Veggie Filled Pad Thai
Don’t let this long list of ingredients intimidate you. As long as you don’t mind chopping up a few things, it’s a rather simple meal to make. I’ve already posted my Simple Shrimp & Broccoli Pad Thai Recipe if you’d like an even simpler approach, however I find this recipe to be more nutritious with all the veggies and recommend it for that reason.
4 healthy servings
Ingredients
1 large zucchini, zoodled (I used this oxo tool to make mine)
3 large carrots, noodled (I used a tool like this to make mine)
1 c 3-color deli slaw mix
1 c or 2.5 oz Mung Bean Sprouts
1 c radishes, sliced
2 springs of green onion, chopped
1/2 c cilantro, chopped
1 crown broccoli, cut into small crowns
1 orange bell pepper, sliced
3 head baby bok choy
4 oz rice noodles
1 bag frozen unshelled edamame
2 T soy sauce
2 T sesame oil
2 T fish sauce
2 T lime juice
2 T rice vinegar
1 t chili paste (add more according to preference)
1 T brown sugar
1 t peanut butter
1/2 t fresh minced ginger (or ground)
1/2 t coriander
1/4 t dried basil
1/4 t pepper
1 T sesame seeds
lime wedges
Directions
Start by mixing the the zucchini noodles, carrot noodles, slaw mix, mung bean sprouts, radishes, green onion and cilantro in a bowl.
Whisk the soy sauce, sesame oil, fish sauce, lime juice, rice vinegar, chili paste, brown sugar, peanut butter, minced ginger, coriander, dried basil and pepper together in a small bowl to make the sauce.
In a large skillet, on medium heat cook your sauce mixture, broccoli, peppers and bok choy covered with a lid for about 8-10 minutes or until the veggies are cooked, but still tender.
Meanwhile bring water to boil to cook your rice noodles. They’ll only take 2-3 minutes to cook. You can also steam your edamame at this time according to package directions.
Remove your skillet from the heat and toss in your rice noodles, your veggie noodle mixture and sesame seeds. Plate and enjoy with additional lime juice from the lime wedges.
Notes
Gluten-free: This recipe is gluten-free.
Dairy-free: This recipe is dairy-free.
Veggie Noodles: You can always use pre-made veggie noodle or use tools such as the ones I listed to make your own. Feel free to use other veggie noodle such as spaghetti squash or butternut squash noodles.
Meal Prep Notes
This meal can be made as-is and put into containers to heat up or eat cold whenever you wish.
