Opt for a vegan version of this Vietnamese favorite that features heart-healthy mushrooms. Research from the University of Western Sydney shows that mushrooms lower bad LDL cholesterol and blood glucose levels while raising your good HDL cholesterol.
Vegan Mushroom Pho
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Ingredients
- FOR THE BROTH:
- 2 small onions, peeled and halved
- 5-6 inches fresh ginger, coarsely chopped
- 2 star anise pods
- ½ teaspoon whole cloves
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable stock gluten free
- 4 cups water
- ½ cup dried porcini mushrooms, rinsed
- ½ pound cremini mushrooms
- ¼ ounce dried shiitake mushrooms, rinsed
- ¼ teaspoon coarse salt
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- ¼ teaspoon whole peppercorns
- 1 teaspoon reduced-sodium soy sauce gluten free or can substitute tamari
- FOR THE PHO:
- ¼ pound cremini mushrooms, thinly sliced
- 8 ounces dried rice noodles such as pad thai rice noodles
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 8 ounces fresh bean sprouts
- 12 leaves Thai basil or fresh mint
- 1 small jalapeno, seeded and thinly sliced
- 1 small red chili, seeded and thinly sliced
- 12 sprigs cilantro leaves
- 2 limes, quartered
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°. On a baking sheet, roast onion and ginger for 30 minutes.
- In a large stockpot over medium-low heat, place star anise pods, cloves and cinnamon stick. Toast spices for 3–5 minutes or until fragrant. Add roasted onion and ginger, vegetable stock, 4 cups water, porcini mushrooms, ½ pound cremini mushrooms, dried shiitake, salt, brown sugar, peppercorns and soy sauce. Increase heat and bring to a boil; then reduce heat to low and gently simmer broth, uncovered, for 60 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a skillet, sauté ¼ pound cremini mushrooms until tender, about 10 minutes; set aside. In a pot, cook rice noodles according to package directions. Rinse noodles under cold water, drain and set aside. Toss noodles with sesame oil.
- Using a fine-mesh kitchen strainer lined with cheesecloth, strain the broth, removing all solids. Discard solids.
- Divide noodles and sautéed mushrooms among four large bowls. Pour broth over noodles. Set out bowls of each topping for people to add to their Pho: bean sprouts, basil, jalapeño, red chili, cilantro and lime.
Recipe Notes
Nutrition Facts
Vegan Mushroom Pho
Amount Per Serving
Calories 277
Calories from Fat 45
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5g
8%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 1g
Sodium 435mg
18%
Total Carbohydrates 59g
20%
Dietary Fiber 3g
12%
Sugars 6g
Protein 5g
10%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
PER SERVING (1¼ cups): 277 cal, 5g fat (1g mono, 1g poly, 0g sat), 0mg chol, 435mg sodium, 59g carb (3g fiber, 6g sugars), 5g protein
