This Vegan Pad Thai with crispy tofu, rainbow vegetable noodles, and creamy peanut sauce is quick and easy to make, healthy and so delicious! The recipe is gluten-free and can be made without tofu too!
*Note: Watch the recipe video in the blog post above!
Soak the noodles according to the packing instructions or cook until 'al dente'. Drain and set aside. Optionally, toss with a little oil to avoid sticking together.
Cut the vegetables with a knife or spiralize them using a spiralizer (*as shown in the step-by-step pictures in the text).
Drain the tofu well, then wrap in kitchen paper and squeeze out the remaining liquid. Then cut the tofu into cubes and marinate with turmeric.
Heat the oil in a large skillet (or wok). Sauté the scallions, garlic, and ginger (optional), stirring constantly. Then transfer to a plate and set aside.
Heat another tablespoon of oil in the same pan and fry the tofu from all sides until crispy. Then remove and set aside.
Now fry the mushrooms for about 3-4 minutes. Add the crispy tofu, deglaze with soy sauce and stir until well combined and nicely browned.
Add the prepared vegetables and sauté until slightly softened, but still crisp.
In the meantime, mix all ingredients for the peanut sauce. (You can heat the peanut butter over a water bath until melted, making it easier to stir.)
Add the cooked noodles, roasted scallions & garlic, chili flakes, and peanut sauce. Toss to combine and heat until warmed through, for about 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Sprinkle coriander, chopped peanuts, and sesame over your Pad Thai, and serve with fresh limes, if desired.
Enjoy!
Nutrition is calculated automatically and should be used as estimate.