Vegan Pad Thai

By OcadoLife
“Pad Thai is all about balance, but the prep can be time-consuming,” says recipe developer and author Marni Xuto. “Here’s a speedy vegan version of this beloved Thai dish – just as delicious but without the egg. I…
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Ingredients

8 total
  • 2 nests rice noodles
  • 2 tbsp rapeseed oil
  • 225g smoked tofu
  • 1 (550g) pack vegetable stir-fry
  • 1 (120g) pack pad Thai stir-fry sauce
  • 1 tbsp roasted and salted peanuts, roughly chopped
  • 2 pinches chilli flakes, to serve (optional)
  • ½ lime, cut into 2 wedges (optional)

Method

4 steps
  1. Step 1

    Cook the noodles as per pack instructions.

  2. Step 2

    Meanwhile, heat 1 tbsp oil in a large pan over high heat. Stir-fry the tofu with a generous pinch of salt and pepper until lightly golden. Remove from the pan and set aside.

  3. Step 3

    Add the remaining 1 tbsp oil to the pan, toss in the veg and stir-fry for 2 mins.

  4. Step 4

    Pour in the sauce, add the noodles and tofu, and toss until coated and warmed through. Divide between plates and scatter over the peanuts. Finish with a little chilli and lime wedges for squeezing over, if you like.