July 18, 2017

Rainbow Vegetable Curry Noodle Bowls

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Creamy, dreamy rainbow vegetable curry noodle bowls! Filled with colorful fresh veggies, slurp–able noodles and a flavorful thai red curry broth, this simple meal is a fantastic weeknight dinner. Dairy free, gluten free and vegan.

A Rainbow Vegetable Curry Noodle Bowl with chopsticks and a white napkin.

Let’s press the pause button for a hot minute on all the summer specific recipes. And instead let’s chat about an awesome dinner that can be made all year round.

These slurp-able and oh-so-flavorful rainbow vegetable curry noodle bowls!

Now, if you’ve been a long time reader it probably comes as no surprise that I’m sharing yet another thai curry based recipe. Because they are my FAVORITE. Case in point:

And today’s recipe is yet another take on what is clearly one of my all-time favorite dishes to make.

This latest version is packed to the brim with colorful veggies, full of slurp-able noodles and of course, has a creamy, dreamy and flavorful coconut milk broth.

Added bonus? We get to have fun with plenty of toppings. Some basil, some chopped nuts, some shredded carrots … for a little herby spice, crunch and freshness. 

A side angle view of a Rainbow Vegetable Curry Noodle Bowl with chopsticks and a white napkin.

Tips & Tricks For These Rainbow Vegetable Curry Noodle Bowls

  1. I would encourage you to stick with the listed light coconut milk for this recipe (instead of full-fat). The combo of the light coconut milk and some veggie broth helps make the base of this dish feel, well, more brothy (and not overly thick).
  2. Once you get the dish simmering, adjust the heat as needed to keep it at a gentle simmer. I usually have to turn the heat down over time.
  3. The noodles – you can absolutely use more or less noodles as desired. You could even use a different kind of noodle. Whatever floats your boat.
  4. While we’re on the noodles, cook them while you cook the curry (if you use the brown rice noodles, it’s usually pretty quick).
  5. And finally, some customizations. Don’t dig the suggested toppings? Use whatever your heart desires. Want to bulk the dish up even more? Top with a protein of choice. Sky’s the limit.

Overhead view of a Rainbow Vegetable Curry Noodle Bowl with chopsticks balanced on the side of the bowl.

Products I Love & Use To Make This Recipe (contains affiliate links):

Thai Kitchen Red Curry Paste – This is my go-to paste when making all my red curry recipes (it’s also just what I can find at my local stores). If you use this same brand (I can’t speak to any others), the curry is quite mild in terms of the heat level. If you do want more spice, you can add some red pepper flakes for additional kick!

Did you make this recipe? Rate and review it down below! I’d love to hear from you.

Creamy, dreamy rainbow vegetable curry noodle bowls! Filled with colorful veggies, slurp-able noodles and a flavorful thai red curry broth!

Rainbow Vegetable Curry Noodle Bowls

Yield: about 4 servings
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes

Creamy, dreamy rainbow vegetable curry noodle bowls! Filled with colorful fresh veggies, slurp–able noodles and a flavorful thai red curry broth, this simple meal is a fantastic weeknight dinner. Dairy free, gluten free and vegan.

Ingredients

For the base:

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium red onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 medium carrots, peeled and chopped
  • 1 medium zucchini, chopped
  • 2 ¾ cups bite-sized purple cauliflower florets (or regular or broccoli)
  • ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 3 tablespoons thai red curry paste
  • 2 ½ cups canned light coconut milk*
  • ½ cup low-sodium vegetable broth
  • 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
  • 1 (1-inch) piece ginger, grated
  • 2 teaspoons low-sodium soy sauce or tamari
  • 1 tablespoon coconut sugar or brown sugar
  • juice of ½ to 1 medium lime, to taste

For serving:

  • about 6 ounces brown rice noodles, prepared according to package directions
  • chopped fresh basil
  • chopped cashews or peanuts
  • shredded carrots

Instructions

For the base:

  1. Add the olive oil to a large deeper-style skillet set over medium heat. When hot, add in the red onion and cook for about 2 minutes, until it starts to soften. Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds, until fragrant.
  2. Add in the carrots, zucchini, cauliflower and salt. Cook for about 2 minutes, until the veggies start to soften. Stir in the curry paste until combined.
  3. Add the coconut milk, broth, peanut butter, ginger, soy sauce and sugar to the skillet and stir to combine.
  4. Increase the heat and bring the mixture just to a simmer. Reduce the heat and let simmer gently for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the veggies are tender to your liking.
  5. Remove from the heat and stir in the lime juice.

To serve:

  1. Add some of the cooked brown rice noodles to a bowl, then spoon in some of the curry base. Top with basil, chopped nuts and some shredded carrots!

Notes

*For the canned coconut milk, you’ll need to use about 1 ½ cans to get this amount. Shake them well before using and then keep the extra in the fridge (I like to use it for smoothies)!

Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 355Total Fat: 22gSaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 751mgCarbohydrates: 38gFiber: 4gSugar: 15gProtein: 6g

Nutrition data shown is an estimate provided by an online calculator and is for informational purposes only. It should not be considered a substitute for a medical professional’s advice.

© Ashley / Cook Nourish Bliss
Cuisine: Asian / Category: Main Dish
Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Main Dish, Meatless, Pasta, Recipes (ALL), Vegan, Vegetarian, Weeknight
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