Best 8 Vegetable And Tofu Pad Thai Recipes

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Vegetable and Tofu Pad Thai is a healthy and flavorful dish that can be easily made at home. It is a stir-fried noodle dish that is made with rice noodles, vegetables, tofu, and a peanut sauce. This dish is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables and protein, and it is also a good source of fiber and healthy fats. The peanut sauce is what really makes this dish special, and it can be made with a variety of different ingredients, such as peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil. Vegetable and Tofu Pad Thai is a quick and easy meal that can be made in under 30 minutes, and it is a great option for a weeknight dinner or lunch.

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PAD THAI WITH TOFU



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This is a favorite Thai dish that is light and combines sour, salt, sweet, and spicy flavors.

Provided by Van Dana

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Thai

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 (12 ounce) package tofu, drained and cubed
1 tablespoon cornstarch
3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
8 ounces dry rice stick noodles
¼ cup water
¼ cup sriracha hot sauce
¼ cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 tablespoon tamarind concentrate
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
½ onion, sliced
1 egg
2 tablespoons chopped spring onions
1 tablespoon crushed peanuts
1 lime, cut into wedges

Steps:

  • Coat tofu with cornstarch in a bowl. Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium heat; fry tofu until lightly browned on all sides, 1 to 2 minutes per side.
  • Place noodles in a bowl and pour in enough boiling water to cover; soak until softened, about 3 minutes. Drain.
  • Combine water, sriracha, soy sauce, sugar, tamarind concentrate, and red pepper flakes in a saucepan over low heat. Cook and stir sauce until flavors blend, about 5 minutes.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Add tofu, noodles, and sliced onion; cook and stir until tofu is golden brown; about 3 minutes. Stir in sauce gradually until noodles are well-coated.
  • Push noodle mixture to one side of the wok. Crack egg onto opposite side of wok; stir until beginning to set, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Stir egg into noodles gently. Garnish with green onions, peanuts, and lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 451.8 calories, Carbohydrate 61.1 g, Cholesterol 46.5 mg, Fat 16.8 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 14.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 1579.2 mg, Sugar 7.8 g

VEGETABLE AND TOFU PAD THAI



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Make this healthy version of the tasty Thai classic in less time than it takes to have it delivered. If you have fish sauce and aren't a strict vegetarian, substitute it for the soy sauce. It will give the dish deeper flavor.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 14

8 ounces dried wide, flat rice noodles
1/4 cup fresh lime juice, plus lime wedges for serving (3 limes)
3 tablespoons soy sauce or fish sauce
1 tablespoon chili sauce, such as Sriracha
1 tablespoon packed dark-brown sugar
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 package (14 ounces) firm tofu, drained, thinly sliced, and patted dry
2 medium carrots, peeled and shredded
2 garlic cloves, minced
8 scallions, white and green parts separated and thinly sliced
Coarse salt
2 tablespoons roasted salted peanuts, chopped
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves

Steps:

  • Soak noodles according to package instructions; drain. In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, soy sauce, chili sauce, and brown sugar.
  • In a large nonstick skillet, heat 1/2 teaspoon oil over medium-high, tilting to coat pan. Add eggs, swirl to coat bottom, and cook until just set, about 1 minute. Transfer eggs to a cutting board, loosely roll up, and cut crosswise into thin strips. Add 4 teaspoons oil to skillet and heat. Add tofu in a single layer and cook until golden brown on both sides, 7 minutes, flipping halfway through. Transfer to cutting board.
  • Add 1 1/2 teaspoons oil, carrots, garlic, and scallion whites to skillet and cook until softened, 5 minutes. Add lime-juice mixture and bring to a simmer. Add noodles and cook, stirring frequently, 1 minute. Add eggs and tofu and gently toss to combine. Season to taste with salt. Divide among 4 plates and top with peanuts, cilantro, and scallion greens. Serve with lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 473 g, Fat 18 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 20 g, SaturatedFat 3 g

VEGETARIAN PAD THAI



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No meat? No problem! This recipe hits all the sweet, sour and umami notes of the classic dish. It also comes together very quickly once you get the heat going. As such, be sure to have all your ingredients cut and measured and your sauce mixed before you start cooking.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

5 ounces flat rice stick noodles (linguine size)
2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons tamarind paste or tamarind concentrate (see Cook's Note)
1 to 3 tablespoons sriracha (depending on desired heat level)
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup cubed extra-firm tofu (1-by-1/2-inch cubes)
1 shallot, thinly sliced
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/2 red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
1 cup mung bean sprouts
3 thin scallions, cut diagonally into 1-inch pieces (see Cook's Note)
1/4 cup roasted peanuts, chopped
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
Lime wedges, for serving

