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Saucy Coconut Curry with Rice Noodles and Garden Vegetables

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This Saucy Coconut Curry with Rice Noodles and Garden Vegetables is a quick, vibrant dinner featuring creamy coconut milk, Thai red curry paste, and fresh seasonal veggies served over tender rice noodles. It’s comforting, nourishing, and ready in just 30 minutes.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

8 ounces rice noodles

2 tablespoons coconut oil

1 sweet onion, diced

2 zucchini or summer squash, diced

Kernels from 2 ears of sweet corn

2 cloves garlic, minced or grated

1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated

2 to 3 tablespoons Thai red curry paste

1 (14-ounce) can full-fat coconut milk

1/31/2 cup water

1 tablespoon fish sauce (or soy sauce for vegan)

2 teaspoons honey

Juice and zest from 1/2 lime

1/4 cup fresh cilantro or basil, chopped

Sliced jalapeño pepper, for serving

Green onions, for serving

Instructions

  1. Cook rice noodles according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
  2. Heat coconut oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add onion and cook for 5 minutes until softened.
  3. Add zucchini, corn, garlic, and ginger. Cook for 5 more minutes until vegetables begin to soften.
  4. Stir in curry paste and cook 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Add coconut milk, water, fish sauce, and honey. Simmer for 5 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
  6. Remove from heat and stir in lime juice, zest, and fresh herbs.
  7. To serve, divide noodles among bowls, ladle curry with vegetables over top, and garnish with jalapeño and green onions.

Notes

  • Add shrimp, chicken, or tofu for extra protein.
  • Swap in mushrooms, eggplant, or carrots for variety.
  • For more spice, increase curry paste or add fresh chili.
  • Make it vegan by replacing fish sauce with soy sauce or tamari.
  • For meal prep, freeze curry sauce only and add fresh noodles before serving.
  • Author: Monica
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Thai-Inspired
  • Diet: Vegan

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 582
  • Sugar: 11g
  • Sodium: 610mg
  • Fat: 28g
  • Saturated Fat: 18g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 72g
  • Fiber: 6g
  • Protein: 11g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg