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Easy Vegan Pad Thai Rice with Peanut Sauce Recipe

This Easy Vegan Pad Thai Rice with Peanut Sauce Recipe is a twist on classic Pad Thai, with fresh veggies and a creamy peanut sauce!
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Thai
Servings 6 servings

Equipment

  • Stovetop Pot
  • Large Skillet
  • Whisk

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 2 green onions ends cut off, smashed with the flat side of a knife, chopped
  • 4 medium garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tsp ginger minced
  • ¾ red bell pepper chopped
  • ½ 14 oz. pack extra-firm tofu
  • ¼ cup dry roasted peanuts

For the Rice

  • ¾ cup uncooked, parboiled white rice
  • 1 tbsp avocado oil or olive oil
  • pink salt

For the Sauce

  • 3 tbsp smooth peanut butter
  • 2 tbsp + 2 tsp tamari
  • 3 tbsp coconut sugar
  • 1 tbsp rice wine vinegar
  • ½ tbsp chili garlic sauce
  • 2 tbsp pure maple syrup

For the Topping

  • lime slices
  • fresh cilantro chopped

Instructions
 

  • Rinse the rice with water, then drain. Repeat a few times until the water is not cloudy anymore.
  • Cook the rice. To a stovetop pot over medium-low heat, add the uncooked rice, 1½ cups water, the avocado oil and a pinch of salt.
  • Stir the mixture every few minutes, until the liquid is absorbed. This will take around 30 minutes. While the rice cooks, prepare the remaining ingredients.
  • Whisk together the sauce ingredients in a separate bowl and set aside.
  • Now in a stovetop pan over medium heat, add in the sesame oil.
  • When it's hot, add in the onions, garlic and ginger. Stir for 2-3 minutes.
  • Then add in the pepper and tofu. Stir these around for 2 minutes, until the tofu is browning.
  • Add in the rice and stir to combine.
  • Then add in the peanuts and the sauce over top. Stir to combine again.
  • Stir around for 3-4 more minutes, until everything is incorporated well.
  • Then turn off the stove and serve it hot! Garnish with lime slices and cilantro.

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