Tofu Pad Thai Recipe






vegan
By Easilycook – Serves: 4
Prep Time: 20 min
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Cooking Time: 15 min
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Total Time: 35 min
Ingredients
- 14 oz. extra-firm tofu, drained
- 2 tbsp. cornstarch
- 8 oz. rice noodles
- 1/4 c. low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp. brown sugar
- 2 tsp. sweet chili sauce
- Juice of 1 lime, plus lime wedges for serving
- 1 clove garlic, grated
- 1 tbsp. oil
- 1 red pepper, sliced
- 2 c. mung bean sprouts
- 2 scallions, thinly sliced
- 1/4 c. Chopped peanuts
Instructions
1
Slice tofu 1/2- inch thick. Place on rimmed baking sheet between layers of paper towels; sandwich with second sheet and place cast iron skillet on top to weigh down 10 minutes. Cut into cubes, transfer to bowl and toss with cornstarch.
2
Meanwhile, cook noodles per package directions and rinse with cold water; drain.
3
In small bowl, combine soy sauce, sugar, chili sauce, lime juice and garlic; set aside.
4
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in large nonstick skillet on medium. Add pepper and cook until tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove from skillet. Add tofu and cook, tossing, until golden brown, 4 to 5 minutes. Add noodles and sauce and toss to combine.
5
Fold in pepper, sprouts and scallions and cook 2 minutes.
Nutrition
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440 Calories
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73g Carbohydrates
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10g Fat
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5g Fiber
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16g Protein
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1.5g Saturated fat
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620mg Sodium
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