All-Vegetable Pad Thai

May 21, 2023May 21, 20230 15
All-Vegetable Pad Thai Recipe
in Vegetarian

Prep

20 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

35 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

375 g Thai rice noodles ( gluten free optional )
150 g bean sprouts
150 g zucchini or 150 g courgettes , julienne
150 g carrots , julienne
100 g peanuts , roasted and rough-chopped
30 ml vegetable oil
100 ml honey
100 ml Thai fish sauce
100 g tamarind paste
21 g garlic , finely chopped

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
414
Sugar
30g
Fat
12g
Pad thai is a classic Thai dish that is popular worldwide. This all-vegetable pad thai recipe is a vegetarian version of the traditional recipe, made without shrimp, egg, or chicken. It's suitable for everyone, including vegans and vegetarians. Zucchini, carrots, and bean sprouts are stir-fried with rice noodles and homemade sauce that is sweet, sour, and savory. This recipe is quick and easy to make, and you can easily modify the ingredients to suit your taste. Serve this delicious and healthy dish hot with a sprinkle of peanuts for some crunch.

Instructions

1.Soak the rice noodles in water for about 15 minutes until pliable.
2.While the noodles are soaking, combine honey, Thai fish sauce, and tamarind paste in a saucepan, and bring to a boil over medium heat. Stir the mixture continuously until it thickens, then remove from heat.
3.Heat vegetable oil in a wok or large frying pan on medium heat. Add garlic to the hot oil and stir for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add zucchini and carrots, cook for 2-3 minutes until vegetables are tender, and then add the bean sprouts and rice noodles, stir-fry for another 2 minutes.
4.Pour the sauce over the stir-fry and toss until the noodles and vegetables are coated. Add roasted peanuts and toss again. Serve hot and enjoy!

PROS

This vegetarian dish is rich in vegetables, gluten-free, and packed with flavor from the honey, tamarind paste, and Thai fish sauce.

It’s quick and easy to prepare and is a perfect weekday meal or a weekend treat for parties and gatherings.

CONS

If you are allergic to peanuts, you can substitute them with cashews or almonds.

Pad thai contains a high level of sodium due to Thai fish sauce; therefore, it should be consumed in moderation.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This all-vegetable pad thai recipe is an excellent source of vitamins and minerals found in vegetables like zucchini, carrots, and bean sprouts.
It’s also gluten-free, which makes it ideal for those with gluten sensitivities. Tamarind paste is found to have antioxidant properties and is believed to help digestion. Finally, for the vegetarians, this dish is high in protein and low in saturated fat.

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