These red curry noodle bowls are so quick and easy to make, and they’re full of flavor! You can use your favorite seasonal vegetables to have a nutritious lunch on the table in twenty minutes.
It’s hard to believe that this semester is actually drawing to a close. Time since the winter seems to have flown by, and here, all of a sudden, is April.
There’s a lot on my plate between now and mid-May, including finals and end-of-semester projects, lots of weekly meal plans for clients, freelance work, and recipe development (!) for the new cookbook. So, between now and the summer, my everyday eats will have to be simple above else. These quick & easy red curry nice noodle bowls are a great place to start: an efficient, balanced bowl meal that’s as flavorful as it is fast.
The process here couldn’t be easier: boil water, let the rice noodles soak, and steam whatever veggies you’ve got.
Chop up some tofu: it could be store-bought, seasoned tofu, like the smoked tofu from SoyBoy or the marinated, baked tofu varieties from Fresh Tofu Inc or Wildwood. I use these a lot when things are really busy, and I find them to be a time-saving, flavorful addition to my meals.
Of course, you could also use plain cubed tofu in this recipe, if you don’t need to dress tofu up to enjoy it, or you could try an easy homemade marinade.
My 20-minute air fryer tempeh nuggets (which also have an oven option) will also be great in the recipe if you have the time.
If tofu and tempeh aren’t your favorite, try adding some edamame, mung beans, chickpeas, aduki beans, or another legume to the dish for some vegan protein.
Whisk your sauce together, dress the noodles, pile the ingredients in a bowl, and you’re good to go.
It would be a lie to say that this recipe isn’t all just a tasty vehicle for sauce. And this curried peanut sauce is a new favorite–and possibly a new obsession. It is all things salty, sweet, spicy, and delicious, and after making the noodle bowls yesterday I just went ahead and made another batch.
I’m hoping that this recipe will rescue you on a busy afternoon or evening soon. It’s easy to cut the noodle or veggie portions in half or adjust them to serve one, if you’re dining solo. But no matter what, I highly advise you to make all of the sauce. You won’t be sorry!
xo
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So perfect! Definitely my kind of bowl :):) Good luck with the end of semester, I am in the same place right now and totally get how these quick dinners are life savers!
I’ve never had red curry before, but this recipe is just so beautiful I need to try it asap! I’m absolutely loving this!
I really like the recipe & its ingredients are so healthy. Although its my first visit here but I’m really inspired by your recipe. Thank you so much. I’ll try it soon.
This sauce is incredible!! I think I’ve eaten half of it waiting for my noodles to cook…
Haha, it’s hard to resist, right? I made more of it almost immediately. Too good not to ๐ Enjoy the bowls, Miranda!
Just made this for lunch and it is delicious! It came together so easily and impressed me with taste, texture and flavor, Thank you Gena and best of luck on your studies! – Your longtime blog follower – Kate ๐
Kate, I’m so glad you liked it! It’s a new favorite of mine, and I’m glad that the flavors and textures translated for you, too ๐
Yum! This recipe looks and sounds delightful! I could eat bowls everyday of the week! This is a good twist to what I normally make. Thank you! xo
Hope you enjoy it, Lauren!
So perfect! Definitely my kind of bowl :):) Good luck with the end of semester, I am in the same place right now and totally get how these quick dinners are life savers!
Nothing like rice noodles for a fast bowl. And the sauce sounds delicious! The presentation of these bowls is gorgeous too. You are a veggie bowl artist, Gena! Thanks ๐
How perfect are these bowls for a quick dinner!? This looks so delish. But what I am really smitten over is that sauce! I will definitely be making that sauce soon. Thank you for this recipe! xx
Always looking for those less than twenty minute pantry recipes! Looking forward to trying it! (I think a splash of coconut milk might be good also!)
These look yummy You have so inspired me to make bowls for my lunches lately, and the kids love them too. I really appreciate that you still have time to blog despite all the other stuff you do. Thanks!
These are simply gorgeous. Even though it’s getting warmer, I’m still craving hearty dishes like curries and bowls. I don’t think I can ever get tired of them!
I never thought to mix rice noodles with red curry! I use it in my Thai fried rice and soup dishes all the time but never with noodles. Looks amazing dear!