VEGAN PAD THAI

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An easy, plant-based alternative to the classic pad Thai, this version combines tofu and asparagus with crispy beansprouts, onions, rice noodles and a zingy sauce. Serve with peanuts, coriander and lime wedges.

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dinner, Main course

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 11

200g flat rice noodles
2 limes , 1 juiced, one cut into wedges
1 tbsp tamarind paste, or extra lime juice
2 tbsp sweet chilli sauce , plus extra for serving
2 tbsp vegetable oil or sunflower oil
300g firm tofu , drained, patted dry and cut into cubes
10 asparagus spears , trimmed and sliced on the diagonal
6 spring onions halved and thinly sliced lengthways
300g bag beansprouts
3 garlic cloves , finely chopped
handful each coriander leaves and salted peanuts, to serve

Steps:

  • Cook the noodles following packet instructions. Mix the lime juice, tamarind and chilli sauce in a small bowl. Set aside.
  • Heat 1 tbsp oil in a non-stick frying pan or wok and fry the tofu for 5-8 mins, until golden all over. Set aside.
  • Add the remaining oil and stir-fry the asparagus until tender. Tip in the spring onions, beansprouts and garlic. Cook for 2 mins more. Stir in the drained noodles, sauce and some salt. Mix in the tofu and heat through. Serve with coriander, salted peanuts and lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 321 calories, Fat 8 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 53 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 8 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 12 grams protein, Sodium 0.74 milligram of sodium

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