Vegetarian Pad Thai with Tofu
A delicious and healthy vegetarian version of the classic Thai dish, packed with flavors and easy to make at home.
Ingredients - Serves 4
- Pad thai sauce - 1/2 cup
- Lime wedges - For serving
- Unsalted roasted peanuts - 1/4 cup, chopped
- Green onions - 3, chopped
- Bean sprouts - 2 cups
- Eggs - 2, beaten
- Garlic - 3 cloves, minced
- Vegetable oil - 2 tablespoons
- Extra firm tofu - 14 ounces, drained and cubed
- Rice noodles - 8 ounces
Let's Get Started
- Soak the rice noodles in warm water for 20 minutes, then drain and set aside.
- Heat the oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the tofu and cook until golden brown on all sides. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- In the same pan, add the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add the beaten eggs and scramble until cooked through.
- Add the drained noodles to the pan and pour the Pad Thai sauce over them. Stir well to combine and cook for 2-3 minutes, until the noodles are soft.
- Add the cooked tofu, bean sprouts, and green onions to the pan. Stir well to combine and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Serve the Pad Thai hot, garnished with the chopped peanuts and lime wedges.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Main Course
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Calories: 350
- Fat: 10g
- Carbs: 50g
- Protein: 15g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Sugar: 10g