Easy Vegan Pad Thai Recipe
YIELD
4-6 servings
TYPE
Main Dish
TIME
30 minutes
LEVEL
Beginner
INGREDIENT LIST
8 ounces pad thai noodles 1 red bell pepper 2 carrots 1/2-1 cup bean sprouts 3 green onions, chopped 3 cloves garlic 2 tbsp olive oil 1/2 block extra firm tofu 3 tbsp soy sauce 2 tbsp light brown sugar 1 tbsp rice vinegar 1 tbsp lime juice 2 tsp toasted sesame oil 1 tbsp hot sauce 2 tbsp creamy peanut butter
Make the Tofu
1
Use your hands to crumple the tofu the pan, or mash with a fork until you get a scrambled egg consistency. Add in the oil and spices and saute for 5 minutes.
Prepare the Sauce
2
Whisk together all sauce ingredients until smooth. Taste and adjust flavors as desired.
Saute The Veggies
3
Shred the carrot, thinly slice the bell pepper and add to a pan. Saute for about 5-7 minutes or until the bell pepper has softened and the garlic is slightly golden brown.
Put it all together and served with the cooked noodles and crushed peanuts on top.