Pad Thai Zoodles are tasty, healthy, and easy to make. They have the familiar flavors of regular Pad Thai but the zucchini noodles make it fresh and light.
Pad Thai is traditionally made with rice noodles that are stir-fried. Tasty additions are tofu, bean sprouts, peanuts, and other vegetables. It can be as spicy or as mild as you like.
We added tofu, carrots, onions, mushrooms, bean sprouts, and peanuts. Super delicious!
How to Make Zoodles
Talk about DIY noodles! We had loads of zucchini in the garden so we spiralized a couple to use as the noodle part of this dish. We lightly sauteed then but they’re also fantastic raw. They’re easy to make, too. One method is to run them through a spiralizer. This takes just a minute or two and results in long, even zoodles.
However, if you don’t have a spiralizer, just use a vegetable peeler. Slice your zucchini part way through lengthwise first. Then use the peeler to shave off layers of noodles. It’s that easy.
Pad Thai Zoodles Vegan Gluten-Free Recipe
Pad Thai Zoodles are tasty, healthy, and easy to make. They have the familiar flavors of regular Pad Thai but the zucchini noodles make it fresh and light.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp oil
- 1 pkg extra firm tofu
- 1/2 cup peeled and sliced carrots
- 1/4 cup chopped onions
- 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1 or 2 zucchini peeled and spiralized
- 5 tbsp teriyaki sauce
- 1/2 tsp chopped red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup bean sprouts
- 1/2 cup chopped peanuts
Instructions
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Heat the oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot and saute the tofu for a few minutes until browned. Remove from the pot and set aside. Add the carrots, onions, and mushrooms to the pot and saute until slightly tender.
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Spiralize the zucchini using a spiralizer. Alternatively, use a vegetable peeler to make zucchini ribbons. Add to the pot with the sauteed vegetables and stir long enough to heat through. Add more oil to coat, if desired.
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Add the red pepper flakes and teriyaki sauce and stir. Remove from heat.
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Divide into bowls and top with the browned tofu, bean sprouts, and peanuts.
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Hello! I’m Lisa, a vegan artist, photographer, author, Vegan Life Coach Educator, and RYT 200 yoga teacher. I love showing others how simple and delicious a plant-based diet can be. I draw and paint, cook, write, take lots of pics, eat lots of chocolate, and practice gratitude daily.