This home-style pad Thai contains much less oil and sugar than restaurant versions and brims with healthy vegetables. Flavorful, Asian-seasoned tofu is available in the refrigerator section in the same area as plain tofu.
Vegetarian Pad Thai
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Ingredients
- 4 ounces dried, pad Thai-style rice noodles
- 4 1/2 tablespoons lime juice about 2 limes
- 4 1/2 tablespoons low-sodium, gluten-free tamari
- 4 1/2 tablespoons dark-brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons water
- 4-5 large cloves garlic minced
- 1 pound string beans trimmed
- 1 bunch scallions (about 6), ends trimmed
- 2 tablespoons toasted or plain sesame oil
- 1 pound extra-firm, plain or Asian-seasoned baked tofu diced
- 1 large egg beaten
- 12 ounces mung bean sprouts
- 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/2 cup dry-roasted peanuts chopped
- 1 fresh lime, cut into six wedges for garnish
Instructions
- Submerge rice noodles in a large bowl filled with hot water. Let rest until soft and white, about 20 minutes.
- In a medium bowl, combine lime juice, tamari, brown sugar, water, and garlic; whisk until sugar dissolves.
- Cut string beans and scallions into 1-inch pieces. Place a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. When hot, add oil, swirling to coat inside of pan. Add string beans and scallions; stir-fry 5 minutes. Add tofu and egg; stir-fry 3 minutes.
- Drain noodles and add to pan, along with bean sprouts and lime juice mixture. Cook, tossing with tongs, until noodles are soft and mixture is heated through, about 5 minutes. Spoon into shallow bowls. Sprinkle with cilantro and peanuts and garnish with lime wedges.
Recipe Notes
Nutrition Facts
Vegetarian Pad Thai
Amount Per Serving
Calories 331
Calories from Fat 108
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12g
18%
Saturated Fat 2g
10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5g
Monounsaturated Fat 5g
Cholesterol 31mg
10%
Sodium 528mg
22%
Total Carbohydrates 44g
15%
Dietary Fiber 6g
24%
Protein 15g
30%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
PER SERVING: 331 cal, 12g fat (5g mono, 5g poly, 2g sat), 31mg chol, 15g protein, 44g carb, 6g fiber, 528mg sodium
