High Protein Tofu Pad Thai
A satisfying and quick vegetarian Pad Thai made with chewy rice noodles, crisp-tender veggies, and golden-crisp tofu, all coated in a silky peanut-soy sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Thai
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 14 oz tofu, pressed and cubed
- 8 oz rice noodles
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 cup bell peppers, sliced
- 1 cup carrots, julienned
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- Cilantro and crushed peanuts for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the rice noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the cubed tofu and cook until brown. Remove and set aside.
- Add minced garlic, bell peppers, and carrots to the same pan and stir-fry until veggies are tender-crisp.
- Combine the cooked rice noodles and crispy tofu back into the pan with the vegetables.
- Mix soy sauce, peanut butter, lime juice, and brown sugar in a bowl, then pour over the noodle mixture.
- Garnish with green onions, cilantro, and crushed peanuts before serving.
Notes
For best texture, press and dry tofu before cooking; use a hot pan to avoid steaming the ingredients.
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