When the air turns crisp and the leaves start falling, there’s nothing better than a warm, nourishing bowl of pho. With this quick and easy recipe, you don’t need to venture to a restaurant or spend hours simmering your broth. You can get all the benefits of eating seasonally and all the comfort of everyone’s favorite Vietnamese soup right in your kitchen. Let’s dive right into how to make a quick, healthy, vegan friendly dinner in under 15 minutes.
The Base: A Healthier Vegan Instant Noodle Pho
Your base for this recipe is as easy to prepare as heating up water and pouring it in a Pho’nomenal Veggie Pho Bowl. Not only does our instant noodle bowl deliver when it comes to savory, delicious broth and noodles, but it’s vegan, gluten-free, MSG-free, and soy-free. Worried it’s loaded with sodium? Good news. Our veggie pho contains a fraction of the sodium of other instant noodle brands, just 480 mg. So while it may be just as convenient as your typical instant noodle, it doesn’t come with the typical nutritional baggage.
But it’s not just the sodium levels that put our pho in a league of its own. Most instant noodles rely on refined (often fried) wheat flour and added MSG for flavor, but not ours. Our Veggie Pho Bowl is made with gluten-free rice noodles, a clean, plant-based broth, and real, simple ingredients. The soup tastes great because it’s made with real veggies, so it doesn’t need the preservatives, fillers, or artificial flavorings other brands add.
It’s the kind of quick meal you’ll actually feel good about eating, and it’s ready in minutes.
Next up, it’s time to add your seasonal veggies. We’ve listed our favorite, fall-friendly add-ins below. Pick and choose your favorites and take dinner from delicious to extra nutritious just like that.
The Best Fall Veggies to Add to Your Veggie Pho
Butternut Squash
Sweet, creamy, and full of fall flavor. Cube it, toss it in the air fryer, and top your pho for a hearty, slightly sweet addition that makes every spoonful feel like comfort food. It’s not just delicious, but it packs some serious fiber and a whole host of vitamins and minerals including 100% of your daily requirement of vitamin A.
Swiss Chard
This colorful, nutrient-packed green adds both texture and vibrance. Remove the stems and sauté until just wilted for a silky, nutrient-rich topping that pairs beautifully with pho’s aromatic broth. From delivering vitamin K and magnesium to reducing insulin resistance, Swiss Chard is one of the absolute healthiest additions to your veggie arsenal.
Mushrooms
Fall is peak mushroom season! Check your local farmers’ market for shiitake, oyster, or maitake mushrooms. They bring an earthy depth that elevates the bowl from simple to soul-warming. Best yet, mushrooms pack macronutrients that help beef up your immune system right in time to fight off fall and winter bugs.
But, Why Eat Seasonally?
Eating with the seasons isn’t just about flavor—it’s about nourishment. Seasonal produce is often fresher, and richer in nutrients since it’s harvested at its peak. According to WebMD, out-of-season produce is often modified in order to grow year-round, losing some of the potency of its nutrition. In other words, if you want more bang for your buck when it comes to vegetables, eating seasonally when possible is a solid strategy.
In addition, eating seasonally ensures that you are consuming a well-balanced, heart-healthy diet with the vitamins and minerals you need to thrive. While consistently choosing the same healthy vegetables day-in and day-out is a great choice, varying your vegetables by season will welcome even more benefits.
But perhaps the best part of all is that eating seasonally is delicious! Fruits and vegetables picked in their prime are typically packed with the flavor that makes them enjoyable. Think summer peaches and sweet corn. The same can be said of fall apples and squashes.
If you’re not sold yet, consider this: choosing local, in-season produce supports sustainable farming and reduces your carbon footprint. In sum, when we eat seasonally, everyone wins.
Your Easy, Healthy Fall Dinner Recipe, Delivered
Need something new and simple for your dinner rotation? We think you’ll love this. Whether you’re winding down after a long day or just craving something warm and nourishing, our Veggie Pho Bowl brings all the cozy fall vibes in one easy, feel-good meal. Try it out and let us know your favorite fall add-ins!