Heart-Healthy Coconut Curry Noodles

Delight in a bowl of **Heart-Healthy Coconut Curry Noodles**, a vibrant and wholesome dish packed with flavor and nutrition! This recipe combines tender whole grain rice noodles with a luscious, aromatic coconut curry sauce made from light coconut milk, red curry paste, and low-sodium vegetable broth. Fresh vegetables like red bell peppers, carrots, and baby spinach add a colorful crunch, while a hint of ginger, garlic, and lime juice infuses the dish with zesty warmth. Finished with fresh cilantro, green onions, and a sprinkle of crushed peanuts, this one-pot meal offers a perfect balance of savory, creamy, and tangy notes—all while being heart-conscious and simple to prepare in just 35 minutes. Perfect for weeknight dinners, it’s a nutritious comfort food you’ll crave over and over again!

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 250 grams whole grain rice noodles
• 1 tablespoon coconut oil
• 1 inch piece ginger, minced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 medium red bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 2 medium carrots, julienned
• 2 cups baby spinach
• 400 ml canned light coconut milk
• 1 cup low-sodium vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoons red curry paste
• 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 0.25 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 stalks chopped green onions
• 2 tablespoons crushed peanuts

Directions

Step 1

Cook the rice noodles according to the package instructions, drain and set aside.

Step 2

In a large skillet or wok, heat the coconut oil over medium heat.

Step 3

Add the minced ginger and garlic to the skillet, sautéing for about 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the sliced red bell pepper and julienned carrots to the skillet, cooking for about 5 minutes until they begin to soften.

Step 5

Stir in the baby spinach, letting it wilt slightly.

Step 6

In a separate bowl, whisk together the coconut milk, vegetable broth, and red curry paste until well combined.

Step 7

Pour the coconut curry mixture into the skillet, bringing it to a gentle simmer.

Step 8

Stir in the cooked noodles, tossing to coat them evenly in the sauce.

Step 9

Add the soy sauce and lime juice, mixing well to incorporate the flavors.

Step 10

Let the noodles simmer in the sauce for another 2-3 minutes to absorb the flavors.

Step 11

Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the fresh cilantro and chopped green onions.

Step 12

Serve the noodles in bowls, topped with a sprinkle of crushed peanuts for extra crunch and flavor.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1416.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1511.3

Total Fat 46.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 30.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1471.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 241.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 19.5g	0%
Total Sugars 19.3g
Protein 33.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 334.6mg	0%
Iron 12.5mg	0%
Potassium 1856.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 27.6%

Protein: 8.8%

Carbs: 63.6%