Simple Veggie Pho Bowl
Simple Veggie Pho Bowl centers on a bright, aromatic broth infused with lemongrass and star anise, poured over tender rice noodles. Fresh herbs, bean sprouts, mushrooms, and citrusy lime bring layered flavors and crisp textures to every bite. Serve it for a comforting weeknight dinner or a light, customizable weekend lunch.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Simple Veggie Pho Bowl, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 11 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 39
- Heart Health
- 35
- Metabolic
- 37
- Digestive
- 31
- Inflammatory
- 35
- Performance
- 48
- General Wellness
- 1
Combine vegetable broth, lemon grass, vegetable bouillon, and star anise pods in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer until the flavors meld, 30 to 45 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to remove the lemon grass and star anise and discard them.
- 2
Put rice noodles in a bowl and cover with hot water to soften, about 10 minutes. Drain and snip into shorter lengths with kitchen shears; divide the noodles evenly among soup bowls. Ladle in hot broth to cover the noodles.
- 3
Place bean sprouts, mushrooms, limes, cilantro, basil, and green onions in separate bowls. Put teriyaki sauce, soy sauce, chile paste, and sesame oil in separate bowls. Serve the soup with the garnishes and flavorings alongside.
- Calories 454.42 kcal High 23%
- Protein 15.32 g Good Source 31%
- Carbohydrate 77.16 g 28%
- Total Fat 9.98 g Moderate 13%
- Saturated Fat 2.16 g Moderate 11%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 5.99 mg Low Source 2%
- Sodium 2074.72 mg High 90%
- Dietary Fiber 5.02 g Moderate 18%
- Total Sugars 7.93 g --
- Added Sugars 4.32 g Moderate 9%
- Calcium 106.4 mg Low Source 8%
- Iron 2.7 mg Moderate 15%
- Potassium 625.13 mg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin A 456.79 mcg Good Source 51%
- Vitamin C 13.6 mg Moderate 15%
- Vitamin D 0.05 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Soy 🌱
- Sesame
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Simple Veggie Pho Bowl is made with 15 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 50 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Bean Sprouts, Chili Paste, Fresh Basil, and Fresh Cilantro. Each serving provides about 454.42 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Simple Veggie Pho Bowl made of?
- The main ingredients are Bean Sprouts, Chili Paste, Fresh Basil, Fresh Cilantro, Green Onion. The full list of 15 is above.
- How long does it take to make Simple Veggie Pho Bowl?
- About 50 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 454.42 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Simple Veggie Pho Bowl easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 15 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Simple Veggie Pho Bowl healthy?
- Simple Veggie Pho Bowl has an easyChef Pro health score of 49/100. Per serving, it provides 454.42 calories and 15.32 g of protein, or 31% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin A. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 2074.72 mg (90% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 2.16 g (11% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 4.32 g (9% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Soy, Sesame and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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