Description
Enjoy a light and healthy twist on Pad Thai with this delicious recipe featuring zucchini noodles and tofu. It’s a vibrant and flavorful dish that’s perfect for a quick weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 block (14 ounces) firm or extra-firm tofu, pressed and cubed
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 8 ounces zucchini noodles (zoodles)
- 1/4 cup Pad Thai sauce (see notes for homemade option)
- 2 tablespoons chopped peanuts, for garnish
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish
- 1 lime, cut into wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Heat sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add tofu and cook until golden brown on all sides. Remove tofu from skillet and set aside.
- Add broccoli florets and red bell pepper to the skillet. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Add minced garlic and grated ginger to the skillet. Stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add zucchini noodles to the skillet. Toss with vegetables and cook for 2-3 minutes until slightly softened.
- Return the cooked tofu to the skillet. Add Pad Thai sauce and toss everything together to coat evenly. Cook for another 1-2 minutes until heated through.
- Serve immediately, garnished with chopped peanuts and cilantro. Squeeze fresh lime juice over the top before eating.
Notes
- For a quick homemade Pad Thai sauce: Whisk together 3 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free), 2 tablespoons peanut butter, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon maple syrup, 1 teaspoon sriracha, and 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil. Adjust to your taste.
- You can add other vegetables like carrots, snow peas, or bean sprouts.
- For a spicier dish, add more sriracha or a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-fry
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Approximately 450-550 calories (will vary based on sauce and portion size)
- Sugar: Varies based on sauce ingredients
- Sodium: Varies based on soy sauce/tamari and sauce ingredients
- Fat: Varies based on tofu and sauce ingredients
- Saturated Fat: Varies
- Unsaturated Fat: Varies
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Varies
- Fiber: Varies
- Protein: Varies based on tofu quantity
- Cholesterol: 0mg