Veggie Pho
This vegetarian version of the classic Vietnamese pho is packed with flavorful vegetables and aromatic spices.
Ingredients - Serves 4
- Pepper - To taste
- Salt - To taste
- Coriander seeds - 1 teaspoon
- Cloves - 3
- Cinnamon stick - 1
- Star anise - 2 pods
- Garlic - 3 cloves, minced
- Ginger - 1 tablespoon, grated
- Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
- Lime - 1, cut into wedges
- Fresh cilantro - 1/2 cup, chopped
- Fresh basil - 1/2 cup, chopped
- Bok choy - 2 cups, chopped
- Bean sprouts - 1 cup
- Carrots - 2, julienned
- Mushrooms - 8 oz, sliced
- Firm tofu - 8 oz, sliced
- Rice noodles - 8 oz
- Vegetable broth - 8 cups
Let's Get Started
- In a large pot, bring the vegetable broth to a boil.
- Add the ginger, garlic, star anise, cinnamon stick, cloves, coriander seeds, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 30 minutes to infuse the broth with flavors.
- Meanwhile, cook the rice noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a separate pan, sauté the tofu, mushrooms, and carrots until tender.
- Remove the spices from the broth and discard.
- To serve, divide the cooked rice noodles, sautéed vegetables, bean sprouts, and bok choy among bowls.
- Ladle the hot broth over the ingredients in each bowl.
- Garnish with fresh basil, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime juice.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Main Course
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Calories: 350
- Fat: 5g
- Carbs: 70g
- Protein: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Sugar: 10g