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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!

Low-Carb Pad Thai
NutritionsQuantity
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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