Easy Awesome Vegan Pho Recipe | Solluna by Kimberly Snyder (2024)

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I think “pho” is one of my favorite recipe words. It’s not pronounced “FO” but more like “feh”- kind of hard to spell! When I was in Vietnam I think I got laughed at more than a few times trying to pronounce things myself.

Anyways, Pho is a great stew that usually has a meat base, but here in my Easy Awesome Vegan Pho Recipe we are making an easy, all plant-based option that is savory, fragrant and delish. No heaviness or toxins included! In this recipe there’s also some wiggle room to make it your own by adding different greens and veggies, to express your own Pho flare! :)

So what is Pho?

Pho hails from Vietnam, and encompasses a fragrant broth ladeled over rice noodles.

Vegan Pho staples are basically rice noodles and broth. Beyond that, it’s up to you to choose toppings. How fun is that?! Choose anything from mushrooms, to carrots, green onions, bell peppers and more. The list is endless and allows you to be on the adventurous side. Choose as many or as few as you like!

Personally, I like to go all in. This vegetarian pho picks up great flavor from the star anise, slight sweetness from the carrots, and the earthy flavors from the tamari and sesame oil— which truly makes this soup a delight to eat.

Note: This is a very Busy Beauty-friendly recipe! I’ve made really complex Vegan Pho’s (during a vegan cooking course I took in Thailand) that had 26 different ingredients to make the broth, including scorching and charring onions. As delicious as it was, I simply don’t have the time to take 3 hours to make a broth- and I know you probably don’t either. So don’t worry, because this one is truly easy!!

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Prepare ingredients.

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In a large pot, combine the vegetable broth, green onion, grated ginger, carrots, star anise and salt. Bring to a full boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes.

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While the broth is cooking, melt the coconut oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the mushrooms and sauté for about 6 minutes, or until tender, stirring frequently.

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Stir in the tamari and sesame oil and cook over low heat until the sauce thickens and coats the mushrooms, about 1 minute more. Remove from heat.

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Divide the rice noodles between six bowls, then fill each bowl with the broth. Top each of the bowls with equal parts bean sprouts, a pinch of red pepper flakes, shiitake
mushrooms, cilantro, mint, basil and a lime wedge. Enjoy!

I called this easy for a reason and that’s because it is! It’s super quick to make— with a little simmering and sauteing, you’ll be reaching for that squeeze of lime…and a delicious bowl of fragrant pho within minutes!

Check out this nutritious recipe below…

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Easy Awesome Vegan Pho Recipe

Kimberly Snyder

4.50 from 2 votes

Ingredients

  • 64 ounces homemade or low-sodium vegetable broth
  • 8 ounces rice noodles cooked according to package instructions
  • 6 ounces mushrooms shiitakes are delicious but use what you can find or a combination
  • 6 green onions thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger peeled and grated
  • ½ cup sliced carrots
  • 3 whole star anise pieces or about 2 tsp. broken star anise pieces
  • ½ Tbs. coconut oil
  • 1 1/2 Tablespoons tamari
  • 1 teaspoons sesame oil
  • 4 ounces bean sprouts
  • 1 lime cut into wedges
  • Bunch of fresh cilantro basil and mint
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes optional!
  • Sea salt to taste

Instructions

  • In a large pot, combine the vegetable broth, green onion, grated ginger, carrots, star anise and salt. Bring to a full boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes.

  • While the broth is cooking, melt the coconut oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the mushrooms and sauté for about 6 minutes, or until tender, stirring frequently. Stir in the tamari and sesame oil and cook over low heat until the sauce thickens and coats the mushrooms, about 1 minute more.

  • Remove from heat.

  • Divide the rice noodles between six bowls, then fill each bowl with the broth.

  • Top each of the bowls with equal parts bean sprouts, a pinch of red pepper flakes, shiitake

  • mushrooms, cilantro, mint, basil and a lime wedge.

Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was on Instagram!

I continue to work on perfecting the broth, so let me know what you think and don’t forget to add it to your Dinner Recipe Pinterest board!

In love and health,
Kimberly

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With our busy schedules, sometimes we need a break with this easy recipe! Lots of love to you, Beauty! ;)

5 Comments

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    Jenniferon October 5, 2016 at 12:11 am

    Any chance you could come up with another pho recipe without the mushrooms and star anise.? Can’t stand them. I keep asking my sons Vietnamese girlfriend to make me a vegetarian version. Says she doesn’t know how.

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    EL Mehdion July 5, 2018 at 9:18 pm

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    One of the very nutrition yet easy dishes to make. Not to forget that it is tasty xD

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    Marjanon May 26, 2022 at 5:27 am

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    Hi Kimberly, I think if you sauté the ginger/ garlic prior to adding broth will infuse more depth and flavor. Thank you for great recipes and sharing your nutritional knowledge! You’re awesome 👏🏻

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      Kimberly Snyderon May 26, 2022 at 2:10 pm

      Absolutely you can saute ahead of time! Thanks so much love and have an amazing holiday weekend! Xo

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FAQs

What is vegan pho broth made of? ›

The broth is made from charred vegetables and toasted spices to create that complex flavor. It's then served with rice noodles along with a variety of herbs and fresh mung bean sprouts. The recipe is delicious and naturally gluten-free.

