Vegetarian Pad Thai with Peanuts Vegetarian Pad Thai with Peanuts
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Pad Thai, which means “soft noodle,” is a flavorful combination of noodles, tofu and eggs in a spicy peanut sauce. Traditionally, Pad Thai is made with “cellophane” rice noodles; however, we use brown rice udon instead.
Quick & Easy
Preparation facts
Cooking Time: 15 minutes
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients
1/2 oz (15g) udon, cooked and drained
1/3 cup (80mL) tamari
1/3 cup (80mL) rice vinegar
2 Tbs (30g) creamy peanut butter
1 Tbs (15mL) honey
1 Tbs (15mL) sesame oil
3 eggs, beaten
6 scallions, sliced diagonally into 1-inch (2.5cm) pieces
1/2 lb (230g) fresh mung bean sprouts
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 tsp (1g) red pepper flakes
1 lb (455g) firm tofu, cubed
1/4 cup (40g) roasted peanuts, chopped
1/4 cup (9g) fresh cilantro, minced
1 lime, cut in wedges
Directions
Combine tamari, vinegar, peanut butter and honey in a small bowl. Stir with a whisk until well-combined.
Heat 1 tsp (15mL) oil in a large nonstick skillet. Cook eggs over medium heat, stirring, until set. Remove eggs from skillet and set aside.
Return skillet to heat and add 2 tsp (10mL) oil. Add green onions, sprouts, garlic and red pepper. Sauté 1 minute. Add tofu and continue cooking 3 to 4 minutes.
Add pasta to skillet, tossing with a large fork to combine ingredients. Cook 5 minutes more.
Stir in peanut butter mixture and eggs. Cook until heated through, about 2 minutes. Serve immediately garnished with peanuts, cilantro and lime wedges.
Nutrition facts
Serving Size 1 serving
Calories 226
Calories from Fat 101 (45%)
% Daily Value*
19%Total Fat 13g
12%Saturated Fat 2.4g
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g
Monounsaturated Fat 5.1g
41%Cholesterol 123mg
43%Sodium 1023mg
14%Potassium 505mg
7%Total Carbohydrate 20g
10%Dietary Fiber 2.5g
Sugars 7g
Sugar Alcohols 0g
31%Protein 16g
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