Low-Carb Pad Thai
Category: Under 45 minutes
Prep Time:
15 minutes
Cook Time:
20 minutes
Serves:
6 servings
Ingredients:
- 2 small zucchini
- 1 medium sweet potato, peeled
- 1 6-inch daikon radish, peeled
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 2 tablespoons tamarind paste or lime juice
- 6 cloves garlic, minced, divided
- ¼ cup water
- Coconut oil, to taste
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, sliced
- 1 medium shallot, thinly sliced
- 2 teaspoons chili paste or 1 diced jalapeño
- ⅓ cup roasted peanuts, plus more for garnish
- ½ cup bean sprouts, plus more for garnish
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves, plus more for garnish
- Lime wedges, for garnish
Directions:
1.
Trim the ends of the zucchini, then use a vegetable peeler to peel into thin, flat noodles. Repeat with the sweet potato and daikon radish. Set aside.
2.
In a wok or large pan over medium-high heat, combine the brown sugar, fish sauce, tamarind paste, 3 cloves of garlic, and the water. Cook until the sugar has dissolved and the sauce is slightly thickened, about 3 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and transfer the pad thai sauce to a bowl until ready to use. Wipe out the pan.
3.
Heat a drizzle of coconut oil in the same pan over medium-high heat. Add the chicken thighs and cook for 4 minutes on each side, until browned and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
4.
Add a bit more coconut oil to the pan, if needed, then add the shallot, chili paste, and remaining 3 cloves of garlic. Cook until the shallots are softened and the aromatics are fragrant, 2 minutes.
5.
Add the peanuts and bean sprouts, and cook for 1 minute, until the sprouts are softened. Add half of the reserved pad thai sauce and cook until thickened, 3 minutes.
6.
Add the vegetable noodles and chicken, and stir to coat with the sauce, adding more as needed. Add the cilantro, toss, and cook for 30-60 seconds, until the noodles are just warmed through but not soggy.
7.
Serve immediately garnished with more cilantro, bean sprouts, peanuts, and lime wedges.
8.
Enjoy!

Nutritions | Quantity |
---|---|
Calories: | 310kCal |
Carbohydrates: | 20 g |
Fat: | 16 g |
Fiber: | 3 g |
Protein: | 23 g |
Sugar: | 10 g |
*per 100g of serving
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