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Carrot and Broccoli Pad Thai

Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Difficulty medium

Ingredients

  • Carrots 4
  • Broccoli 1 large head
  • Brown Rice Pad Thai Noodles 1 package
  • Scallions for garnish 2
  • Cilantro for garnish 1 bunch
  • Peanuts for garnish A few sprinkles
  • Lime Wedges for garnish plus 1 lime for sauce 2
  • Peanut Butter 5 tablespoons
  • Coconut Aminos 3 tablespoons
  • Tamari 3 tablespoons
  • Rice Vinegar 1 tablespoon
  • Apple Cider Vinegar 1 tablespoon
  • Tamarind Paste 1 heaping spoonful
  • Coconut Sugar 3 tablespoons
  • Extra firm tofu (high protein) 1 block
  • Cornstarch, garlic powder, salt, pepper enough to coat the tofu
  • Garlic a few cloves
  • Sesame oil for drizzling

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 400. Press the tofu (if needed - depends on what kind you got - the high protein tofu doesn't need to be pressed)

  2. 2

    Chop the broccoli, thinly slice the carrots, chop the scallions, mince the garlic, pick the cilantro

  3. 3

    Cut tofu into squares, cover it in cornstarch, garlic powder, salt, pepper. Put on parchment paper on baking sheet. Make sure tofu squares are not touching. Cook for 30 minutes.

  4. 4

    Using a steamer basket, steam the carrot and the broccoli.

  5. 5

    Cook the pad thai noodles. Once finished cooking, lightly drizzle with sesame oil.

  6. 6

    Using an immersion blender, blend peanut butter, juice of one lime, tamarind paste, coco aminos, tamari, rice vinegar, apple cider vinegar, coconut sugar, and garlic

  7. 7

    Put pad thai noodles on a plate, top with steamed carrots, broccoli, and tofu. Then spoon the pad thai sauce on top of it all. Garnish with scallions, cilantro, peanuts, and lime wedges.