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Coconut Curry Zoodle Ramen

May 4, 2023

Whether you’re a meat-eater or a veteran veggie, you’ll swoon over this totally plant-based recipe for vegan coconut curry ramen with zucchini noodles!

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Coconut curry zoodle ramen with zucchini noodles, mushrooms  in a bowl with chop sticks. Vegan curry vegetarian curry.

New Year, Clean Slate.

At the beginning of each new year, we’re all trying to make a fresh start. So, with that in mind, this year we are partnering with Kroger stores to bring you a few vegan recipes to celebrate their new line of completely plant-based Simple Truth products. We hope this vegan curry ramen recipe inspires you to embrace the occasional plant-based recipe!

Coconut curry zoodle ramen with zucchini noodles, mushrooms  in a bowl with chop sticks. Vegan curry vegetarian curry.

Coconut Curry Zoodles: Plant-Based Comfort Food at its Finest.

Plant-based ingredients come in many forms and it is a true joy of ours to work with these ingredients to create magic in our kitchens. If you don’t already make vegan food in your home on a regular basis, let us introduce you to a few of our favorite vegan ingredients. All of the ingredients for this dish were found at our local Kroger store. We love how easy Kroger makes it to find plant-based products that fit into our meal plan so easily, and are in line with our healthy-eating goals for 2020! We always stock up on:

  • Simple Truth Canned Coconut Milk. You guys already know how much we love coconut milk. Creamy and ultra-rich, coconut milk that turns everything it touches into silky, buttery, rich goodness.
  • Simple Truth Yellow Curry Powder. A blend of spices that provide a backdrop of warmth and robust flavor to whatever dish you use it in, and a key ingredient in this vegan curry ramen. It’s perfect for stews, soups, salads etc. Vegan and delicious.
  • Kroger Sesame Oil. Toasted or not, sesame oil is one of our go-to plant based ingredient go-tos. Nutty and rich, it adds flavorful depth to so many of our favorite marinades, stir-fries and dipping sauces.
  • Simple Truth Vegetable Stock. Veggie stock is always in our pantries! Our best party trick to making a lot of our favorite dishes vegan is swapping out the protein for a plant based option and switching chicken or beef stock with veggie instead.
ingredients laid out for Coconut curry ramen zucchini noodles, mushrooms, sesame oil, vegetable stock, limes, coconut milk
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Easy, Quick and Vegan, This Zoodle Ramen has it All.

This coconut curry ramen is sure to become your new go-to weeknight dinner. Thanks to a few easy shortcuts, it comes together fast. This vegan coconut curry zoodle soup recipe relies on:

  • Packaged zoodles. While we don’t always take this shortcut because of the packaging it requires, in a pinch we grab pre-spiralized packages of zucchini noodles to make this recipe even faster! Our local Kroger store carries them year-round!
  • Ginger and garlic from a tube. Another trick for making this recipe a true 15 minute dinner is to lean on your new bffs, meet minced garlic and ginger in a tube! It’s usually found in the produce aisle.
  • Just ONE pot. Did we mention that this whole curry zoodle soup comes together in just one pot? Easy to make, and as minimal clean-up as minimal can be.
Coconut curry ramen with zucchini noodles, mushrooms in a bowl with chop sticks. Vegan curry vegetarian curry in a pot.

How To Make Coconut Curry Zoodle Ramen.

Alright party people, let’s get down to business. Ready to make a truly lush, gorgeous coconut curry soup with zucchini ramen noodles? Here’s how to make plant-based dinner magic:

  1. First things first, spiralize those zucchinis! Or if you’re using store-bought zoodles, you get to skip this step.
  2. Warm a vibrant slurry of red curry paste, yellow curry powder, sesame oil, fresh garlic and ginger in a soup pot until fragrant.
  3. Add your veggie stock, coconut milk, white and light green parts of green onion, mushrooms, lime juice, bell pepper and salt and bring to a boil.
  4. Add the zucchini noodles and stir until noodles are incorporated.
  5. Dive in! Enjoy your vegan goodness.
Coconut curry zoodle ramen with zucchini noodles, mushrooms  in a bowl with chop sticks. Vegan curry vegetarian curry.
Coconut curry zoodle ramen with zucchini noodles, mushrooms  in a bowl with chop sticks. Vegan curry vegetarian curry.

