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Pad Thai

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes

Ingredients

  • 4 oz Rice noodles, dry
  • 2 cups Sweet and sour sauce See recipe below
  • 2 Limes, divided
  • 3 TBSP Olive oil
  • 8 oz Tofu, firm, sliced into 1/2 inch thick
  • 2 Garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 cup Carrots, shredded
  • 1 cup Snap peas
  • 2 Scallions, chopped, divided
  • 3 cup Cabbage, chopped or coleslaw mix
  • 1 Egg

Sweet and Sour Sauce

  • 1/2 cup Honey
  • 1/2 cup Rice vinegar
  • 2 TBSP Tomato paste, low sodium
  • 16 oz Pineapple tidbits
  • 1 Bell pepper, green, chopped

Instructions

  • Cook the noodles according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
  • In a small bowl, combine the sauce and the juice of 1 lime. Set aside
  • Heat 1 1/2 tablespoons of oil in a medium-size skillet. Add the tofu and stir-fry until the tofu starts to brown, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
  • Add the remaining ½  tablespoon of olive oil, the garlic, carrots, and snap peas to the skillet and stir-fry for about 30 seconds, until the vegetables are tender. Add the cooked noodles and 1 scallion, and stir-fry for a few seconds more.
  • Add the sauce to the skillet and stir to combine. Add the coleslaw mix and tofu. Stir-fry for about 3 minutes, until the noodles and vegetables are coated with the sauce. Transfer the noodle mix to a plate.
  • In the same skillet, scramble the egg until cooked. Then add the noodle mix back into the skillet and mix well. Transfer to a serving dish.
  • Garnish with the remaining scallion and serve with lime wedges.

Sweet and Sour Sauce

  • In a medium-size pot over medium-high heat, combine the honey, vinegar, tomato paste, soy sauce, and pineapple. Bring to a boil.
  • Stir in the bell pepper. Let simmer for about 10 minutes, or until the pepper is tender and the sauce is thick.

Notes

This recipe was adapted from The Complete Renal Diet Cookbook.
Per serving: Calories: 408; Protein: 11g; Total fat: 14g; Saturated fat: 2g; Total carbohydrates: 63g; Fiber: 3.5g; Cholesterol: 46mg; Phosphorus: 56mg; Potassium: 231mg; Sodium: 176mg; Sugar: 31g
 
Per serving (¼ cup sauce): Calories: 83; Protein: 1g; Total fat: 0g; Saturated fat: 0g; Total carbohydrates: 21g; Fiber: 0.5g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Phosphorus: 9mg; Potassium: 112mg; Sodium: 61mg; Sugar: 18g