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Lean Tofu Pad Thai
 
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes
Cook Time: 30 Minutes
Ready In: 30 Minutes
Servings: 8
Ingredients:
8 ounce(s) brown rice noodles
4 tablespoon(s) unsalted tomato paste
4 tablespoon(s) apple cider vinegar
3 tablespoon(s) honey
2 tablespoon(s) thai fish sauce
1 tablespoon(s) fresh lime juice
1/8 teaspoon(s) cayenne pepper
olive oil cooking spray
1 egg white whisked
2 cup(s) green cabbage chopped
1 cup(s) bean sprouts
2 green onions julienned
1 large carrot peeled and julienned
12 ounce(s) firm tofu
1/4 cup(s) cilantro minced
2 tablespoon(s) unsalted peanuts crushed
lime wedges
Directions:
1. Cook brown rice noodles according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together tomato paste, vinegar, honey, fish sauce, lime juice and cayenne. Set aside.
3. Heat a large cast-iron or nonstick pan or wok over medium-high heat for 1 minute. Mist with cooking spray. Add egg white and saute until cooked, about 2 minutes. Remove egg white from heat and dice into small pieces.
4. In the same pan, misted again with cooking spray, saute cabbage, bean sprouts, onions and carrot over medium-high heat for 2 minutes. Add tofu and cook for another 2 minutes. Add cooked egg white and cilantro, sauteing for another 2 minutes. Then stir in tomato paste mixture. Add cooked noodles. Stir until completely combined and thoroughly heated, about 3 to 4 more minutes.
5. Remove from heat and toss with peanuts before serving. Garnish with lime wedges and additional cilantro, if desired.
By RecipeOfHealth.com