Name: Tofu Pad Thai Recipe 30 Minutes Simply Quinoa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients: 8 oz. rice noodles; 1 block of firm tofu, cut into small cubes; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced; 1 carrot, julienned; 2 cups bean sprouts; 3 green onions, sliced; 1/2 cup roasted peanuts, chopped; Lime wedges, for serving; Fresh cilantro, for garnish; 1/4 cup tamari or soy sauce; 2 tablespoons tamarind paste; 2 tablespoons maple syrup; 1 tablespoon rice vinegar; 1 tablespoon Sriracha; 1 tablespoon sesame oil

Instructions

Cook the rice noodles according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
In a small bowl, whisk together all the sauce ingredients – tamari, tamarind paste, maple syrup, rice vinegar, Sriracha, and sesame oil. Set aside.
Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the cubed tofu and cook for about 5 minutes, until golden brown on all sides. Remove the tofu from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of vegetable oil. Sauté the minced garlic, sliced bell pepper, and julienned carrot for about 3-4 minutes, until slightly softened.
Add the cooked rice noodles, bean sprouts, and green onions to the skillet. Pour the prepared sauce over the ingredients and toss everything together until well combined.
Return the cooked tofu to the skillet and gently mix it in with the noodle mixture. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to heat everything through.
Remove the skillet from the heat and sprinkle the chopped peanuts over the top of the Pad Thai.
Serve the Tofu Pad Thai hot, garnished with lime wedges and fresh cilantro. Enjoy this flavorful dish with a squeeze of lime juice for an extra burst of freshness.

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