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No-Noodle Pad Thai


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"Submitted by Erica G. ( Novus Orthodontics, Spartanburg)"

Serves 4-6 | Prep Time 40 min. | Cook Time N/A

Why I Love This Recipe

"A light, healthy take on Pad Thai that uses raw vegetable noodles instead of rice noodles! Daikon, zucchini and carrot ribbons tossed in savory peanut sauce makes this salad-y dish irresistible. This meal is gluten free and easily made vegan."

If you are feeling less vegetarian feel free to replace the tofu with grilled and chilled chicken breast or boiled and chilled shrimp!


Ingredients You'll Need

¾ Lb. Daikon Radish (peeled)
4 Medium Carrots (peeled)
½ Lb. Zucchini (or replace with an additional ½ pound bean sprouts)
½ Lb. (8 ounces) Bean Sprouts
4 Green Onions (finely sliced (white and green parts))
12 to 14 Oz. Organic Extra-Firm Tofu (drained and very gently squeezed of excess moisture)
1 Small handful cilantro leaves (chopped, plus extra for serving)
2 Tbsp. Sesame Seeds (preferably black, plus extra for serving)
4 Small Wedges of Lime (for serving)

Peanut sauce:
½ Cup Peanut Butter (or Almond Butter)
¼ Cup Lime Juice
2 Tbsp. Tamari (or other Soy Sauce)
2 Tbsp. Honey
2 Tsp. Grated Fresh Ginger
1 pinch Red Pepper Flakes
About 3 Tbsp. of water (to thin as needed)


Directions

Prepare the vegetable noodles: Use a julienne peeler, mandoline, spiralizer or regular peeler to create noodles out of the radish, carrots and zucchini, if using. Transfer the noodles to a large serving bowl. Add the bean sprouts, onions, chopped cilantro and sesame seeds to the bowl.


Slice the tofu: Halve your slab of tofu lengthwise through the middle so you have two large, 1-inch thick slabs. Stack the slabs on top of each other and slice them into 4 columns lengthwise, then turn the tofu and slice across the columns to make ¼-inch wide squares of tofu. Gently transfer the tofu to the serving bowl.


Make the sauce:
In a small bowl, whisk together all of the sauce ingredients until the sauce is smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary—the sauce should taste very bold at this point. (I added an extra little splash of tamari.)


If you will not be serving all 4 portions immediately, portion off the amounts of vegetable/tofu mixture you need for now. Drizzle in enough dressing to coat the portioned amount. Use your hands to gently toss the mixture until every single strand is coating in dressing. Serve pad Thai with a wedge of lime and a sprinkle of extra chopped cilantro and sesame seeds. Store leftover vegetable/tofu mixture separately from the dressing and dress just before serving.


Pairs Well With

Bowl of Tom-Yum Soup and a Cup of Green Tea


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