Pad Thai, which means “soft noodle,” is a flavorful
combination of noodles, tofu and eggs in a spicy peanut sauce. Traditionally, Pad Thai is made
with “cellophane” rice noodles; however, we use brown rice udon instead.
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Preparation facts
Cooking Time: 15 minutes
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients
1/2 oz (15g) udon, cooked and drained
1/3 cup (80mL) tamari
1/3 cup (80mL) rice vinegar
2 Tbs (30g) creamy peanut butter
1 Tbs (15mL) honey
1 Tbs (15mL) sesame oil
3 eggs, beaten
6 scallions, sliced diagonally into 1-inch (2.5cm) pieces
1/2 lb (230g) fresh mung bean sprouts
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 tsp (1g) red pepper flakes
1 lb (455g) firm tofu, cubed
1/4 cup (40g) roasted peanuts, chopped
1/4 cup (9g) fresh cilantro, minced
1 lime, cut in wedges
Directions
Combine tamari, vinegar, peanut butter and honey in a small bowl. Stir
with a whisk until well-combined.
Heat 1 tsp (15mL) oil in a large nonstick skillet. Cook eggs over
medium heat, stirring, until set. Remove eggs from skillet and set aside.
Return skillet to heat and add 2 tsp (10mL) oil. Add green onions,
sprouts, garlic and red pepper. Sauté 1 minute. Add tofu and continue cooking 3 to 4
minutes.
Add pasta to skillet, tossing with a large fork to combine ingredients.
Cook 5 minutes more.
Stir in peanut butter mixture and eggs. Cook until heated through,
about 2 minutes. Serve immediately garnished with peanuts, cilantro and lime wedges.
Nutrition facts
Serving Size 1 serving
Calories 226
Calories from Fat 101 (45%)
% Daily Value*
19%Total Fat 13g
12%Saturated
Fat 2.4g
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g
Monounsaturated Fat 5.1g
41%Cholesterol 123mg
43%Sodium 1023mg
14%Potassium 505mg
7%Total
Carbohydrate 20g
10%Dietary
Fiber 2.5g
Sugars 7g
Sugar Alcohols 0g
31%Protein 16g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie
diet.
Nutrition facts are calculated by a food expert using
nutritional values provided by the USDA for common products used as recipe ingredients. Actual
nutritional values may differ depending on the amounts or products used and can be affected by
cooking methods.
The information presented in the Food Guide is for informational purposes
only and was created by a team of US–registered dietitians and food experts. Consult
your doctor, practitioner, and/or pharmacist for any health problem and before using any
supplements, making dietary changes, or before making any changes in prescribed medications.
Information expires June 2009.
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