Is Kimberly Snyder vegan? ›

We caught up with the celebrity nutritionist and best-selling health author to chat about her daily vegan eats.

Is pho good for vegans? ›

This vegan pho broth gets its rich, umami-packed flavor from a medley of well-toasted spices, charred veg, dried mushrooms, and miso for a soul-edifying soup.

How can I improve my pho? ›

One of the most important steps in making pho is burnishing some onions and ginger before adding to the broth. However, don't just plop from pan to pot. “Peel the onion, or it will make the stock black,” Vuong cautions. “That way you get the sweetness of the onion and not the bitterness.”

What is the secret ingredient in pho broth? ›

If you regularly find yourself trying to think of new ways to upgrade your soup, look no further than dried sá sùng, or "peanut worms." These sea-faring worms are commonly used in northern Vietnam to provide a umami flavor boost to pho.

What gives pho broth its taste? ›

Broth - the soul of Pho. Beef bones play a crucial role in influencing the quality of the broth. Combined with spices such as ginger, charred onions, star anise, cinnamon, cloves, cardamom, and coriander seeds, the broth gains a distinct aroma.

Which Kardashian sister is vegan? ›

Like her younger sister Kim, it's thought that Kourtney eats mostly plant foods. According to Poosh, she follows a “mostly” vegan diet. Other reports suggest that she is “95 percent vegan” (nb: it's impossible to be partly vegan, as veganism is an all-encompassing philosophy).

Why is Kim Kardashian vegan? ›

Kim Kardashian says that her mostly vegan diet helps her manage psoriasis symptoms. We asked a registered dietitian which plant-based foods are best for this chronic condition. Kim Kardashian recently revealed that following a mostly plant-based diet has helped her manage her psoriasis symptoms.

Is JLO a vegan? ›

Jennifer Lopez

The Jenny from the Block singer credited a vegan diet for her weight loss after giving birth to her twins, but the star previously revealed that she also felt her energy levels soar. "It was a real change, but more than that I felt better and people were like 'Your energy's better'," she told Extra.

What herbs go in pho? ›

Pho Soup Ingredients:

garnishes: fresh herbs (cilantro, mint, and/or Thai basil), bean sprouts, lime wedges, thinly-sliced chiles (Thai bird chiles or jalapeños), thinly-sliced onions (green onions or white onions), sauces (hoisin and/or sriracha)

What is the healthiest meat for pho? ›

Chicken pho generally has the least fat and is a good source of lean protein. If you're just here for the beef, round cuts are the leanest, followed by brisket and flank.

Why is pho healthier than ramen? ›

Pho is usually considered a healthier choice than ramen because it tends to have fewer calories and less fat, making it a lighter meal. But both pho and ramen still give you a good amount of protein, vitamins, and minerals.

What makes pho unhealthy? ›

The one thing to be extra conscientious with pho is that it's very high in sodium, which can cause increased blood pressure and contribute to cardiovascular issues. 1 (Some bowls have more than 1,000 mg, which is practically the entire allotment of recommended sodium intake for the day.)

Why do I feel better after eating pho? ›

Pho is a traditional Vietnamese street food and has the same magic ingredient as chicken soup — bone broth — but incorporates more herbs and spices to naturally boost your immune system, and speed up your body's recovery time. It's the perfect comfort food — warm, hearty, and healing.

Is it OK to eat pho everyday? ›

Experts also suggest that if pho is used for breakfast, then you should avoid salt for the rest of the day. To avoid imbalanced nutrition, you should not eat pho too often, and you should switch up diet with other food products. Any food, no matter how good it is, won't be good for your body if consumed too much.

What is veggie pho stock concentrate? ›

Our Gluten Free, Clean Label Pho Vegetable Broth Concentrate infuses vegetable juice concentrates such as carrots, onions, and celery with Natural Flavors to obtain an Asian inspired pho flavor and aroma.

What makes pho broth different? ›

Pho Broth Spices and Other ingredients

The spices are toasted to bring out the flavour before adding into the pot. And the ginger and onion are charred to add a subtle smokey flavour into the broth – a secret little step that adds that extra something-something to make this pho recipe authentic and traditional!

How many calories are in vegan pho broth? ›

Region: US
ServingIngredientCalories
0.27 tbspvegetable oil33
1.64 cupsvegetable broth22
147.29 grice noodles159
13.09 gfish sauce4.6
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What is special about pho broth? ›

Though chicken variants exist, pho broth is typically made from beef, onions/shallots, ginger, yellow rock sugar, fish sauce, and spices. The broth is where the flavor is and It's what makes pho, pho. The very first thing I do when my bowl comes out is to take a sip of the broth.

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