Steps:

  • For the noodles: Cook the noodles according to the package instructions.
  • For the sauce: Stir together the brown sugar, tamarind, sriracha, lime juice and soy sauce in a small bowl until well combined.
  • For the stir fry: Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the tofu and shallots and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned, 4 to 5 minutes. Push the tofu and shallots to the side, allowing the excess oil to drip down into the middle of the skillet.
  • Add the beaten egg to the middle of the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally and chopping to break it up, until cooked through, about 30 seconds. Add the peppers and cook just to soften slightly, about 2 minutes. Add the cooked noodles, bean sprouts, scallions and sauce to the skillet. Combine the tofu and egg into the ingredients and stir-fry, coating the ingredients with the sauce, and simmer to thicken, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Pile the stir fry onto a serving plate and top with the peanuts and cilantro. Serve immediately with lime wedges.

VEGETABLE PAD THAI



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Provided by Elaine Louie

Categories     dinner, one pot, main course

Time 45m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

5 1/3 ounces dried pad Thai rice noodles (see note)
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
2 lime wedges for garnish
1 tablespoon light brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground red Thai chilies or cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon paprika
2 tablespoons sweet Thai chili sauce
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 cup peanut oil
8 green beans, trimmed
1 large egg
1/4 cup finely diced red onion
2 baby bok choy, quartered lengthwise
1/4 large red bell pepper, cut into julienne
1 cup (lightly packed) thinly sliced Napa cabbage
2 scallions, halved crosswise and quartered lengthwise
1/2 cup finely diced firm tofu
1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon pad Thai sauce (see note)
1/4 cup mixed chopped fresh basil and cilantro leaves
1/2 to 3/4 cup fresh bean sprouts
2 to 4 tablespoons coarsely chopped roasted salted peanuts

Steps:

  • Place noodles in a bowl and cover with very hot tap water. Allow to sit for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small bowl combine the lime juice, brown sugar, ground chilies, paprika, Thai chili sauce and soy sauce; reserve. Drain noodles well, rinse with cold water and set aside.
  • Place oil in a wok over medium-high heat, and heat to 325 degrees. Add green beans and fry until wrinkled, about 1 1/2 minutes. Transfer beans to a plate, and discard all but 3 tablespoons of oil. Return to medium-high heat and add egg, stirring quickly to set it and scramble it slightly. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
  • To the wok add red onion, bok choy, red bell pepper, Napa cabbage and scallions, tossing for 1 to 2 minutes. Add noodles and toss until coated with oil and almost softened. Add tofu, wrinkled beans and pad Thai sauce; toss until thoroughly heated.
  • Drizzle in reserved lime juice mixture and toss for 5 seconds. Remove pan from heat immediately, then add scrambled egg, basil and cilantro mixture, and bean sprouts. Transfer to a heated serving platter, and garnish with peanuts and lime wedges. Serve immediately.

VEGETARIAN PAD THAI



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This is a simple pad thai loaded with crisp vegetables and zesty flavor. It's quick, simple, and fresh-tasting. -Colleen Doucette, Truro, Nova Scotia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

6 ounces uncooked thick rice noodles
2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
4 teaspoons rice vinegar
2 teaspoons lime juice
2 teaspoons olive oil
3 medium carrots, shredded
1 medium sweet red pepper, cut into thin strips
4 green onions, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 cups bean sprouts
1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Chopped peanuts, optional
Lime wedges

Steps:

  • Prepare noodles according to package directions. Drain; rinse well and drain again. In a small bowl, mix together brown sugar, soy sauce, vinegar and lime juice., In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; stir-fry carrots and pepper until crisp-tender, 3-4 minutes. Add green onions and garlic; cook and stir 2 minutes. Remove from pan., Reduce heat to medium. Pour eggs into same pan; cook and stir until no liquid egg remains. Stir in carrot mixture, noodles and sauce mixture; heat through. Add bean sprouts; toss to combine. Top with cilantro and, if desired, peanuts. Serve with lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 339 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 186mg cholesterol, Sodium 701mg sodium, Carbohydrate 55g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

VEGETABLE PAD THAI



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Classic flavors of Thailand abound in this fragrant and flavorful dish featuring peanuts, tofu and noodles. New to tofu? It gives the entree its satisfying protein, for a delicious way to introduce it to your diet. -Sara Landry, Brookline, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 package (12 ounces) whole wheat fettuccine
1/4 cup rice vinegar
3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons fish sauce or additional reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon lime juice
Dash Louisiana-style hot sauce
1 package (12 ounces) extra-firm tofu, drained and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
3 teaspoons canola oil, divided
2 medium carrots, grated
2 cups fresh snow peas, halved
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 cups bean sprouts
3 green onions, chopped
1/2 cup minced fresh cilantro
1/4 cup unsalted peanuts, chopped

