Vegetable and Tofu Pad Thai

This vegetable-packed pad thai is a quick and easy weeknight dinner that's also healthy and delicious. The tofu provides a good dose of protein, while the vegetables add plenty of vitamins and minerals. The peanut sauce is creamy and flavorful, and the whole dish comes together in just 30 minutes.

Pad thai is a popular Thai noodle dish that is typically made with shrimp, chicken, or tofu. The noodles are stir-fried with a sweet and sour sauce, and the dish is often garnished with peanuts and green onions. This recipe for vegetable pad thai is a healthier take on the classic dish. It uses tofu as the protein source, and it includes a variety of vegetables, such as bell peppers, carrots, broccoli, and snap peas. The peanut sauce is also made with reduced-fat peanut butter, so it's lower in calories and fat than the traditional sauce.

Prep time: 10 | Cook time: 15 | Serves: 2

Ingredients

• 1 package (8 ounces) tofu, pressed and crumbled
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 green bell pepper, sliced
• 1 carrot, sliced
• 1/2 cup broccoli florets
• 1/2 cup snap peas, trimmed
• 1/4 cup chopped green onions
• 1/4 cup chopped peanuts

Instructions

1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
2. Add the tofu and cook until browned on all sides.
3. Add the bell peppers, carrot, broccoli, and snap peas to the skillet and cook until the vegetables are tender.
4. Stir in the green onions and peanuts.
5. Serve over rice noodles or your favorite pasta.

Why It Works

• The tofu is pressed to remove excess water, which helps it to brown evenly and gives it a more meat-like texture.
• The vegetables are cooked until they are tender but still have a little bit of crunch.
• The peanut sauce is made with a combination of reduced-fat peanut butter, soy sauce, and rice vinegar, which gives it a rich and flavorful taste.