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Healthy 30-Minute Gluten Free Pad Thai with Tofu

January 14, 2021 by Robin 2 Comments

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You had me at 30-minutes. I love making recipes that require love and a time commitment but let’s be honest, that doesn’t happen every day. During the week we all are pressed for time but we still want healthy meals. This 30-minute Gluten Free Pad Thai fits the bill. It doesn’t take all night to make it, and it is loaded with protein, fresh veggies and nutritious noodles. As we are getting back to the hustle and bustle after the holiday season, this recipe is just what you need.

Why You’ll Love This Healthy Pad Thai

  • I’m going to say it again, and then a few more times in this post. If you like 30 minute vegetarian meals, I’ve got ya with this vegan pad thai.
  • The sauce for this gluten free pad thai is SO GOOD and SO SIMPLE to make. This is a recipe that the Picky Husband makes a lot for us! He hates being in the kitchen so if he can do it anyone can!
  • Nothing beats NOODS. If you love a good noodle dish, this vegan pad thai has all the comforting vibes you want, but is also full of healthy goodness and a nice amount of veg. Healthy AND comforting, baby!
  • The gluten free pad thai is loaded with vegan protein (tofu) with the option to add more! So no need to worry about missing out on protein this dish has got your back!
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Is Pad Thai Vegan?

A traditional pad thai recipe usually calls for fish sauce, making pad thai NOT vegan. BUT this healthy pad thai recipe IS vegan. There is no fish sauce, but I promise the vegan sauce that covers the pad thai is NEXT LEVEL. It is sweet, tangy and flavour-packed. It doesn’t disappoint. So you can still enjoy this gluten free pad thai and all of its flavours even without the fish sauce.

My Favourite Vegan Thai Noodles

I’m a huge fan of Lotus Foods. Their pad thai noodles are truly life-changing. They are gluten free and so delicious. Even my Picky Husband, who still eats wheat says that these noodles are his absolute favourite. They are a little on the pricier side but I truly think they are worth the splurge. They truly take this gluten free pad thai up a notch. The texture is spot on. Note, I do always add a little splash of oil into the pot while the noodles are boiling just so they don’t stick together! This isn’t sponsored at all! These noodles will truly take your healthy pad thai to the next level!!!

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What is a slurry?

The vegan sauce used in this gluten free pad thai requires a little finesse but I promise it isn’t over the top. Start by creating a slurry. What is a slurry? A slurry in basic terms is a combination of arrowroot starch or corn starch mixed with water. This is what thickens a sauce and what will thicken this specific vegan sauce. While the slurry is sitting, combine the coconut sugar, sesame oil, sriracha, tamari, and vegetable broth into a pot. Once this mixture comes to a slight boil, remove it from the heat and add in the slurry, whisking constantly. The sauce should immediately thicken. If it thickens too much and forms a gluey texture add 2-5 tbsp of water to thin it out. Then toss this sauce over the vegan thai noodles and veg.

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Looking for more 30 minute vegetarian meals? Look no further

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  • Vegetarian Sloppy Joes
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This is one of those 30-minute vegetarian meals that you will make time and time again. At least we do over here at Greens, Eggs, and Yams HQ. And I hope I got you with the whole 30 minutes thing. I’m always on the lookout for quick meals that are yummy and don’t skimp on taste. And this healthy pad thai is just that. It’s been a staple in our house over the last few weeks and I don’t see it disappearing anytime soon from the weekly menu. 

If you are partaking in #veganuary or if you are already plant-based and just on the hunt for some epic 30-minute vegetarian meals then look NO FURTHER!! This gluten free pad thai is loaded with a crazy good vegan sauce, scrambled tofu, fresh vegetables and kick-ass noods. What could be better than this bowl for a healthy, yet comforting winter bowl? NOTHING.

