Vegetarian Pad Thai
This elegant dish is a fantastic example of Thai cuisine, which blends seemingly contradictory elementssweet and spicy, subtle and assertive, rich and lightto delicious effect. Timing is everything when stir-frying, so prepare and measure all ingredients before you start to cook.
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This elegant dish is a fantastic example of Thai cuisine, which blends seemingly contradictory elementssweet and spicy, subtle and assertive, rich and lightto delicious effect. Timing is everything when stir-frying, so prepare and measure all ingredients before you start to cook.
Ingredients
- 8 oz. uncooked rice noodles
- 2 tsp. peanut oil
- 2 medium cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium red bell pepper, julienned
- 2 ripe large tomatoes, seeded and diced
- 4 oz. snow peas, strings removed
- 4 oz. firm tofu, drained well and cut into 1/4-inch-thick matchsticks
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 Tbs. fresh lime juice
- 2 Tbs. chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup chopped cashews (1 oz.)
- 4 scallions (white and light green parts), chopped
- 2 oz. fresh bean sprouts (1 cup)
Preparation
In large pot, bring 3 quarts water to a boil. Add noodles; stir to prevent sticking. Cook until tender, about 4 minutes. Drain well and set aside.
Meanwhile, in large wok or skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add garlic and bell pepper and stir-fry 3 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, snow peas and tofu and stir-fry until vegetables are just tender, about 4 minutes. Add soy sauce and lime juice and bring to a simmer. Cook, stirring often, 2 to 3 minutes more. Stir in cooked noodles and cilantro.
Divide noodle mixture among plates. Sprinkle with cashews, scallions and bean sprouts and serve right away.
Nutrition Information
- Calories 331
- Carbohydrate Content 61 g
- Cholesterol Content 0 mg
- Fat Content 7 g
- Fiber Content 3 g
- Protein Content 7 g
- Saturated Fat Content 1 g
- Sodium Content 619 mg
- Sugar Content 0 g