Pineapple Coconut Noodles Recipe

Name: Pineapple Coconut Noodles
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Pasta & Noodles
Ingredients: 12 ounces Asian noodles (see Note); 1 tablespoon light olive oil; 4 to 6 garlic cloves, minced; One 14-to 15-ounce can light coconut milk; One 20-ounce can crushed pineapple, lightly drained; 1/2 teaspoon Thai red or green curry paste, or to taste, dissolved in a little warm water; 1 stalk lemongrass, cut into thirds and bruised with a knife, optional; Juice of 1/2 to 1 lime; 2 tablespoons natural granulated sugar; 1 teaspoon salt; 6 to 8 scallions, sliced; 1/4 to 1/2 cup minced fresh cilantro; Peanut halves or crushed peanuts

Servings: persons

12 ounces Asian noodles (see Note)
1 tablespoon light olive oil
4 to 6 garlic cloves, minced
One 14-to 15-ounce can light coconut milk
One 20-ounce can crushed pineapple, lightly drained
1/2 teaspoon Thai red or green curry paste, or to taste, dissolved in a little warm water
1 stalk lemongrass, cut into thirds and bruised with a knife, optional
Juice of 1/2 to 1 lime
2 tablespoons natural granulated sugar
1 teaspoon salt
6 to 8 scallions, sliced
1/4 to 1/2 cup minced fresh cilantro
Peanut halves or crushed peanuts

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Cook the noodles in plenty of rapidly simmering water until al dente, then drain.
2
Meanwhile, heat the oil in a stir-fry pan.
3
Add the garlic and saute over low heat until golden.
4
Add the coconut milk and pineapple, then whisk in the curry paste.
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Add the lemongrass, lime juice to taste, sugar, and salt.
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Add the cooked noodles to the coconut mixture, along with half the scallions and cilantro to taste.
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Remove from the heat.
8
If youd like a spicier dish, stir in small amounts of additional curry paste (dissolved in a little water) until the effect is as spicy as youd like.
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Serve at once, passing around the remaining scallions and the peanuts for topping.
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Pair this easy recipe with a basic protein dish.
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Good choices are BBQ-Flavored Skillet Tofu (page 62), Cornmeal-Crusted Seitan (page 63), and Tempeh Fries with Horseradish or Wasabi-Dill Mayonnaise (page 78).
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Add a platter of grape or cherry tomatoes, sliced bell peppers, baby corn, and carrots.
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Calories: 308
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Total Fat: 9g
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Protein: 9g
16
Carbohydrates: 52g
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Fiber: 4g
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Sodium: 510mg

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 ounces Asian noodles (see Note), 1 tablespoon light olive oil, 4 to 6 garlic cloves, minced, One 14-to 15-ounce can light coconut milk, and more.

Yes, Pineapple Coconut Noodles falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Pineapple Coconut Noodles

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