This week both Bo and I were craving Pad Thai in all its peanut greatness. But, since we’ve become more aware of our food selection we knew ordering take out was not the best idea. I sought out the advice of many different blog queens who all had wonderful suggestions. But, based on the ingredients I had on hand, and the flavor we were craving, I ended up using a great recipe that Aimee sent me. This was a great choice as it was fresh, bursting with flavor, very easy, and probably half the price of what we would have paid for NYC pad thai from a restuarant we’d trust.
The recipe below is Aimee’s recipe and I have included my adjustments in red. In addition, for your reference, i’ve added links to some other great recipes that were shared with me upon my email request on Tuesday.
Enjoy!
Aimee’s Healthier Pad Thai
Ingredients:
8 oz. rice noodles We used two packages of Shirataki Noodles instead
1 lb. tofu We used 1 lb cut up boneless, skinless chicken breast
3 T “crunchy” natural peanut butter
1/3 cup sugar or stevia
1/3 cup soy sauce
1/3 cup lime juice (or lemon)
1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes
2 cups bean sprouts
1 small bunch green onions, chopped, including greens
1 small onion, chopped
2 cups of mixed vegetables, steamed, microwaved or stir-fried
3/4 tsp. garlic powder
2 T sesame, peanut, or canola oil
Water as needed
Optional:
1″ piece of ginger minced or powdered ginger
Sliced lemons
Directions:
- Prepare rice noodles, drain and set aside.
- Squeeze tofu completely dry. Cut tofu in 1/4″ to 1/2″ squares and set aside.
- Mix peanut butter, sugar, soy sauce, lime juice, and red pepper flakes. Set aside.
- In wok, stir fry garlic and tofu in 1 T oil until lightly browned.
- Add remaining oil, onions, and optional ginger stir fry two minutes.
- Add vegetables, water if needed, stir fry one minute.
- Add peanut mixture, bean sprouts, and noodles. Stir fry until all is hot and sauce thickens.
- Garnish with optional sliced lemons.
- Serve immediately.
- Enjoy!
Other Pad Thai Recipes:
I haven't but I am strongly considering doing it for my eyebrows since I have a gift card to Naturally Bare!
Hey girlie – laser hair removal can be dangerous if not done in a dermatologists' office. I looked into it here in ATL and to do my bikini line, underarms and upper lip was $3K. Yes, with three zeros!
A girl in my office had it done and it didn't really work. You have to go for years to catch every hair in the right cycle and the cost adds up in a hurry, especially to not be guaranteed complete relief. Nicole's is lesser than it was, but she doesn't think it's worth it.
There's my 2-cents. Happy Friday! : )
Hey there!
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Stonyfield Farm
ohh i hope you really won! love the soup recipes, I am hoping to make something this weekend so this helps
I had laser hair removal and it didn't work! I got it done before my wedding and had like 8 sessions – a year later and it's like I never had it. It's thinned it like the smallest bit, but was SO not worth it. Apparently unless you are super pale with super dark hair, then it's not so surefire. You've seen me – I think I'm pretty pale with brown hair!
I've always wanted to get it but so expensive! That's great if you really won!
I LOVE all the soups too – especially the torilla-less one!
You are rockin' it girlie – 3 days down – yahoo! Keep the great work.
I've always wanted to do the laser hair removal but I am scared. i had a friend who did it for her bikini line and still raves about it today (that was like 10 years ago too!)
Hi, Ashley! So glad you were the winner of the book from my Bikini Bootcamp Giveaway!
It's nice to have a fellow bootcamper. Danica and I have been having fun. Today is my last day and I have to say that it's been really worth it to me.
I signed up for a laser hair removal package from Sona Med Spa. I purchased bikini and underarms and got legs for free. I haven't started yet, but I'll let everyone know how it goes on my blog! I do have really pale skin and dark hair, so I am supposed to be the perfect candidate.
My Mom has dark hair but the hair on her legs and arms is fair, so they said it wouldn't work for her.