Orange Ginger Pad Thai
 
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Pad Thai noodles, veggies, and baked tofu are tossed in a sweet and zesty sauce to make a comforting and nutritious one-dish meal. Vegan and can be GF
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Recipe type: Entree
Cuisine: Asian
Serves: 3-4
Ingredients
  • One package extra firm tofu (12-15 oz.)
  • 2-3 Tbs coconut aminos
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  • Sauce:
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tsp. ginger paste (or freshly grated ginger)
  • 1 tsp. sesame oil (optional)
  • 2 Tbs. rice vinegar
  • 2 Tbs. reduced-sodium tamari or soy sauce
  • Zest of 1 orange
  • ½ cup fresh orange juice (about 2 oranges)
  • 2 Tbs. tahini
  • 2 tsp. starch (tapioca, corn, or arrowroot)
  • 1½ Tbs. pure maple syrup
  • Large pinch chili flakes
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  • 8 oz. pad Thai noodles
  • 1 large broccoli stalk, cut into florets (I peel the stalk and cut it up too)
  • 3-4 crimini, white, or shiitake mushrooms, chopped
  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • Sesame seeds
Instructions
  1. First, prepare the tofu. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Drain tofu and pat dry (or press), cut into 1-in. cubes, and place in a bowl. Drizzle with coconut aminos and toss gently. When oven is ready, spread tofu out onto baking sheet and bake 15-20 mins, flip, then bake about 10 more mins.
  2. While the tofu is baking, bring a large pot of water to a boil. This will be used for the pasta and veggies.
  3. While waiting for the water to boil and the tofu to bake, whisk together all of the sauce ingredients and set aside.
  4. When the water in the pot is boiling, add the broccoli, mushrooms, and pasta, and cook according to the pasta's package directions.
  5. In a separate, medium-sized pot, stir the sauce over medium-low heat until it thickens slightly. Drain the pasta and veggies, then transfer them to the sauce pot and toss. Remove the tofu from the oven and add it to the mixture.
  6. Serve immediately, topping with sesame seeds and green onions.
Recipe by Daily Dose of Greens at https://dailydoseofgreens.com/2021/02/15/orange-ginger-pad-thai/