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Health benefits
Loaded with plant-based protein from tofu and fibre from fresh veggies, this gluten-free and dairy-free peanut noodle bowl is both nutritious and delicious. The healthy fats from peanut butter and olive oil support health, while the colourful vegetables add antioxidants and essential vitamins. Itโs a balanced, nutrient-dense meal that will keep you full and satisfied.
Ingredients
The best part about this Thai noodle salad is that it’s made with pantry staples. The ingredients are simple, wholesome and very adaptable. They include firm tofu, fresh veggies like cabbage, carrots, red capsicum (red peppers), coriander (cilantro) and a creamy peanut dressing that’s made with peanut butter, rice vinegar, fresh garlic and tamari. You can easily swap out proteins or use what you have on hand, making it a flexible, go-to recipe for busy days.
How to make this Peanut Noodle Bowl
Making this peanut noodle bowl is super simple. Cook your tofu until golden, then prepare your noodles and veggies. Toss everything together with the homemade peanut dressing, which comes together in minutes. For extra crunch, sprinkle some roasted peanuts on top. Delicious and easy!
Serving suggestions and how to store
Serve your peanut noodle bowl fresh with a sprinkle of roasted peanuts for added crunch. Itโs great on its own or paired with extra protein like chicken or boiled eggs. Store any leftovers separately in airtight containers: the tofu in the fridge or freezer, the salad in the fridge, and the dressing in a jar ready for your next meal.
Vary this Peanut Noodle Bowl to suit your dietary needs
To make this dish soy-free, replace the tamari with coconut aminos. For a nut-free version, swap the peanuts and peanut butter with sunflower seeds and tahini. You can also swap the tofu for other proteins like chicken, pork, or eggs, depending on your preference! If you don’t like coriander, swap it with fresh mint or Thai basil.
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Peanut Noodle Bowl
Ingredients
- 450 g firm organic tofu – alternative proteins below
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 200 g vermicelli rice noodles
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- ยผ red cabbage – finely sliced
- 1 red capsicum/s – sliced
- 1 carrot/s – julienne or grated
- 1 bunch/s fresh coriander leaves – leaves from stems
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper – to taste
Dressing
- 3 tbsp peanut butter
- 1 clove/s garlic – crushed
- 2 tbsp rice wine vinegar – or apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp tamari
- 60 ml water (ยผ cup)
- chilli flakes – to taste, optional
Serve
- ยฝ cup/s roasted peanuts – optional
Instructions
- Heat a large pan over a medium heat. Dice the tofu into cubes. Heat the olive oil in the pan and cook the tofu turning so all sides are golden brown.
- Pour boiling water over the noodles and set aside (follow the packet directions for preparing the specific noodles you are using). Once they are ready, rinse in cold water, drain well and then toss through a tablespoon olive oil (this prevents them sticking).
- Prepare the vegetables and combine in a large container (with a lid that you can store them in).
- Make the dressing by combining all the ingredients together in a jar or bottle. It should be a thick drizzle. If you need to add a little more water, do so.
Serve
- Arrange your nourish bowl by combining the salad with the noodles and dressing and toss well to coat it evenly. Top with the tofu (or leftover meat) and peanuts.
Make ahead
- Prep all the components ahead and store the tofu or protein in an airtight container in the fridge.
- The salad in an airtight container in the fridge.
- The dressing in a jar or bottle in the fridge.
Store
- Store the fully prepared salad in an airtight container in the fridge.
Notes
Warm bowl
Heat the tofu (or meat).Alternative proteins
Replace the tofu with cooked chicken, pork, fish or boiled eggs.Onion pickle
Lovely with onion pickle added.Soy-free
Replace the tamari with coconut aminos.Nut-free
Replace the peanuts with pumpkin or sunflower seeds and the peanut butter with tahini (or almond butter for peanut-free). ย ย ย ยMy family loves this delicious Peanut Noodle Bowl..let me know what you thought in the comments belowโฆ
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Health benefits
This bowl is rich in both protein and fibre, making it a well-balanced meal to keep you full and energised. With around 35g protein per serve, thanks to the beef and tamari, it supports muscle repair, stable energy and satiety. The peas, capsicum, leafy greens and fresh coriander contribute 7g fibre per serve, which is essential for gut health, hormone balance and steady digestion. As a complete meal, it offers a mix of macronutrients and micronutrients that help you feel nourished and grounded.
Ingredients
The beauty of this sticky mince nourish bowl is in its simplicity. It combines beef mince with garlic, ginger, tamari and coconut sugar to create a sticky, caramelised protein base. Fresh peas, capsicum, coriander, leafy greens and kimchi (or red onion pickle) provide colour, crunch and a burst of freshness. Lemon or lime ties it all together with brightness, while olive oil brings healthy fats.
How to make this Sticky Mince Nourish Bowl
To make this meal, start by heating a pan with olive oil and sautรฉing the beef, garlic and ginger until cooked through. Once the pan is dry, add the tamari and coconut sugar, increasing the heat so the mince caramelises into a sticky, golden mix. Toss through the peas right at the end for a pop of colour and sweetness. While the mince cooks, prep the coriander, capsicum and greens so everything is ready to assemble. Serve in bowls with your chosen fermented topping and a wedge of lemon or lime to squeeze over just before eating.
Serving suggestions and how to store
Serve the sticky mince nourish bowl as is for a light but filling dinner, or make it heartier by pairing it with steamed rice or quinoa. It also works beautifully as a warm salad with wilted greens, or you can pack it into meal-prep containers for quick lunches through the week. The cooked mince can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for three days or frozen in portions, while the fresh vegetables and herbs are best stored separately and added fresh at serving.
