Description
Enjoy a healthy and delicious Zoodle Pad Thai that’s packed with veggies. This recipe offers a lighter, flavorful alternative to traditional takeout.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces zucchini noodles (zoodles)
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 cup firm tofu, pressed and cubed
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup broccoli florets
- 1/4 cup shredded carrots
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sriracha (or to taste)
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup chopped peanuts, for garnish
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sriracha, honey, and garlic. Set aside.
- Heat sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add tofu and cook until golden brown on all sides. Remove tofu from skillet and set aside.
- Add red bell pepper, broccoli, and carrots to the skillet. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
- Add zoodles and green onions to the skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring gently, until zoodles are heated through but still firm.
- Pour the prepared sauce over the zoodles and vegetables. Add the cooked tofu back into the skillet.
- Toss everything together to coat evenly. Cook for another 1-2 minutes until the sauce has thickened slightly.
- Serve immediately, garnished with chopped peanuts and fresh cilantro.
Notes
- For best results, use fresh zucchini noodles. If using store-bought, ensure they are not pre-cooked.
- Adjust sriracha and other sauce ingredients to your personal preference for spice and sweetness.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like snap peas, mushrooms, or bean sprouts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-fry
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Approximately 400-450
- Sugar: Approximately 10-15g
- Sodium: Approximately 800-1000mg
- Fat: Approximately 20-25g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 3-5g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 17-20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 30-35g
- Fiber: Approximately 8-10g
- Protein: Approximately 20-25g
- Cholesterol: 0mg