Last week I mentioned that I had been craving pad thai - but didn’t want all the oil and sodium of the restaurant version.
This is not “authentic” pad thai by any means – just a peanut sauce with noodles and the veggies that I had in the fridge. I used soba noodles, a higher protein buckwheat noodle, but rice noodles would be perfect – even regular linguine can be used in a pinch.
To make it more authentic, substitute fish sauce for 1 Tbsp of the liquid aminos/soy, add bean sprouts and scallions or cilantro, and toasted peanuts.
But this 15 minute version worked just fine to satisfy my craving.
Lightened Up Quick Pad Thai
Ingredients (4 servings)
- 6 oz soba noodles
- 6-8 oz protein of choice
- 1 large shallot, minced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup bell pepper, cut in to very thin strips
For the sauce:
- 1/4 cup peanut flour
- 1 packet stevia, or 1 Tbsp brown sugar
- 2 Tbsp liquid aminos or soy sauce
- 1 tsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp hot chili sauce, or more to taste
- 1 tsp lime juice
- 3-4 Tbsp water
Instructions
Prepare soba noodles according to package directions. Rinse with cold water and set aside.
Prepare sauce, reserving 2-3 Tbsp to toss with prepared protein. If using tofu, press it well, brush both sides with sauce, and broil 6-7 minutes per side. If using chicken, brush with sauce before baking or pan-frying; if using shrimp, beef, or pork, toss with sauce after cooking.
In a large pan, saute peppers (or other veggies of choice) over medium high heat, until they begin to soften. Reduce heat and add shallot and garlic, cooking 2-3 minutes, until fragrant.
Add cooked noodles and remaining sauce to pan, tossing well until heated through.
Top with prepared protein and serve immediately.
Approximate nutrition (per 1/4 recipe): 250 calories, 6 grams fat, 38 grams carbs, 15 grams protein
Are you a pad thai fan?
Wow that is super lightened up and could very well be a staple in my dinner rotation. Awesome recipe!
I love Pad Thai and that looks so good!
I love anything Asian with soba noodles. I can get lazy when making it for myself though, or I don’t have a certain ingredient on hand. This recipe looks delicious and simple! Thanks for sharing
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This looks delicious! I love all of the colors from the fresh veggies.
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This looks pretty darn good if I say so myself! I love your lightened up recipes. Can you come cook for me?! haha
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Good pad thai keeps me living
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That looks delicious! Thanks for the share!
I love anything peanut butter! I make spicy peanut flour sauces a lot too. Sometimes just mixed with sriracha (read: I’m lazy).
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