Vegan Pad Thai

This Vegan Pad Thai is a delightful twist on the classic dish, featuring stir-fried rice noodles tossed in a flavorful tamarind sauce with a medley of fresh vegetables and tofu. It's a quick and satisfying meal that brings a taste of Thailand to your dinner table.

Ingredients

• Rice noodles - 200 grams
• Firm tofu - 150 grams, cubed
• Peanut oil - 2 tablespoons
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Carrot - 1 medium, julienned
• Bell pepper - 1 medium, sliced
• Green onion - 2, chopped
• Bean sprouts - 100 grams
• Tamarind paste - 2 tablespoons
• Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Maple syrup - 1 tablespoon
• Lime juice - 1 tablespoon
• Chili flakes - 1/2 teaspoon (optional)
• Crushed peanuts - 2 tablespoons (for garnish)
• Fresh cilantro - 2 tablespoons, chopped (for garnish)

Steps

1. Cook the rice noodles according to the package instructions, then drain and rinse under cold water. Set aside.
2. In a large skillet or wok, heat the peanut oil over medium heat. Add the cubed tofu and cook until golden brown on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove tofu from the skillet and set aside.
3. In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Then, add the julienned carrot and sliced bell pepper, cooking for another 3-4 minutes until tender.
4. Stir in the cooked rice noodles, bean sprouts, and the reserved tofu. Mix well to combine.
5. In a small bowl, whisk together the tamarind paste, soy sauce, maple syrup, lime juice, and chili flakes (if using). Pour this sauce over the noodle mixture and stir to coat evenly.
6. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until everything is heated through. Remove from heat and stir in the chopped green onion.
7. Serve the Vegan Pad Thai hot, garnished with crushed peanuts and fresh cilantro.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 20 g
• Carbs: 60 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 18 g
• Saturated Fat: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in plant-based protein from tofu.
• Contains a variety of vitamins and minerals from fresh vegetables.

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