Staying in? This iron-infused Veggie Loaded Vegan Pho recipe will keep you warm AND keep your immunity strong 💪⁠
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Like all good Pho, there are layers of flavour and texture that go into this recipe. Let's get started:

STEP 1: AROMATIC BASE:⁠

1️⃣ toast 2 whole star anise, 3 cloves, 2 cinnamon sticks in a dry stockpot on low heat for a minute⁠

2️⃣ once fragrant, add 1 yellow onion, quartered as well as 1 inch of ginger sliced thinly to the dry stockpot⁠

3️⃣ let it char a little for added flavour

STEP 2: IRON INFUSED BROTH⁠

1️⃣next, add 4 cups of vegetable broth along with 1/4 cup of tamari and turn heat to medium high⁠

2️⃣ bring to a boil, then add your Lucky Iron Fish/ Leaf⁠

3️⃣ after 10 minutes, remove the Fish/ Leaf and wash & dry it⁠

4️⃣ strain the broth to take out chunks of onions and ginger

STEP 3: ADDING UMAMI FLAVOUR⁠

1️⃣scoop out 1 cup of the iron infused broth⁠

2️⃣ add 1/4 cup of miso paste and stir till evenly combined⁠

3️⃣ pour it back in the stockpot with the broth and stir again⁠

STEP 4: TOPPINGS⁠

1️⃣ add your fav veggies: thinly sliced raw peppers/ cabbage/ jalepenos/ zucchini/ edamame/ steamed broccoli/ corn/ pan-fried mushrooms/ bean sprouts⁠

2️⃣ you can be fancy and also add miso-glazed baked tofu ⁠

STEP 5: ADDING FLAVOUR & SPICES⁠

1️⃣before serving, add freshly squeezed lime juice and freshly grated lime zest

2️⃣also add fresh mint, cilantro, thai basil⁠

3️⃣ add chili oil or sriracha to your liking ⁠

This dish can be a labour of love or can be a quick dish you put together- depending on how fancy you want to get with the toppings or what items you already have prepared.⁠

 Either way, we hope you enjoy this nutrient-packed bowl of goodness!