
Potassium
20%
 
1849mg
Sodium
80%
 
0mg
Vitamin B1
0%
0mcg
Vitamin B12
0%
0mcg
Vitamin D
0%
1.5mg
Vitamin E
10%
 
83mcg
Vitamin B9
21%
 
186mcg
Vitamin A
21%
 
100mg
Vitamin C
111%
 
2mg
Zinc
18%
 
180mcg
Vitamin K
150%
 
0.4mg
Copper
44%
 
0.3mg
Vitamin B2
23%
 
2.7mg
Vitamin B3
17%
 
0.6mg
Vitamin B6
35%
 
200mg
Calcium
15%
 
Calories: 521kcal; Total Fat: 16g; Carbs: 83g; Sugars: 10g; Protein: 14g; Fibre: 7g; Iron: 7mg (39%); Magnesium: 85mg (20%); Phosporus: 317mg (25%); Potassium: 926mg (20%); Sodium: 1849mg (80%); Vitamin B1: 0mg (0%); Vitamin B12: 0mcg (0%); Vitamin D: 0mcg (0%); Vitamin E: 1.5mg (10%); Vitamin B9: 83mcg (21%); Vitamin A: 186mcg (21%); Vitamin C: 100mg (111%); Zinc: 2mg (18%); Vitamin K: 180mcg (150%); Copper: 0.4mg (44%); Vitamin B2: 0.3mg (23%); Vitamin B3: 2.7mg (17%); Vitamin B6: 0.6mg (35%); Calcium: 200mg (15%)
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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
clove
star anise
red chilli
sliced down the middle
lime
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
clove
star anise
red chilli
sliced down the middle
lime
juiced
lemongrass
finely diced bottom third only, tough outer layer removed

Method

Your notes

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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User comments (2)

ruth 3 months ago

Yet another fantastic recipe, enjoyed by the whole family.

Helen Last year

You haven't got ginger on your ingredients list

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