Need a gluten-free, dairy-free, one pan, 20-minute dinner that is full of flavor and will keep you full and satisfied? Well, here you go: Coconut turmeric noodles!

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This dish is on our weeknight rotation primarily because it’s really delicious and crazy fast to put together. It’s a filling meatless meal (aside from the fish sauce), but is also a great base for fish, shellfish, chicken, or pork, either leftover or fresh.

I lightly adapted this one from a Bon Appetite recipe that I found when I decided that we should eat more turmeric.

I included a range for the honey and fish sauce so that you can suit this dish to your tastes. I like it with the larger amounts because the combination of sweet and savory is my jam. But some people prefer a sweeter or more savory dish, so edit as you will.

Coconut turmeric noodles

Lightly adapted from Bon Appetite

Time: about 20-25 minutes, all active
Yield: about 3 adult servings, or 2 adult and 2 kid servings

8 oz rice noodles (measure dry)
1 Tbsp coconut oil
2 large shallots, thinly sliced  
4 large garlic cloves, minced
½ inch piece of fresh ginger, finely grated (about 1 tsp)
1 tsp turmeric
¼ tsp black pepper
½ tsp kosher salt
1 can coconut milk
1½ -2 Tbsp honey
1-2½  Tbsp fish sauce (to taste)
1-2 cups shredded kale/bok choi/greens of any kind

Cook your noodles according to the package directions. If your package gives a range of cooking times, choose the lowest time. If it doesn’t give a range, subtract 1-2 minutes from the total. You’ll continue to cook the noodles in the sauce, so you want them al dente. 

While the water is boiling and the noodles are cooking, get your other ingredients together.

Melt the coconut oil over medium heat. Add the shallots and cook for 2-3 minutes until the onions are soft and translucent. Add the garlic and the ginger and cook for another 1 minute, until fragrant.

Add the turmeric, pepper, and salt and stir well to coat the onion and garlic mixture. Let cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

Add the coconut milk and stir to melt any solids. Add 1½ Tbsp of honey and 1 Tbsp of fish sauce and stir well. Increase the heat to medium-high and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low. Taste the sauce for seasonings and add more honey and fish sauce to taste.

Add the noodles and shredded greens to the sauce and stir well. Let cook, bubbling slightly, until the sauce has thickened to your liking, the noodles are fully cooked, and the greens are wilted, about 4-5 minutes.