Vermicelli Noodle Bowl
Vermicelli Noodle Bowl brings together springy rice noodles, cool crunchy vegetables, and fragrant herbs with grilled shrimp for a lively contrast of textures. A nuoc cham–style dressing adds sweet, sour, salty, and spicy notes that tie everything together. Ideal for a warm-weather lunch or a light, vibrant dinner.
- Prep35 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves2
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Vermicelli Noodle Bowl, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityFair
- 55 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 56
- Heart Health
- 78
- Metabolic
- 61
- Digestive
- 46
- Inflammatory
- 55
- Performance
- 66
- General Wellness
- 1
For the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar, fish sauce, sugar, lime juice, garlic, and red pepper flakes; set aside.
- 2
Heat the oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add the shallots; cook, stirring, until softened and lightly caramelized, about 8 minutes.
- 3
Preheat an outdoor grill to medium and lightly oil the grate. Thread 4 shrimp onto each skewer and grill until they turn pink and are charred on the outside, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Set aside.
- 4
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the vermicelli noodles and cook until softened, 12 minutes. Drain, then rinse the noodles with cold water, stirring to separate them.
- 5
Assemble the vermicelli bowls by placing the cooked noodles in one half of each serving bowl; put the lettuce and bean sprouts in the other half. Top each bowl with the cucumbers, carrots, daikon, peanuts, cilantro, Thai basil, mint, and caramelized shallots. Serve with the shrimp skewers and sauce on the side. Pour the dressing on top and toss well to coat before eating.
- Calories 869.28 kcal High 43%
- Protein 45.27 g Good Source 91%
- Carbohydrate 141.24 g 51%
- Total Fat 12.63 g Moderate 16%
- Saturated Fat 1.4 g Moderate 7%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 212.03 mg High 71%
- Sodium 3557.03 mg High 155%
- Dietary Fiber 9.39 g Good Source 34%
- Total Sugars 15.88 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 373.01 mg Good Source 29%
- Iron 13.77 mg Good Source 77%
- Potassium 1673.9 mg Good Source 36%
- Vitamin A 669.17 mcg Good Source 74%
- Vitamin C 62.46 mg Good Source 69%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Peanuts 🥜
- Shellfish 🦐
- Fish 🐟
- Sulfites
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Vermicelli Noodle Bowl is made with 20 ingredients and serves 2. It takes about 1 hr and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Bean Sprouts, Canola Oil, Cucumber, and Daikon Radish. Each serving provides about 869.28 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Vermicelli Noodle Bowl made of?
- The main ingredients are Bean Sprouts, Canola Oil, Cucumber, Daikon Radish, Fish Sauce. The full list of 20 is above.
- How long does it take to make Vermicelli Noodle Bowl?
- About 1 hr in total: 35 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 869.28 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Vermicelli Noodle Bowl easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 20 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Vermicelli Noodle Bowl healthy?
- Vermicelli Noodle Bowl has an easyChef Pro health score of 64/100. Per serving, it provides 869.28 calories and 45.27 g of protein, or 91% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium, iron, potassium, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 3557.03 mg (155% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.4 g (7% of the Daily Value). It contains Peanuts, Shellfish, Fish, Sulfites, Garlic 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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