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Easy Vegan Pad Thai Recipe

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4.8 from 75 reviews

A delicious and easy vegan Pad Thai recipe featuring brown rice noodles, fresh vegetables, and a flavorful peanut-soy sauce. This dish is simple to prepare on the stovetop and perfect for a healthy, satisfying meal with the option to add tofu and fresh garnishes.

Ingredients

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Noodles and Sauce

  • 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)

Vegetables

  • 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)

Optional Garnishes

  • Grilled or fried tofu
  • Sliced green onions
  • Bean sprouts
  • Chopped peanuts
  • Lime or lemon wedges
  • Additional Sriracha for topping

Instructions

  1. Soak Noodles: Place the brown rice pad thai noodles in a large bowl and cover with hot water. Soak for 15 minutes or according to the package directions until they soften.
  2. Sauté Vegetables: Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the chopped broccoli, julienned carrots, minced garlic, and any other preferred vegetables. Sauté until the vegetables are tender but still crisp, about 4-5 minutes.
  3. Prepare Sauce: In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 cup of water, soy sauce, natural peanut butter, freshly squeezed lemon or lime juice, sugar, and 1 tablespoon of Sriracha. Stir until smooth and well combined.
  4. Combine Noodles and Sauce: Drain the soaked noodles and add them to the pan with the sautéed vegetables. Pour the peanut sauce over the noodles and vegetables, stirring well to coat everything evenly.
  5. Cook Until Absorbed: Continue cooking on medium heat for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently until the sauce is absorbed and the noodles are fully cooked.
  6. Serve and Garnish: Serve the Pad Thai hot, garnished with optional grilled or fried tofu, sliced green onions, bean sprouts, chopped peanuts, lime or lemon wedges, and extra Sriracha if desired.

Notes

  • You can customize this recipe by adding your favorite vegetables such as bell peppers, snap peas, or mushrooms.
  • For a gluten-free version, ensure the soy sauce is tamari or gluten-free certified.
  • Adjust the Sriracha to control the spiciness according to your preference.
  • Toasted peanuts add a nice crunch as a garnish.
  • This dish can be served immediately but tastes great as leftovers as well.

Keywords: vegan pad thai, brown rice noodles, peanut sauce, easy vegan recipes, Thai cuisine, plant-based dinner

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