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Vegan Pad Thai

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Course Mains
Cuisine Asian
Dietary Preference Vegan
Cooking time 30-60 Minutes
Skill Level Intermediate
Servings 1 people
Calories 1244kcal
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Ingredients

Peanut sauce

  • 2 cloves garlic Minced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger grated
  • 2 tablespoons coconut aminos
  • 2 tablespoons peanut butter sugar-free

Noodles

  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil
  • 8 ounce fettucini shirataki noodles (one package), drained
  • 1/2 cup mushrooms sliced

Tofu

  • 6 ounces tofu organic
  • 2 cups avocado oil
  • 1 cup sprouts
  • 1/4 cup peanuts

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories1244kcalNet carbs25gFat111gProtein37g

Instructions

Peanut Sauce

  • In blender or food processor, combine 2 cloves garlic, 1 tablespoon ginger, 2 tablespoons coconut aminos, and 2 tablespoons peanut butter. Blend until smooth.
    2 cloves garlic, 1 tablespoon ginger, 2 tablespoons coconut aminos

Noodles

  • Heat large pan over medium-high. Once hot, add 1 tablespoon coconut oil and immediately add 8 ounce fettucini shirataki noodles to prevent burning.
    1 tablespoon coconut oil, 8 ounce fettucini shirataki noodles
  • Toss noodles continuously for 3 to 4 minutes to dry and sauté.
  • Add 1/2 cup mushrooms. Sauté for 3 to 4 minutes more.
    1/2 cup mushrooms
  • Remove from heat. Add preferred amount of peanut sauce to noodles and toss to coat.

Tofu

  • Cut 6 ounces tofu into small triangles or squares. Freeze for 30 minutes to firm texture for frying.
    6 ounces tofu
  • Add 2 cups avocado oil to deep fryer or sauce pot. Heat to 350 degrees F / 177 degrees C.
    2 cups avocado oil
  • Gently lower tofu into hot oil. Fry for 2 to 3 minutes per side, until golden brown. Remove and cool on paper towels. Salt immediately.
  • Chop peanuts.
  • Toss tofu with noodles. Add remaining peanut sauce to taste. Garnish with 1 cup sprouts and chopped 1/4 cup peanuts.
    1 cup sprouts, 1/4 cup peanuts
  • Serve and enjoy.
This vegan-friendly pad thai is delicious.  Coconut aminos, peanut butter, garlic, and ginger give it some awesome Asian flavors!  Shirataki noodles are low-carb and can taste delicious when given some extra love!