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Vegetarian Pad Thai

Fry up this vegetarian pad thai in a wok and dinner is ready in less than half an hour. Add tofu for a hearty vegetarian family dinner.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Calories: 589 kcal
Course: Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine: Thai

Ingredients

  • 14 oz Extra Firm Tofu baked
  • 8 oz rice noodles A Taste of Thai linguini rice noodles
  • 5 cups water
  • 3 tablespoons oil
  • 1 tablespoon garlic minced
  • 1 bunch scallions
  • 1 small red pepper
  • 1 small yellow pepper
  • 2 eggs whisked
  • 6 oz Pad Thai Sauce **
  • 3 cups bean sprouts
  • ½ cup peanuts roasted and coarsely chopped
  • ½ cup cilantro finely chopped
  • ½ lime cut into 4 wedges

Instructions

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  1. Bake, air fry, or pan fry tofu.
  2. Bring 5 cups of water to a full boil. Place the rice noodles in a bowl and pour hot water over them. Mix with a fork so the noodles separate and not stick to each other. Soak for 10 minutes. Drain the noodles and reserve. Note: Follow instructions on the package if you are using a different variety of rice noodles.
  3. While the noodles are soaking, prep the vegetables. Cut the white portion of the scallions and chop into thin strips. Dice the green part of the scallions and reserve. Thinly slice the peppers, ½ cup each of red and yellow.
  4. Heat half of the oil in a large wok over high heat. Add garlic, white scallions, and peppers. Cook for 2 minutes as the garlic gets aromatic. Move the veggies to one side of the wok and add the remaining oil in the middle of the wok. Add eggs and scramble them as they start to cook.
  5. Next add the cooked noodles, baked tofu, and the Pad Thai Sauce. Mix well with a pair of tongs, tossing the noodles well in the sauce and all the other ingredients. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until the noodles are heated through.
  6. Add bean sprouts. Add half of the chopped green scallions, half of the peanuts, and half of the cilantro. Mix everything together. Serve hot topped with the remaining scallions, peanuts, cilantro, and with lime wedges.

Notes

  • Our favorite Pad Thai sauce is from the Maesri brand. It's available in Asian grocery stores and on Amazon. It comes in a 9 oz jar and you can add more to taste. 
  • The second choice for store-bought sauce would be Thai Kitchen Pad Thai Sauce. It's a bit on the sweeter side but you can add 1 tablespoon chili garlic paste to balance the sweetness. 
  • Thai Kitchen Pad Thai Sauce. It's a bit on the sweeter side but you can add 1 tablespoon chili garlic paste to balance the sweetness. 
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  • Homemade Pad Thai Sauce:
  • Mix together the ingredients below in a small saucepan. Cook on low medium heat until the sauce comes to a full boil and starts to thicken. Makes about ¾ cup
  • Our favorite Pad Thai sauce is from the Maesri brand. It's available in Asian grocery stores and on Amazon. It comes in a 9 oz jar and you can add more to taste. 
  • The second choice for store-bought sauce would be Thai Kitchen Pad Thai Sauce. It's a bit on the sweeter side but you can add 1 tablespoon chili garlic paste to balance the sweetness. 
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • ¼ cup light brown sugar, packed
  • ¼ cup water
  • 2 tablespoons tamarind paste
  • 2 tablespoons chili garlic sauce

Nutrition Information

Calories 589kcal (29%) Carbohydrates 67g (22%) Protein 22g (44%) Fat 24g (37%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 82mg (27%) Sodium 371mg (15%) Potassium 598mg (17%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 14g (28%) Vitamin A 1295IU (26%) Vitamin C 107mg (119%) Calcium 97mg (10%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 589

% Daily Value*

Calories 589kcal 29%
Carbohydrates 67g 22%
Protein 22g 44%
Fat 24g 37%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 82mg 27%
Sodium 371mg 15%
Potassium 598mg 13%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 14g 28%
Vitamin A 1295IU 26%
Vitamin C 107mg 119%
Calcium 97mg 10%
Iron 4mg 22%

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