Vary this Sticky Mince Nourish Bowl to suit your dietary needs
If youโd like a soy-free version, simply replace tamari with coconut aminos and adjust the seasoning. For a plant-based take, swap the beef for crumbled tempeh or cooked lentils, which still pair beautifully with the sticky marinade. To make it go further, serve over rice, or bulk up the fibre with extra beans or lentils stirred through.
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Sticky Mince Nourish Bowl
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 500 g beef mince
- 2 clove/s garlic – finely grated or crushed
- 1 tbsp ginger root – finely grated
- 2 tbsp tamari
- 2 tbsp coconut sugar or rapadura
- 1 cup/s peas – fresh or frozen (defrosted)
- 1 red capsicum/s – diced
- 1 bunch/s fresh coriander leaves – leaves picked
- 4 tbsp onion pickle – recipe here, or kimchi, or sauerkraut
- 60 g mixed leaves – or wilted greens
- 1 lemon/s – or lime quartered
Instructions
- Place a pan or wok over a medium high heat.
- Add the olive oil, beef, garlic and ginger. Stir-fry until the beef is cooked and thereโs no liquid in the pan.
- Then turn the heat up high, add the tamari and sugar and stir for 2-3 minutes, until the sugar caramelises.
- For the last minute add the peas. Turn off the heat.
- While the mince is cooking, pick the coriander leaves off the stems and dice the capsicum.
Serve
- In a bowl place the mince, leafy greens, capsicum, coriander, onion pickle or kimchi. Serve with the wedge of lemon or lime. Mix together and enjoy.
Store
- The mince in an airtight container in the fridge or freezer.
- The capsicum in an airtight container in the fridge.
- The herbs and leaves in an airtight container in the fridge.
Warm Bowl
- Heat the mince and wilt the greens to serve.
Notes
Soy-free
Replace the tamari with coconut aminos (plus sea salt, to taste).Bulk it up
Make this meal go even further by adding in cooked rice, quinoa or legumes. The legumes will also really improve the fibre count! ย ย ย ย ย ย ยDid you love this easy as could be Sticky Mince Nourish Bowl?ย Let me know in the comments below…
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I love to have a jar of Easy Red Onion Pickle in the fridge to add extra colour and flavour to meals. They are delicious alongside veggies, grilled or roasted meat, as an addition to wraps, burgers, sandwiches, salads or just a milder way to enjoy onion in salads.
Health benefits
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These quick pickled red onions make for a tasty and healthful addition to various dishes, enhancing flavour while offering nutritional benefits.
Ingredients
All you need for these quick pickled onions are a few basic ingredients, including finely sliced red onion, apple cider vinegar, coconut sugar or rapadura, and sea salt.
How to make easy red onion pickle
Warm the vinegar, sugar and salt in a small saucepan until everything dissolves. Pop your sliced onions into a jar or mason jar, then pour the hot pickling liquid over the top and press them down so theyโre mostly submerged. They soften quite quickly, so just give them a stir over the first hour to help them settle under the liquid.
Serving suggestions and how to store
Theyโre ready after about fifteen minutes, but the flavour develops beautifully if you chill them. Keep them in a sealed container or jar in the refrigerator for up to a week. Use them anywhere you want a bright pop of flavour: piled onto salads, with grilled meat or fish, slices added into wraps, stirred through bowls or added to burgers. I love this a lot on Smashed Avocado Toast. My whole family adore the taste of these pickled onions and request them weekly.
Vary this easy red onion pickle to suit your dietary needs
You can use any natural sweetener you like (honey, maple syrup, rice malt syrup). Add chilli flakes for heat, mustard seeds or peppercorns for a more traditional vibe, or swap the vinegar for red wine vinegar or white vinegar or white wine vinegar if thatโs what you have on hand.
Easy Red Onion Pickle
Ingredients
- 1 red onion/s (large) halved and finely sliced
- 120 ml apple cider vinegar (ยฝ cup)
- 2 tbsp coconut sugar or rapadura – or sweetener of your choice
- 1 tsp sea salt
Instructions
- Place the apple cider vinegar, sweetener and salt in a small saucepan and bring to the boil, stirring to dissolve all ingredients.
- Place the onions into a mason jar or airtight jar.
- As the pickling liquid comes to the boil, pour it over the onions, making sure you press the onions down to be mostly covered by the liquid. They do collapse as they pickle so for the first hour or so give them a stir until they are below the vinegar.
- Set the onions aside for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, then they are ready to used or store in the fridge for up to a week.
Serve
- Delicious alongside grilled or roasted meat, as an addition to wraps or a milder way to enjoy onion in salads.
- Serve with one of our fabulous Dhal recipes or any of the curries.
Store
- In an airtight container for up to a week.
Notes
Add to….
- Eggs cooked anyway
- Salads
- Steak (or any fish or meat)
- In sandwiches (my son loves it with nitrate free ham in his roll at school)
- With a curry or dhal
- On a hamburger
Did you love this easy red onion pickle?ย Let me know how you used them in recipes in the comments below…
Recipe by Kristin Cosgrove
Hi, Iโm Kristin Cosgrove. Iโm a mum, student of psychology and passionate whole foods cook. I love to share my love for simple, seasonal recipes and my modern approach to cooking for my family. I live on the Surf Coast with my husband and three children.
You can find me on Instagram at @kristinjcosgrove
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