Description
Enjoy the vibrant flavors of this Rainbow Vegetarian Pad Thai with Peanuts and Basil. This colorful dish is packed with fresh vegetables, rice noodles, and a tangy sauce, topped with crunchy peanuts and fragrant herbs.
Ingredients
Rice Noodles:
8 ounces rice noodles
Vegetable Oil:
2 tablespoons
Eggs:
2, lightly beaten
Red Bell Pepper:
1, thinly sliced
Shredded Carrots:
1 cup
Shredded Purple Cabbage:
1 cup
Zucchini:
1 small, julienned
Green Onions:
3, sliced
Garlic:
3 cloves, minced
Roasted Peanuts:
1/4 cup, chopped
Fresh Basil Leaves:
1/4 cup, chopped
Fresh Cilantro:
1/4 cup, chopped
Lime:
1, cut into wedges
Soy Sauce:
3 tablespoons
Tamarind Paste:
2 tablespoons
Brown Sugar:
2 tablespoons
Rice Vinegar:
1 tablespoon
Lime Juice:
1 tablespoon
Crushed Red Pepper Flakes (optional):
1/2 teaspoon
Instructions
- Cook the Rice Noodles: Prepare according to package instructions, then rinse under cold water.
- Prepare the Sauce: Whisk together soy sauce, tamarind paste, brown sugar, rice vinegar, lime juice, and red pepper flakes.
- Stir-Fry: Heat oil in a skillet, add garlic, then eggs. Add vegetables and stir-fry until tender. Toss in noodles and sauce, stir-fry until heated.
- Finish and Serve: Top with peanuts, basil, and cilantro. Serve with lime wedges.
Notes
- For extra protein, consider adding tofu or edamame.
- Adjust the spice level by adding more or less red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