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Gluten Free Pad Thai

This Gluten Free Pad Thai is saucy, protein-packed and only takes 30 minutes to make!
Course Main Course
Keyword gluten free noodles, pad thai, tofu, vegan pad thai, vegan protein
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 2 people

Ingredients

  • 227 g Pad Thai Noodles (I like Lotus Foods)

Tofu

  • 175 g extra firm tofu (half of a 350g block)
  • 1 tbsp oil (for the pan)
  • 1 tbsp nutritional yeast
  • 1/8 tsp turmeric
  • salt and pepper to taste

Veggies

  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 red pepper (thinly sliced)
  • 1-2 carrots (thinly sliced/ spirialized)
  • handful of bean sprouts
  • 2 green onion (thinly sliced)

Sauce

  • 1 tbsp arrowroot starch
  • 3 tbsp water
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 3 tbsp tamari
  • 3 tbsp coconut sugar
  • 1 tbsp sriracha
  • 2/3 cup vegetable broth

Toppings

  • juice of 1 lime
  • handful of chopped peanuts

Instructions

  • Pasta: Begin by bringing a pot of water to a boil. Once boiling, add the pasta in and follow the package instructions until al dente.
  • Tofu Scramble: While water is boiling for the pasta, heat a medium pan over medium heat and add 1 tbsp of oil. Once hot, begin breaking up the tofu with your fingers and add the crumbled pieces to the pan. Break the pieces further apart by using a wooden spoon. The size is a personal preference. After a few minutes, add the nutritional yeast, turmeric, salt and pepper to the tofu. Continue to cook until the tofu begins to brown a little, but you dont want it to completely dry out. Set aside.
  • Veggies: Heat a pan over medium heat and add a small amount of oil. Thinly slice the pepper (option to use a mandoline slicer) and chop the garlic. Add both to the pan and saute for 5 minutes. While the pepper and garlic are cooking, cut the carrots with a mandoline or a knife and thinly slice the green onion and set them aside to be added at the end as fresh veggies along with the bean sprouts.
  • Sauce: Begin by making the slurry- add 1 tbsp of arrowroot starch to a bowl with 3 tbsp of water and let sit for 5 minutes. Whisk them together to remove any clumps. Set aside. In the same pan that the pepper and garlic were in (remove them into the tofu pan for the time being), heat 1 tbsp of sesame oil over medium heat. Add the tamari, coconut sugar, sriracha and vegetable broth. Bring to a slight boil while whisking. Then remove the pan from the stove and add in the slurry right away and whisk. The sauce should instantly thicken. If the consistency of the sauce gets kind of "gluey" add in 2-5 tbsp of water to help thin it out. You want the sauce to be thick but smooth and not gluey. If your sauce does not thicken. Add it back to the stove and bring to a slight boil, while whisking constantly until it does thicken.
  • Assemble: Drain the water from the pasta, and add the pasta to the tofu, pepper and garlic pan. Add the carrots and top with the sauce. Toss the sauce evenly over the noodles, tofu and vegetables. While dishing out, top each bowl with green onions, bean sprouts and peanuts. Juice 1/2 lime over each bowl. Best enjoyed fresh.

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Filed Under: 30-minute meals, Dairy-Free, Dinner, Gluten Free, Picky Husband Approved, Vegan Tagged With: 30 minute meals, dairy free recipes, gluten free noodles, pad thai, picky eaters, tofu, vegan dinners, vegan protein

About Robin

Robin is the creator/author behind Greens, Eggs and Yams. Her love language is food and being in the kitchen provides a certain meditation to her. She loves creating and eating healthy foods that don't compromise on taste, which is reflected in her recipes.
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  1. Alison

    January 18, 2021 at 12:40 pm

    Ok, could this recipe be any better?? It looks so delicious and can be made in just 30-minutes. BRAVO! I can’t wait to make it.

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    • Robin

      February 10, 2021 at 1:40 am

      30 minutes and SO YUMMY! hope you enjoy ma!

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