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Vegetarian Pad Thai
Photo: Pille R. Priske

Vegetarian Pad Thai

15 ingredients 9 steps fandom
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

742
Calories
26g
Protein
32g
Fat
93g
Carbs

Counts 12 of 13 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 12 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Rice 1 cup cooked (158g) white 206
Cashew 1 oz (28g / ~18 nuts) 157
Peanut Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Tofu 100g firm 76
Pea 1/2 cup (72g) 62
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Bell Pepper 1 medium (119g) 31
Tomato 1 medium (123g) 22
Lime juice of 1 lime (44ml) 11
Soy Sauce 1 tbsp (15ml) 9
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Cilantro 1 tbsp chopped fresh (1g) 1
Bean not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

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  • 8 ounces rice noodles, uncooked
  • 2 teaspoons peanut oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced ((medium size))
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, julienned
  • 2 large tomatoes, seeded and diced (ripe)
  • 4 ounces snow peas
  • 4 ounces firm tofu, drained and cut into 1/4 inch thick matchsticks
  • 1/4 cup reduced sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1/4 cup cashews, chopped
  • 4 scallions, chopped
  • 2 ounces fresh bean sprouts (1 cup)
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Directions

1

In large pot, bring 3 quarts water to a boil.

2

add noodles, stir to prevent sticking.

3

cook until tender, about 4 minutes.

4

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.

5

stir in tomatoes, snow peas and tofu and stir-fry until vegetables are just tender, about 4 minutes.

6

Add soy sauce and lime juice and bring to a simmer.

7

cook, stirring often, 2 to 3 minutes more. stir in cooked noodles and cilantro.

8

Divide noodle mixture among plates.

9

sprinkle with cashews, scallions, and bean sprouts and serve right away.

Recipe sourced from fandom

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