Easy Vegan Pad Thai
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This rockin’ Easy Vegan Pad Thai recipe tastes authentic, and is pretty easy to make and it’s healthy! It makes plenty for 4 people. If you’re looking for a super flavorful Asian dish then look no further! This is exactly what you need!
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Why We Love This Easy Vegan Pad Thai
Are you ready to take on the vegan version of an all-time classic favorite, Pad Thai? This make-at-home dish is quick, easy, and delicious for anyone looking to spruce up their weekly meal rotation.
By following the simple steps outlined in this article, you can make delicious vegan pad thai right in your own kitchen. Even better, you can substitute ingredients to make it your own unique dish. It’s a great way to enjoy a vegan version of a restaurant favorite without breaking the bank. Not only does it taste delicious, but it’s better for you and the environment.
Are you ready to dig in?
Ingredients You Need for Vegan Pad Thai recipe
- Rice Noodles
- Bean Sprouts (bulk)
- Garlic (bulk)
- Sesame Oil or other oil works fine too
- Red Chili Pepper
- Bangkok Peanut Dipping Sauce (bulk – this stuff is the bomb without fish sauce!)
- Peanuts – crush with a spoon in a ziploc bag
- Soy Sauce
- Chopped Broccoli
- Sliced Mushrooms, we prefer shiitake and/or oyster
- Shredded Carrots
- Fresh Cilantro
- Green Onion
- Lime
How to Make Easy Vegan Pad Thai
- Cook rice noodles according to package. We soaked ours in hot tap water for 25 minutes.
- Drain and set aside.
- In a wok or large skillet add 1 tbsp sesame oil and turn heat to low-medium.
- Add garlic and red chile pepper, cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Add broccoli and carrots, cook for 2-3 minutes more.
- Add mushrooms and cook for another minute.
- Add rice noodles, green onion, and bean sprouts with the vegetables.
- Turn heat to low and stir in Peanut Dipping Sauce (or similar pad thai sauce), 1 more tbsp sesame oil, and 1 tbsp soy sauce.
- Cook on low heat for 3-4 minutes stirring often.
- Remove from heat..
- On plates top the pad thai with crushed peanuts, cilantro, and squeezed lime juice.
This easy and healthy vegan pad thai recipe is proof that you don’t have to sacrifice flavor to enjoy a vegan diet. So, why not give it a try?
With its simple ingredients and method of preparation, easy vegan pad thai is sure to become a new family favorite for a healthier and more sustainable future.
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Vegan Pad Thai
Ingredients
- 8 oz Rice Noodles
- 2 cups Chopped Broccoli
- 4 oz Sliced Mushrooms we prefer shiitake and/or oyster
- 3/4 cup Shredded Carrots
- 1 cup Bean Sprouts
- Fresh Cilantro
- 3 cloves Garlic minced
- 2 tbsp Sesame Oil or other oil works fine too
- 1 Green Onion chopped
- 1 Red Chile Pepper chopped small
- 2/3 cup Bangkok Peanut Dipping Sauce or similar Pad Thai Sauce (without fish sauce!)
- 1/3 cup Crush Peanuts we used raw unsalted - crush with a spoon in a ziploc bag
- 1 Lime
- 1 tbsp Soy Sauce
Instructions
- Cook rice noodles according to package. We soaked ours in hot tap water for 25 minutes.
- Drain and set aside.
- In a wok or large skillet add 1 tbsp sesame oil and turn heat to low-medium.
- Add garlic and red chile pepper, cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Add broccoli and carrots, cook for 2-3 minutes more.
- Add mushrooms and cook for another minute.
- Add rice noodles, green onion, and bean sprouts with the vegetables.
- Turn heat to low and stir in Peanut Dipping Sauce (or similar pad thai sauce), 1 more tbsp sesame oil, and 1 tbsp soy sauce.
- Cook on low heat for 3-4 minutes stirring often.
- Remove from heat..
- On plates top the pad thai with crushed peanuts, cilantro, and squeezed lime juice.