Are you ready for something different, packed with flavour and easy to prepare? Vegan Pad Thai with tofu is the perfect choice for anyone who loves Asian cuisine or simply wants to enjoy a delicious, nutritious and colourful meal at home.

This version of the popular Thai dish combines rice noodles, crispy stir-fried vegetables, golden pan-fried tofu and a delicious sauce made with soy sauce and peanut butter. The result is a wonderful blend of sweet and savoury flavours, creamy textures and freshness that will delight you from the very first bite. The tofu gets beautifully golden during cooking and absorbs the flavour of the sauce, while the vegetables add colour, a variety of textures and extra freshness to the dish.

You don’t need any complicated ingredients to make vegan Pad Thai. All you need is:

• onion,
• garlic,
• tofu,
• oil,
• cooked corn,
• carrot,
• green beans,
• soy sauce,
• peanut butter, and
• rice noodles.

For decoration and the perfect finishing touch, sprinkle some chopped peanuts over your Pad Thai and squeeze a little lime juice on top.

How to Make Vegan Pad Thai with Tofu

The preparation is simple and perfect for days when you don’t have much time to spend cooking.

Heat some oil in a pan and sauté the onion and garlic. Then add the diced tofu and all the vegetables. Cook until the vegetables have softened but still retain a little crunch. Meanwhile, prepare the sauce by blending peanut butter, soy sauce and water until smooth. Place the rice noodles in a pot, pour boiling water over them and let them soak for 2–3 minutes, until softened.

Pour the sauce over the sautéed vegetables, add the rice noodles and mix everything well. Cook for a few more minutes until all the ingredients are nicely combined. Serve and, if desired, garnish with chopped peanuts and a squeeze of fresh lime juice.

Why Will This Recipe Become One of Your Favourites?

• 100% plant-based – a great choice for everyone who, like us, follows a vegan diet.
• Full of flavour – the combination of soy sauce and peanut butter creates a rich, creamy and flavourful sauce.
• Colourful and varied – tofu, carrots, corn and green beans make this a wonderfully colourful meal.
• Easy to prepare – this recipe is perfect for a quick lunch or a delicious weeknight dinner. You can also prepare it a day ahead and take it with you to work.

• Customisable to your taste – add your favourite vegetables, a little chilli for some heat or fresh lime for a refreshing finishing touch.

Recipe

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Vegan Pad Thai

Delicious and easy vegan Pad Thai

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Servings: 2 people

Ingredients Method

Ingredients

  

Main Ingredients

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion
• 3 garlic cloves
• 150 g tofu
• 40 g carrots frozen or fresh, diced
• 40 g green beans frozen or fresh, diced
• 100 g cooked corn
• 100 g rice noodles

Sauce

• 120 ml water
• 35 g peanut butter
• 40 ml soy sauce

Method

 

Stir-Frying the Vegetables and Tofu

1. Add the oil to a hot pan and let it heat up.
2. Add the onion and garlic and sauté until golden.
3. Add the diced tofu and pan-fry until lightly golden.
4. Add the carrots, green beans and corn, and stir-fry everything together for 2 minutes.

Sauce

1. While the ingredients are cooking, prepare the sauce. Blend the water, peanut butter and soy sauce until smooth.
2. Pour the sauce over the sautéed vegetables and tofu, then stir well to combine.

Noodles

1. Place the rice noodles in boiling water for 2–3 minutes, or according to the package instructions, until softened. Drain and add them to the pan with the other ingredients. Mix well.
2. Cook everything together for a few more minutes, then serve.

Serving

1. Serve the Pad Thai with chopped peanuts and a lime wedge. If desired, squeeze some fresh lime juice over the Pad Thai for an extra touch of acidity.