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Healthy Pad Thai

This healthy pad thai recipe is made with cabbage noodles instead of regular noodles. It's a 15-minute meal that's perfect for busy weeknights. Gluten-free + low-carb.

Prep Time
7 mins
Cook Time
7 mins
Total Time
14 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 407 kcal
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Thai

Ingredients

  • 1 Tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce or tamari
  • 2 Tablespoons fish sauce
  • ¼ cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 Tablespoon sugar
  • 1 ½ teaspoons cornstarch or arrowroot powder
  • 4 large eggs
  • 4 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 Jalapeno pepper ribs and seeds removed, finely chopped
  • 1 small onion thinly sliced
  • 1 small green bell pepper thinly sliced
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 5 cups finely shredded green cabbage about half a medium head
  • ½ cup packed roughly chopped fresh cilantro or Thai basil
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped dry-roasted unsalted peanuts

Instructions

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  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, fish sauce, broth, sugar, and cornstarch.
  2. In another small bowl, beat the eggs.
  3. In a 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat 2 teaspoons of the oil over medium-high heat. Add the jalapeño, onion, and pepper, and cook, stirring frequently, until tender but still crisp, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Transfer to a plate.
  4. Add the remaining 2 teaspoons of oil to the skillet. Add the cabbage and cook, stirring frequently, until tender but still crisp, about 5 minutes.
  5. Add the eggs, stir into the cabbage, and cook, stirring constantly, until just set, about 2 minutes.
  6. Add the soy sauce mixture, stir well, and bring the mixture to a boil, and cook until the cabbage is coated in a thick, glossy sauce. Stir in the onions and peppers. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the fresh cilantro. Sprinkle the the peanuts over the top and serve.

Notes

  • Reprinted with permission from Eating in the Middle.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1/2 of recipe Calories 407kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 29g (10%) Protein 21g (42%) Fat 25g (38%) Fiber 7g (28%) Sugar 15g (30%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 407

% Daily Value*

Serving 1/2 of recipe
Calories 407kcal 20%
Carbohydrates 29g 10%
Protein 21g 42%
Fat 25g 38%
Fiber 7g 28%
Sugar 15g 30%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.