Vegan curry udon with broccoli and avocado, ready in 30 minutes. Plump noodles in a gingery coconut curry sauce with seared broccoli and creamy avocado on top.
1large red bell pepperseeded and cut into ¼-inch-thick slices
2teaspoonsminced fresh ginger
3clovesgarlicminced
Big pinch red pepper flakes
1cupvegetable broth
115-ounce can coconut milklight or regular
1tablespooncurry powder
1tablespoontamari
1avocadopeeled, pitted, and diced
4teaspoonstoasted sesame seeds
Chopped fresh cilantrofor serving
Instructions
In a large pot, bring 4 quarts of salted water to a boil. Boil the noodles according to package directions.
Preheat a large heavy-bottomed pan over medium heat. Sauté the broccoli in 1 tablespoon of the coconut oil and a pinch of salt until nicely seared, about 7 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
Sauté the red pepper slices in the pan with the remaining 1 tablespoon coconut oil until seared, about 5 minutes. Add the ginger and garlic and sauté for about 1 minute, then mix in the red pepper flakes. Add the vegetable broth, coconut milk, curry powder, and tamari and bring to a boil.
Drain the noodles in a large colander. Add the noodles and reserved broccoli to the pan and mix to coat with the curry sauce. Serve in bowls topped with avocado, sesame seeds, and cilantro.