Plant-Based Pad Thai
Plant-Based Pad Thai is a gluten-free, oil-free, high-protein version of a traditional pad Thai recipe. Delicious sautéed veggies and optional tofu, covered in a creamy peanut sauce and tossed with noodles!
Author:
Elizabeth | At Elizabeth's Table
Serves:
4
Prep:
10
minutes
Cook:
30
minutes
TOtal:
40
minutes
Ingredients
- 8 Ounces Chickpea Linguine or Rice Noodles
Tofu (optional)
- 1 14-Ounce Block Extra Firm Tofu
- 2-4 Tablespoons Soy Sauce, Liquid Aminos, or Tamari
Veggies
- 1 Small Red Onion, chopped
- 3 Medium Carrots, julienned (roughly)
- 1 Large Crown Broccoli, chopped into small pieces
- 12 Ounces Mushrooms, sliced
- 4 Medium Stalks Celery, chopped
- 1 Red Bell Pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 Large Zucchini, sliced
- 2 Cups Frozen Edamame
- 1/4-1/2 Cup Vegetable Broth, for cooking
Peanut Sauce
- 1/2 Cup Powdered Peanut Butter
- 1/4 Cup Chunky Peanut Butter
- 1/4 Cup Soy Sauce, Liquid Aminos, or Tamari
- 2 Tablespoons Maple Syrup
- 2 Tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar
- 2 Tablespoons Water
- 1/2 Teaspoon Ground Ginger
- 1/4 Teaspoon Cayenne
- Salt, to taste
To Serve
- Bean Sprouts
- Fresh Cilantro
- Peanuts
- Scallions
- Lime Wedges
- Sesame Seeds
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Drain and set aside.
- If desired, cook the optional tofu. Slice the block of tofu into cubes and cook in a non-stick pan over medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes, using a few tablespoons of soy sauce as cooking liquid. Set aside.
- Cook the vegetables. In a large skillet, cook the onions over medium heat for 2-3 minutes. Add the carrots and broccoli and cook 4-6 minutes more, until the veggies are slightly softened. Add the mushrooms, celery, bell pepper, zucchini, and frozen edamame and cook another 4-6 minutes until all the vegetables are soft.
- While the veggies and pasta are cooking, whisk all the peanut sauce ingredients in a small bowl.
- Serve the noodles, vegetables, and tofu tossed with the peanut sauce. Garnish with bean sprouts, cilantro, peanuts, scallions, sesame seeds and a drizzle of lime juice, as desired. Enjoy!