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Vegan Pad Thai

Pad Thai is a popular Thai dish that is usually made with chicken or shrimp. However, many people enjoy vegan versions of this dish as well. In this vegan pad thai recipe, we’ll show you how to make a delicious and hearty vegan version of this popular dish.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 17 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Course Breakfast, Main Course
Cuisine Thai
Servings 4 servings
Calories 518 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 8 ounces Pad Thai rice noodles
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 4 shallots minced
  • 2 cups cabbage roughly sliced
  • 1 cup silken tofu
  • 2 cups bean sprouts
  • 2 green onions sliced and divided between onion & green stalk
  • ¼ cup peanuts finely chopped
  • 4 tbsp oil
  • Lime wedges more peanuts, & Cilantro for garnish

Sauce:

  • 1 tbsp tamarind paste
  • ¼ cup water
  • 4 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp sriracha hot sauce
  • 3 tbsp brown sugar

Instructions
 

  • Soak noodles in a pot of boiling hot water that has been taken off the heat.

I almost forgot I had noodles sitting in the pot! Good thing I remembered or I would be left with a mushy mess.

  • Soak for up to 10 minutes or until cooked but still firm.
  • Rinse with cold water, drain, and set aside.
  • Combine all ingredients for sauce in a bowl and stir until all is combined and dissolved.
  • Get all your veggies ready for cooking.
  • Heat 2 tbsp of oil in wok over medium-high heat.
  • Stir fry garlic and shallots for 1 minute.
  • Add in cabbage and green onions (not the green stalk) and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
  • Push mixture aside in wok and at in 1 tbsp of oil.
  • Allow to heat and scramble in silken tofu.
  • Push aside and add in last tbsp of oil.
  • Add in noodles and half the sauce.

It is a good idea to have all your ingredients ready because once this recipe starts you need to be cooking and can’t stop to chop up something or what have you.

  • Toss and stir-fry for 2 minutes.
  • Add in bean sprouts, green onion stalks, peanuts, and remaining sauce.
  • Cook for an additional 3 minutes tossing regularly.
  • Season to taste with either additional sugar or soy sauce.
  • Serve immediately with cilantro, lime, and additional peanuts as garnish.

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Notes

This is a great recipe for a quick and easy meal. The substitutions and variations make it a versatile dish that can be tailored to your liking. Be sure to try it out and let us know how it turns out!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 518kcalCarbohydrates: 73gProtein: 12gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0.1gSodium: 1218mgPotassium: 520mgFiber: 5gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 113IUVitamin C: 26mgCalcium: 93mgIron: 3mg
Keyword pad thai
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