Tofu Pad Thai

COOK TIME - 20-30min
2 SERVINGS

A takeout favourite with seared tofu, tender rice noodles & crisp veggies in an irresistible spicy peanut sauce that comes to the table in less time that it would take to order out. 

Nutrition PER SERVING
Calories 522 kcal
Fat 27.0 g
Protein 24.0 g
Carbohydrate 55.0 g
Sodium 655 mg
Tofu Pad Thai
GF
Vegan

fresh ingredients

IN THE KIT

  • 12 oz
    firm tofu
  • 8 oz
    rice noodles
  • 2 oz
    green onion
  • 4 oz
    carrots
  • 1⁄2 pcs
    bell pepper
  • 3 oz
    bean sprouts
  • 2 oz
    Thai basil
  • 2 oz
    onion garlic mix
  • 1⁄2 pcs
    lime
  • 2 oz
    peanuts
  • 12 oz
    Zest Pad Thai sauce

Kitchen Items Needed

Large pot to boil water for noodles

Large skillet 

Bowl for tofu

Cutting board & knife

Vegetable peeler (optional)

Paper towel

Colander/strainer for noodles

Wooden spoon/tongs for stirring

cook along

INSTRUCTIONS

Prep

Fill large size pot with salted water & start to boil;

Dry tofu with paper towel;

Cut tofu into bite size pieces. Set aside in a bowl, season with salt & pepper;

Slice the green onion lengthways into 2” thin pieces;

Grate or julienne the carrots into thin strips (peeling optional);

Core, slice peppers into thin pieces;

Roughly chop peanuts;

Remove basil leaves from stems, finely chop; 

Slice the lime into wedges.

1Prepare Noodles

Cook noodles in boiling water for 3 minutes, or until noodles are al dente. Drain, quick rinse with cold water & set aside.

2 Cook Tofu

In a large skillet, heat oil over medium high heat. Add tofu with the garlic & onion mixture - cook for 5-7 minutes, allowing the tofu to brown on all sides. Remove & set aside on a plate.

3Cook Veggies

Add a drizzle of olive oil to the same skillet & add peppers with a pinch of salt & pepper, cooking for 2 minutes. Add bean sprouts, carrots, green onion, tofu & drained noodles. Coat noodles & veggies in Zest Pad Thai sauce & cook for an additional 2 minutes. Remove from heat.

4To Serve

Divide into plates or bowls, garnish with chopped peanuts, basil & lime wedge!