Healthy Pasta and Noodle Recipes made with Holista
Low GI Noodle Phở
This Fall, Warm up with a Vietnamese staple. A Simple and Tasty Low GI Noodle Phở that will warm you up and help keep you feeling well. 🍜
Makes 4 servings

Ingredients
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8 oz (approx.1/2 package) Holista Low GI Spaghetti
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2 star anise pods*
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8 cups unsalted or low sodium beef broth
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1 large onion, sliced thin
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3 inch piece of ginger, peeled and thinly sliced
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4 cloves garlic chopped
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1 Tbsp. low-sodium soy sauce
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1 tsp. fish sauce
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12 oz. eye of round beef, or pork ribs, sliced 1/8 inch thick**
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2 cups bean sprouts
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1 jalapeno, sliced
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4 scallions cut into 1-inch pieces
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1 cup of cilantro leaves
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4 lime wedges
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Optional: Siracha and/or hoisin
A few things before you begin:
*If you are in a bind, and cannot find star anise, use ¼ tsp. fennel seeds. You do not want to omit the flavor star anise adds to the soup.
**Freeze beef or pork for one hour before preparation to make it easier to slice thin.
Vegetarian: Use mushroom or vegetable broth. Substitute king trumpet mushrooms, sliced thin, for the beef or pork. You can also use tofu.
Directions
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Start out by toasting the star anise pods or fennel seeds until fragrant in a large stockpot over medium heat.
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Add broth, ginger, garlic, and onion, increase heat to medium-high, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
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While soup simmers you can slice jalapeno, cut scallions, chop cilantro and divide rinsed bean sprouts among the bowls. If you are having one serving, just add a half-cup of bean sprouts to your bowl.
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Remove the star anise pods from the soup after simmering. Stir in soy and fish sauces.
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Bring a large pot of water to a boil for your noodles. Holista noodles cook in 3 minutes, which is the same amount of time it will take your beef to cook. After adding the noodles to the boiling water, immediately add the sliced beef to the soup.
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Drain your noodles when they are done, and divide among the bowls. Ladle soup over noodles and bean sprouts.
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Top with scallions, jalapenos, cilantro and a squeeze of lime. Option to add Siracha and hoisin, or keep these on the side for dipping your beef/pork or mushroom.
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ENJOY!
Nutrition Information (analysis done using beef recipe)
490 calories,
13g fat,
2.5g saturated fa,
50mg cholesterol
370mg sodium
57g carbohydrate
4g fiber
1g sugar,
35g protein
55% vitamin A
80% vitamin C
9% Calcium,
40% Iron.