Vegetarian Pad Thai

Last updated on December 30th, 2018 at 07:14 pm

Thailand is a magical place with the kindest people and delicious food. In the 3 months we got to live there, I ate so much delicious Thai food, and even got to take a cooking class where I learned a version of this recipe…this vegetarian version is sure to please any meat eater!⠀

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Vegetarian Pad Thai

Thailand is a magical place with the kindest people and delicious food. In the 3 months we got to live there, I ate so much delicious thai food, and even got to take a cooking class where I learned a version of this recipe...this vegetarian version is sure to please any meat eater!

Course Main, Main Course

Cuisine American, Thai

Keyword noodles, pad thai, tofu

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Total Time 25 minutes

Servings 4

Calories 631 kcal

Author Candice

Ingredients

• 1 lb. Pad Thai noodles
• 1 lb. extra firm tofu cut into 1-inch squares
• 1 small bunch scallions greens and whites sliced
• 6 oz. bean sprouts
• 2 medium carrots thinly sliced
• 2-3 garlic cloves minced
• 2 eggs
• 2 tbsp flavorless oil like sunflower seed or canola
• 1.5 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp miso paste
• 1.5 tbsp anchovy fish sauce or use the vegan fish sauce recipe below
• 1 tbsp sugar
• Optional: basil to garnish

Instructions

1. Bring a pot of water to boil. Cook the noodles 1 minute shorter than advised on the package, ~3 minutes. Drain and set aside.
2. In the meantime, fry the tofu in a non stick pan with 2 tbsp oil until golden. Add the garlic. Fry until fragrant.
3. Mix the soy sauce, miso, fish sauce, and sugar in a small bowl.
4. Scramble the eggs in bowl.
5. Add the noodles, the sauce you mixed, and stir well.
6. Push the noodles to the side and add the eggs to the bottom of the pan. Spread them around and mix them in.
7. Add the bean sprouts, carrots, and scallions. Stir well. Cover, turn to simmer, and allow the carrots to slightly steam for 2 minutes.
8. Top with basil and serve!

Nutrition Facts

Vegetarian Pad Thai

Amount Per Serving

Calories 631 Calories from Fat 108

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 12g 18%

Saturated Fat 2g 10%

Cholesterol 81mg 27%

Sodium 1557mg 65%

Potassium 451mg 13%

Total Carbohydrates 108g 36%

Dietary Fiber 4g 16%

Sugars 8g

Protein 18g 36%

Vitamin A 104.9%

Vitamin C 10.2%

Calcium 9.4%

Iron 19.1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Vegan Fish sauce recipe here!