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Coconut curry zoodle ramen with zucchini noodles, mushrooms  in a bowl with chop sticks. Vegan curry vegetarian curry.
Coconut curry zoodle ramen with zucchini noodles, mushrooms  in a bowl with chop sticks. Vegan curry vegetarian curry.

Kick That Packaged Ramen Habit to the Curb for Good.

Even you can go plant-based and never miss your favorite thing: sodium-laden packaged ramen noodles. We promise this vegan soup tastes way better and is WAY better for you, too. If you agree, snap a photo of your finished product and maybe even a video of the beautiful person you share it with. Tag us on Instagram using @themodernproper and #themodernproper. Happy eating!

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Coconut Curry Zoodle Ramen

  • Serves:  4
  • Prep Time:  10 min
  • Cook Time:  10 min
  • Calories:  320

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp red curry paste (find one without shrimp if vegan)
  • 2 tbsp yellow curry powder
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
  • 4 cups vegetable Stock
  • 2 cans full-fat coconut milk
  • 1 bunch green onions, thinly sliced, divided
  • 8 oz mushrooms sliced (crimini or shiitake)
  • 2 limes, juiced
  • 1 bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 6 cups zoodles (about 3 medium zucchini)
  • 2 cups red cabbage shredded
  • sesame seeds, optional

Method

  1. In a medium sized pot set over medium heat, whisk the red curry paste, yellow curry powder, sesame oil, garlic and ginger until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
  2. Add the stock, coconut milk, white and light green parts of green onion (reserve the dark green parts for garnish), mushrooms, lime juice, bell pepper and salt. Bring to a boil. Boil for 2 minutes.
  3. Add the zucchini noodles and stir until noodles are incorporated. **
  4. Divide the ramen into 4 bowls, garnish with remaining green onion tops, red cabbage and sesame seeds.

**Zucchini noodles will cook quickly in hot broth. If you simmer them for too long they’ll get to soft and mushy.

Nutrition Info

  • Per Serving
  • Amount
  • Calories 320
  • Protein 11 g
  • Carbohydrates 24 g
  • Total Fat 22 g
  • Dietary Fiber 4 g
  • Cholesterol 2 mg
  • sodium 437 mg
  • Total Sugars 9 g

Coconut Curry Zoodle Ramen

Questions & Reviews

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  • MC

    What size cans are we supposed to use for the coconut milk?

    Standard 13.5 oz cans. Hope you enjoy!

  • Tricia

    I can’t do curry any suggestions for substitutes

    We have a recipe "EASY CHICKEN RAMEN" you could try that one instead and use noodles in place of the ramen noodles. Hope you enjoy Tricia.

  • Blaire

    Would this freeze well if you separated the broth before adding the zoodles?

    Sure! I would freeze before adding the noodles. Then after you rewarm it, add them then.

  • Myriah

    Wow this was good! It tasted very close to my favorite soup at the local Thai restaurant. Next time though I am going to double the coconut milk, use 1 cup less broth, and double the curry. It was just a little watered down tasting.

    Thanks Myriah, so happy you liked it! Those sound like yummy ideas to try.

  • Jennifer

    This was AMAZING. I added peanut butter and topped with hot red pepper flakes. We served in two bowls, one contained the veggies and the other had the broth- so everything stayed al-dente.

    Thanks Jennifer, we are so happy you loved it!

  • Crystal

    This soup is amazing! I honestly didn't think I was going to like it, but it's hands down one of my favorite soups ever! I add ramen noodles and a little hot periperi sauce at the end. Outstanding!

    Thanks so much Crystal, we are so glad you love it!

  • Anne

    This recipe was sooo good. I made it once with zoodles and once with regular ramen noodles for a heartier meal (3 packets). Both were incredible. Also added a little fish sauce to the broth for more umami flavor.

    Great. Thanks for the tip!