Plant-Based Pad Thai (Oil-Free & Gluten-Free)

A bowl of plant-based pad thai with chopsticks.

Plant-Based Pad Thai (Oil-Free & Gluten-Free)

Plant-Based Pad Thai is a gluten-free, oil-free, high-protein version of a traditional pad Thai recipe. Delicious sautéed veggies and optional tofu, covered in a creamy peanut sauce and tossed with noodles!

Course Main Course

Cuisine Asian, Thai

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 30

Total Time 40

Servings

Calories 646

Author Elizabeth

Ingredients

8 Ounces Chickpea Linguine or Rice Noodles

Tofu (optional)

1 14- Ounce Block Extra Firm Tofu
2-4 Tablespoons Soy Sauce, Liquid Aminos, or Tamari

Veggies

1 Small Red Onion chopped
3 Medium Carrots julienned (roughly)
1 Large Crown Broccoli chopped into small pieces
12 Ounces Mushrooms sliced
4 Medium Stalks Celery chopped
1 Red Bell Pepper thinly sliced
1 Large Zucchini sliced
2 Cups Frozen Edamame
¼-1/2 Cup Vegetable Broth for cooking

Peanut Sauce

½ Cup Powdered Peanut Butter
¼ Cup Chunky Peanut Butter
¼ Cup Soy Sauce, Liquid Aminos, or Tamari
2 Tablespoons Maple Syrup
2 Tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar
2 Tablespoons Water
½ Teaspoon Ground Ginger
¼ Teaspoon Cayenne
Salt to taste

To Serve

Bean Sprouts
Fresh Cilantro
Peanuts
Scallions
Lime Wedges
Sesame Seeds

Instructions

Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Drain and set aside.
If desired, cook the optional tofu. Slice the block of tofu into cubes and cook in a non-stick pan over medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes, using a few tablespoons of soy sauce as cooking liquid. Set aside.
Cook the vegetables. In a large skillet, cook the onions over medium heat for 2-3 minutes. Add the carrots and broccoli and cook 4-6 minutes more, until the veggies are slightly softened. Add the mushrooms, celery, bell pepper, zucchini, and frozen edamame and cook another 4-6 minutes until all the vegetables are soft.
While the veggies and pasta are cooking, whisk all the peanut sauce ingredients in a small bowl.
Serve the noodles, vegetables, and tofu tossed with the peanut sauce. Garnish with bean sprouts, cilantro, peanuts, scallions, sesame seeds and a drizzle of lime juice, as desired. Enjoy!

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