Pad Thai (Vegan) Recipe

Name: Pad Thai (Vegan)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 garlic cloves; 1 chopped yellow onion; 1 small bunch green onion; 5 carrots, grated; 1 cup frozen peas; 2 cups of chopped button mushrooms; 2 lemons, juiced; 2 tablespoons hot sauce (optional); 4 tablespoons hoisin sauce; 500 g tofu, cubed; 3 tablespoons peanut butter; 250 g rice noodles

Servings: persons

4 garlic cloves
1 chopped yellow onion
1 small bunch green onion
5 carrots, grated
1 cup frozen peas
2 cups of chopped button mushrooms
2 lemons, juiced
2 tablespoons hot sauce (optional)
4 tablespoons hoisin sauce
500 g tofu, cubed
3 tablespoons peanut butter
250 g rice noodles

1
Saute the garlic and onion in a large, deep frying pan.
2
After a couple minutes, add the tofu and green onion. Let it fry away without stirring.
3
After a few more minutes, throw the peanut butter glob in the center and pile on the grated carrot, frozen peas, and mushrooms.
4
Put the lemon juice, hot sauce and hoisin sauce on top as well, still without stirring it yet.
5
Let everything cook away over a medium heat for another 5 minutes or until the vegetables have reached a nice consistency.
6
Give the heap a big stir.
7
Soak the rice noodles in boiled water for 5-8 minutes and mix them in well with the fried vegetable mixture.
8
Squeeze on a bit more lemon, serve and enjoy.

604

kcal

Calories

Fat

115

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 garlic cloves, 1 chopped yellow onion, 1 small bunch green onion, 5 carrots, grated, and more.

Yes, Pad Thai (Vegan) falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Pad Thai (Vegan)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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