Vegetarian Pad Thai Recipe

Name: Vegetarian Pad Thai
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ⅔ cup chili sauce; ¼ cup brown sugar; 2 tablespoons water; 2 tablespoons fish sauce; 1 ½ teaspoons gingerroot, peeled and grated; 1 teaspoon serrano pepper, seeded and diced; 12 lb wide rice noodles (banh pho); 4 teaspoons vegetable oil, divided; 1 (12 ounce) package extra firm tofu, drained and cubed; 2 large egg whites; 1 large egg; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 2 cups fresh bean sprouts; ¾ cup scallion, cut on a diagonal; ½ cup fresh cilantro, minced and divided; ⅓ cup dry roasted salted peanut, chopped; 6 lime wedges

Servings: persons

⅔ cup chili sauce
¼ cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons fish sauce
1 ½ teaspoons gingerroot, peeled and grated
1 teaspoon serrano pepper, seeded and diced
12 lb wide rice noodles (banh pho)
4 teaspoons vegetable oil, divided
1 (12 ounce) package extra firm tofu, drained and cubed
2 large egg whites
1 large egg
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups fresh bean sprouts
¾ cup scallion, cut on a diagonal
½ cup fresh cilantro, minced and divided
⅓ cup dry roasted salted peanut, chopped
6 lime wedges

1
Mix together chili sauce, brown sugar, water, fish sauce, ginger, and serrano chili to make sauce.
2
Set aside.
3
Cook noodles in boiling water for 5 minutes or until done.
4
Heat 2 tsp oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
5
Add tofu and cook 7 minutes or until browned (Usually takes me longer).
6
Remove from pan and set aside.
7
Whisk together egg whites and egg in a small bowl.
8
Heat 2 tsp oil in pan over medium-high heat.
9
Add garlic and saute about 10 seconds.
10
Add eggs and cook about 30 seconds until soft scrambled, stirring constantly.
11
Add sauce and noodles.
12
Cook 2 minutes.
13
Stir in cooked tofu, bean sprouts, scallions, and 1/4 cup of cilantro.
14
Cook 3 minutes until heated through, stirring occasionally.
15
Sprinkle each serving with remaining cilantro and peanuts.
16
Serve with lime wedges.

5531

kcal

Calories

Fat

1067

Carbs

199

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ⅔ cup chili sauce, ¼ cup brown sugar, 2 tablespoons water, 2 tablespoons fish sauce, and more.

Yes, Vegetarian Pad Thai falls under the Seafood 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.

Vegetarian Pad Thai

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