Name: Easy Vegan Pad Thai Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients: 1 package brown rice pad thai noodles (8 oz); 1 cup water; 4 tablespoons soy sauce; 2 tablespoons natural peanut butter; 1 lemon (or 2 limes, juiced); 3 tablespoons sugar; 1 tablespoon Sriracha (plus more for topping); 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 cup broccoli (chopped, plus any additional veggies you’d like to add); ¼ cup carrots (julienned); 5 cloves garlic (minced); Grilled or fried tofu; Sliced green onions; Bean sprouts; Chopped peanuts; Lime or lemon wedges; Additional Sriracha for topping

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Introduction

This easy vegan Pad Thai recipe brings the vibrant flavors of Thailand right to your kitchen with simple ingredients and a creamy peanut sauce. It’s a perfect weeknight meal that’s both healthy and satisfying, featuring colorful veggies and chewy brown rice noodles.

A white speckled bowl sits on a white marbled surface, filled with three main layers: at the bottom, light brown noodles mixed with shredded carrots, broccoli pieces, and bean sprouts create a textured base; the middle layer has golden-brown tofu cubes arranged on top; finally, the dish is drizzled with red sauce along with some chopped green onions scattered over, and two lime wedges rest on the side of the bowl. Wooden chopsticks are placed on the bowl’s right side, slightly inside the noodles. Behind it, a similar white speckled bowl with the same contents is partially visible, and a silver pan with leftover noodles inside sits behind both bowls. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

1 package brown rice Pad Thai noodles (8 oz)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup broccoli, chopped (plus any other veggies you’d like to add)
¼ cup carrots, julienned
5 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup water
4 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons natural peanut butter
1 lemon or 2 limes, juiced
3 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon Sriracha, plus more for topping
Optional garnishes: grilled or fried tofu, sliced green onions, bean sprouts, chopped peanuts, lime wedges

Instructions

Step 1: Soak the brown rice Pad Thai noodles in hot water in a large bowl for 15 minutes or according to the package directions until they soften.
Step 2: Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the broccoli, carrots, garlic, and any additional vegetables you like. Sauté until tender.
Step 3: In a separate bowl, whisk together the water, soy sauce, peanut butter, lemon or lime juice, sugar, and Sriracha until smooth.
Step 4: Drain the soaked noodles and add them to the pan with the sautéed vegetables. Pour the peanut sauce over the noodles and stir well. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce is mostly absorbed.
Step 5: Serve hot with your favorite garnishes such as grilled or fried tofu, sliced green onions, bean sprouts, chopped peanuts, additional Sriracha, and a wedge of lemon or lime.

Tips & Variations

Try adding bell peppers, snap peas, or mushrooms to the vegetable mix for extra flavor and texture.
Use tamari instead of soy sauce for a gluten-free version.
Adjust the Sriracha amount to control the spiciness based on your preference.
If you prefer a creamier sauce, add a splash of coconut milk to the peanut mixture.

Storage

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in a pan over low heat or in the microwave, adding a splash of water if the noodles seem dry.

How to Serve

A bowl of white noodles topped with pieces of golden fried tofu drizzled in red sauce, scattered green onion slices, and white bean sprouts. Mixed in the noodles are thin carrot strips and small green broccoli florets, giving a mix of light orange and green colors. Two wooden chopsticks rest inside the bowl on the right side. On the left edge of the bowl, two lime wedges add a fresh green touch. The bowl is white with brown speckles and a brown rim, sitting on a white marbled surface with small scattered chopped nuts around. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use other noodles instead of brown rice Pad Thai noodles?

Yes, you can substitute with rice vermicelli, flat rice noodles, or even whole wheat spaghetti if necessary. Just adjust soaking and cooking times accordingly.

Is this recipe nut-free?

This recipe contains peanut butter, which is a nut product. To make it nut-free, substitute the peanut butter with sunflower seed butter or tahini while keeping the other ingredients the same.