Name: Vegan Pad Thai Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients: 8 oz rice noodles; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 onion, thinly sliced; 3 cloves of garlic, minced; 1 cup tofu, diced; 1 cup carrots, julienned; 1 cup bean sprouts; 1/2 cup green onions, chopped; 1/4 cup peanuts, crushed; 2 tbsp soy sauce; 2 tbsp tamarind paste; 1 tbsp brown sugar; 1 tbsp lime juice

Vegan Pad Thai Recipe

Lizzie Mickens Modified: January 26, 2024

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How To Make Vegan Pad Thai

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Preparation: 15 minutes

Cooking: 15 minutes

Total: 30 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

8 oz rice noodles
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 onion, thinly sliced
3 cloves of garlic, minced
1 cup tofu, diced
1 cup carrots, julienned
1 cup bean sprouts
1/2 cup green onions, chopped
1/4 cup peanuts, crushed
2 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp tamarind paste
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp lime juice

Instructions

Cook rice noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
Heat vegetable oil in a large pan or wok over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, sauté until softened.
Add tofu and cook until lightly browned.
Stir in carrots and cook for 2 minutes.
Add cooked rice noodles, bean sprouts, green onions, and peanuts to the pan. Mix well.
In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, tamarind paste, brown sugar, and lime juice. Pour the sauce over the noodle mixture.
Stir fry for an additional 2-3 minutes until everything is well coated and heated through.
Serve hot and garnish with additional chopped peanuts and lime wedges if desired.