30 Minute Vegan Pad Thai Recipe

VEGAN VEGGIE TOFU PAD THAI

By: Cynthia Copoulos

This is the easiest Vegan Veggie Tofu Pad Thai recipe and it tastes even better than it looks! You’re probably thinking, this seems like a lot, but it’s a very simple recipe with ingredients you probably already have in the kitchen. It’s spicy, sweet and savory flavors are sure to nourish and comfort your soul. If you’re sensitive to spice, use less ginger and sriracha and if possible try to acquire all fresh organic ingredients.

Enjoy!

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INGREDIENTS:

• 4 tablespoons of vegetable oil - 2 for veggies 2 for frying tofu

• ½ organic red bell pepper

• 1 organic green bell pepper

• ½ head of organic broccoli

• 1 large organic carrot - sliced into half moons or julienne style

• 2 inch piece of ginger - minced - save half of amount for the sauce

• 1 block of organic extra firm tofu - pressed and cut into ½ inch cubes

• ½ yellow onion

• 2 garlic cloves - minced

• ½ package of Pad Thai rice noodles 

SAUCE:

• 4 tablespoons Tamari (gluten free soy sauce)

• 4 tablespoons Grade A Maple Syrup or Honey

• 2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar

• 2 tablespoons of fresh lime juice (you can use lemon too)

• 1 tablespoon of peanut butter

• 1 tablespoon of Sriracha Hot Sauce - If you like heat like me, double/triple this amount

OPTIONAL GARNISH:

• 1 lime wedge

• 1 handful of chopped peanuts

• ½ cup of cilantro

• 1 cup of mung bean sprouts

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READY TO MAKE SOME EASY AND DELICIOUS PAD THAI?

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Start boiling water for your noodles. Follow the instructions on the packaging on the perfect way to cook your noodles. You could also use an instant pot for faster results. I always add salt to the water. :) 

2. Prep it up! While you’re waiting for your water to boil, prep and press your tofu then chop all your veggies! 

3. Cook your noodles - Make sure to set a timer. You want your noodles to be al dente. I always wash my noodles through cold water when they’re finished cooking! 

4. Fry your veggies -  in a large frying pan over medium high heat, add 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil and add all the veggies, broccoli, peppers, ginger, onion, carrots, garlic. Stir occasionally for about 10 minutes.

5. Fry your tofu - While your veggies are cooking, heat up 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a medium/large frying pan and add your tofu cubes. You can also use the pot you boiled your noodles in. Fry until each side is golden brown.

6. Make your sauce - Mix all your sauce ingredients together in a medium bowl. I like to let it sit for a minute or so. While the sauce is hanging out, add your tofu and cooked noodles to the veggie pan. Pour the sauce over everything and mix it well. 

7. Congratulate yourself - because YOU DID IT!

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