Enjoy the spicy, authentic flavor of laksa without any of the unwanted ingredients. This better-for-you version leaves out the gluten and trades chicken for perfectly roasted chickpeas. The rest of the soup is a mix of creamy, plant-based curry bliss. Popular in Southeast Asia and surprisingly simple to whip up, it’ll take your taste buds across the globe any night of the week.

Chickpea Laksa with Rice Noodles
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Calories 2702 kcal
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp. Nutiva Organic Coconut Oil with Buttery Flavor
- 1 pack Mike’s Organic Curry Love Red Thai Curry Paste
- 1 tsp. garlic minced
- 1 tsp. minced ginger
- 1 shallot diced
- 1 small stalk lemon grass diced
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup water
- 1 Tbsp. plus 1 tsp. curry powder
- 2 Tbsp. coconut sugar
- 1 can coconut milk
- 1 Tbsp. SunButter Natural Sunflower Butter
- 1/2 head broccoli cut into bite size pieces
- 1 red pepper sliced
- 2 kaffir lime leaves
- 1 tsp. Selina Naturally Celtic Sea Salt
- 1 box Explore Cuisine Asian Selection Organic Brown Rice Pad Thai Noodles
Chickpeas
- 1/2 cup chickpeas
- 1 Tbsp. Nutiva Organic Avocado Oil
- 1/4 tsp. Selina Naturally Celtic Sea Salt
- 1/4 tsp. curry powder
- 1/4 tsp. black pepper
- 1/4 tsp. paprika
Garnish
- Paprika
- Sesame seeds
- Fresh cilantro
- Fresh lime
Instructions
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In large pot, combine oil, garlic, ginger, shallot, lemon grass and red curry paste; sauté until aromatic.
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Stir in vegetable broth, water, curry powder, sunflower seed butter, coconut milk, sea salt, broccoli, coconut sugar and lime leaves.
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Add pad Thai noodles; bring to boil. Lower heat to simmer. Let simmer 4 minutes, or until noodles are cooked.
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Add red bell pepper. Continue cooking 5 minutes or until noodles are cooked through.
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Meanwhile, in skillet, heat oil. Stir fry chickpeas and spices a few minutes, until outsides are golden.
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To serve, top with chickpeas. Sprinkle with paprika, sesame seeds, fresh cilantro and fresh lime to taste.
Nutrition Facts
Chickpea Laksa with Rice Noodles
Amount Per Serving
Calories 2702
Calories from Fat 1386
% Daily Value*
Fat 154g237%
Saturated Fat 114g570%
Sodium 4935mg206%
Potassium 2918mg83%
Carbohydrates 314g105%
Fiber 36g144%
Sugar 53g59%
Protein 40g80%
Vitamin A 7531IU151%
Vitamin C 441mg535%
Calcium 376mg38%
Iron 20mg111%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.