Steps:

  • Cook fettuccine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the vinegar, soy sauce, brown sugar, fish sauce, lime juice and hot sauce until smooth; set aside., In a large skillet or wok, stir-fry tofu in 2 teaspoons oil until golden brown. Remove and keep warm. Stir-fry carrots and snow peas in remaining oil for 1-2 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Add eggs; cook and stir until set., Drain pasta; add to vegetable mixture. Stir vinegar mixture and add to the skillet. Bring to a boil. Add tofu, bean sprouts and onions; heat through. Sprinkle with cilantro and peanuts.,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 404 calories, Fat 11g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 62mg cholesterol, Sodium 951mg sodium, Carbohydrate 59g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 20g protein.

TOFU PAD THAI



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This Pad Thai recipe I find easy to make & extremely tasty. I have ulcerative colitis so I'm always trying to create of find low fiber recipes that won't hurt my stomach. I love Pad Thai but restaurant food is hard to digest. This tasted just as good as Pad Thai that we use to order at a restaurant in the neighborhood except it didn't hurt my stomach to eat it!

Provided by BunnyBot

Categories     Soy/Tofu

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 ounces rice noodles
2 teaspoons peanut oil
7 ounces firm tofu, sliced into thirds
1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon peanut butter
2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons ketchup
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 carrots, shredded
6 green onions, minced
1 cup bean sprouts, rinsed
1/4 cup peanuts, chopped (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F Cut the tofu into thirds & lightly coat with 1 teaspoons peanut oil per tofu slice. Once done put tofu into oven until pieces are golden & sizzling. Once the tofu is done cut into small cubes.
  • Cook rice noodles according to package directions. Once the noodles have cooked cool off with cold water, drain, & set aside.
  • Shred carrots & dice green onions while noodles & tofu are cooking.
  • Mix together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, ketchup & peanut butter. Set aside.
  • Heat 1 teaspoons oil in large wok. Add cooked noodles, green onions, bean sprouts, carrots & sauce mixture. Cook, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens.
  • Add tofu pieces and heat through. Garnish with peanuts or serve on the side as an option.

VEGAN PAD THAI



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An easy, plant-based alternative to the classic pad Thai, this version combines tofu and asparagus with crispy beansprouts, onions, rice noodles and a zingy sauce. Serve with peanuts, coriander and lime wedges.

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dinner, Main course

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 11

200g flat rice noodles
2 limes , 1 juiced, one cut into wedges
1 tbsp tamarind paste, or extra lime juice
2 tbsp sweet chilli sauce , plus extra for serving
2 tbsp vegetable oil or sunflower oil
300g firm tofu , drained, patted dry and cut into cubes
10 asparagus spears , trimmed and sliced on the diagonal
6 spring onions halved and thinly sliced lengthways
300g bag beansprouts
3 garlic cloves , finely chopped
handful each coriander leaves and salted peanuts, to serve

Steps:

  • Cook the noodles following packet instructions. Mix the lime juice, tamarind and chilli sauce in a small bowl. Set aside.
  • Heat 1 tbsp oil in a non-stick frying pan or wok and fry the tofu for 5-8 mins, until golden all over. Set aside.
  • Add the remaining oil and stir-fry the asparagus until tender. Tip in the spring onions, beansprouts and garlic. Cook for 2 mins more. Stir in the drained noodles, sauce and some salt. Mix in the tofu and heat through. Serve with coriander, salted peanuts and lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 321 calories, Fat 8 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 53 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 8 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 12 grams protein, Sodium 0.74 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • Use wide rice noodles for an authentic Pad Thai experience. Soak the noodles in warm water for 10-15 minutes before cooking to soften them.
  • Prepare all of your ingredients in advance. This will help you stay organized and make the cooking process go more smoothly.
  • Use high-quality tofu for the best results. Extra-firm or firm tofu will hold its shape better during cooking.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan when cooking the tofu. This will prevent it from cooking evenly.
  • Use a wok or large skillet for cooking the Pad Thai. This will allow you to easily stir-fry the ingredients and prevent them from sticking.
  • Add the tamarind paste, fish sauce, and red chili paste gradually, tasting as you go. This will help you achieve the perfect balance of flavors.
  • Serve the Pad Thai immediately, garnished with crushed peanuts, bean sprouts, and lime wedges.

Conclusion:

This Vegetable and Tofu Pad Thai is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick and healthy meal. With its combination of savory, sweet, and tangy flavors, this Pad Thai is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a flavorful and satisfying vegan meal, give this Vegetable and Tofu Pad Thai a try!

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