Vietnamese-Inspired Rice Noodle Bowl with Fresh Herbs and Lime Dressing

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-30 · Updated 2026-05-30

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A refreshing bowl of tender rice noodles topped with crisp vegetables, fragrant herbs, and a bright lime and fish sauce dressing for balanced flavors. This Vietnamese-inspired rice and grain recipe (gluten free), ready in about 20 minutes, pairs rice vermicelli noodles, carrot, cucumber for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 310 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 5 min Serves 4 Vietnamese cuisine 310 cal/serving

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Ingredients

8 oz rice vermicelli noodles
1 medium, julienned carrot
1 medium, julienned cucumber
1/4 cup, chopped fresh mint leaves
1/4 cup, chopped fresh cilantro leaves
2, thinly sliced green onions
3 tbsp lime juice
2 tbsp fish sauce
1 tbsp brown sugar
1, minced garlic clove
1/4 tsp, optional red chili flakes
1/4 cup, for garnish crushed peanuts

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Instructions

Step 1: Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add 8 oz rice vermicelli noodles and cook for 4-5 minutes until tender but not mushy. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop cooking.
Step 2: In a large bowl, combine the drained noodles with 1 medium julienned carrot, 1 medium julienned cucumber, 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint, 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, and 2 thinly sliced green onions.
Step 3: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp lime juice, 2 tbsp fish sauce, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 1 minced garlic clove, and 1/4 tsp red chili flakes (if using) until the sugar dissolves and the dressing is balanced.
Step 4: Pour the lime dressing over the noodle mixture and toss gently to combine all ingredients and coat evenly.
Step 5: Serve the noodle bowl garnished with 1/4 cup crushed peanuts for texture and flavor contrast.