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 View all Chilli, Coconut, Beansprouts, Clove, Mangetout, Basil, Star Anise, Onion, Lemongrass, Ginger, Rice, Mint, Grains, Lime, Watercress, Soy, Garlic
Ingredients
Serves 2
coconut oil
shallot
chopped
vegetable stock
tamari
brown rice noodles
mangetout
Swaps: sugar snap peas, pak choi
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
Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
Herbs &
spices
Legumes

NUTRITION PER SERVING (Read more)

14g
Protein
521kcal
Calories
16g
Total Fat
83g
Carbs
10g
Sugars
7g
Fibre
200mg
Calcium
15%
 
7mg
Iron
39%
 
85mg
Magnesium
20%
 
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%
 
317mg
Phosphorus
25%
 
Protein: 14g; Calories: 521kcal; Total Fat: 16g; Carbs: 83g; Sugars: 10g; Fibre: 7g; Calcium: 200mg (15%); Iron: 7mg (39%); Magnesium: 85mg (20%); 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%); Phosphorus: 317mg (25%)
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Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
Herbs &
spices
Legumes
Contains
Soy View all Chilli, Coconut, Beansprouts, Clove, Mangetout, Basil, Star Anise, Onion, Lemongrass, Ginger, Rice, Mint, Grains, Lime, Watercress, Soy, Garlic
Ingredients
Serves 2
coconut oil
shallot
chopped
vegetable stock
tamari
brown rice noodles
mangetout
Swaps: sugar snap peas, pak choi
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: sugar snap peas, pak choi
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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User comments (4)

Sally 4 weeks ago

Really simple Pho recipe, compared to the more complex traditional recipes, but packs a lot of flavour. I only had rice vermicelli so used these, soy sauce instead of tamari, and I added some shredded roasted chicken thighs. Used some chilli flakes. Tore some mint on top. I cooked the broth earlier in the day so just had to assemble after work. Delicious!!

Penny 10 months ago

Absolutely delicious! I added mushrooms .

ruth Last year

Yet another fantastic recipe, enjoyed by the whole family.

Helen 2 years ago

You haven't got ginger on your ingredients list

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