• Home
  • ABOUT
    • Meet Christal
    • FAQ’s
    • Contact
  • Recipes
  • Travel
  • LIFESTYLE
  • SHOP
    • MY COOKBOOKS
    • NITK Guides
  • COLLABORATE
You are here: Home / Main Dishes / Easy & Healthy Pad Thai Noodles (gluten free!)

Easy & Healthy Pad Thai Noodles (gluten free!)

January 20, 2019 by Christal

Easy and delicious gluten free Pad Thai with homemade peanut sauce

It’s time for Healthy Pad Thai Noodles! 

I’ve been squirrelling away this recipe for a good month now and I’m so excited to be sharing it on the blog today! Pad Thai is one of my favourite dishes and I’ve talked a lot on the blog about my love for Thai food in general. It’s definitely a favourite cuisine we make a lot in our home. This healthy Pad Thai noodles recipe is loaded with vegetables, has big beautiful chunks of crispy tofu, and has a sneaky ingredient added to the homemade peanut sauce that amps up the nutrition in this dish. 

Easy and healthy gluten free Pad Thai

I created this recipe last month as part of Genuine Health’s Clean Collagen launch as they’ve just recently added collagen peptides to their already amazing product line. I’ve had a lot of questions about collagen since I’ve been using it myself over the last year and a half and have shared about it a lot over my social media channels. 

Here’s a super simple explanation of what Collagen Peptides is (which comes in a powder form, also called “collagen powder” or “collagen protein”) (source: Rebelle Nutrition):

“Collagen peptides are short chain amino acids naturally derived from pasture-raised, grass-fed collagen protein. Unlike gelatin, these peptides are soluble in cold liquids as well as hot. Collagen peptides contain the same amino acids as gelatin which are identical to the protein found in skin, nails, hair, bones, cartilage, and joints.”

delicious, quick, and healthy gluten free Pad Thai with peanut sauce

Collagen is a great ingredient to add to so many dishes for it’s health benefits and because it dissolves and blends so well into so many things. I add it to my smoothies, soups, and sauces, just like the peanut sauce I made for these healthy Pad Thai noodles! If you aren’t familiar with collagen or don’t want to use it in this recipe you can omit it altogether! 

The sauce comes together wonderfully with water, natural unsweetened peanut butter, honey (for sweetness), gluten free soy sauce, sriracha sauce (for a little bit of heat), fish sauce, and lime juice. The flavours are light, fresh, and a perfect mixture of sweet and salty. 

Easy, quick, and tasty gluten free Pad Thai with a healthy peanut sauce

For my Pad Thai recipe I chose to add in loads of veggies (there isn’t usually vegetables in a traditional Pad Thai) and I used extra firm tofu which I toasted until crispy on the outside in a pan, making for an amazing texture with the rice noodles. I also used brown rice noodles instead of regular white rice noodles for extra fibre and used lots of bean sprouts, cilantro, and green onion to garnish! 

From start to finish this meal comes together in 25 minutes which makes it perfect for busy weeknights or lazy weekends.

Forget the take-out, make this! 

Easy and healthy gluten free Pad Thai

What is Pad Thai?

In case you’ve read this whole post and still aren’t totally sure what “Pad Thai” is, I’ll explain it! Pad Thai is a dish that originates from Thailand and is made with a mixture of stir fried rice noodles, eggs, and tofu along with a sauce made with tamarind pulp, fish sauce, dried shrimp, garlic, red chili pepper, and sugar. There are many variations on Pad Thai that often include peanuts in the sauce instead of tamarind pulp. The dish is typically garnished with lime wedges and roasted peanuts. To summarize… It’s freakin’ delicious. 

Easy and healthy gluten free Pad Thai with a tasty peanut sauce

Whether you are a fan of Thai food or simply want a delicious, healthy, easy recipe idea to make on a Tuesday night, this healthy Pad Thai noodles recipe has you covered! What’s your favourite cuisine? Do you have a dish that you just love to make? I’d love to read about it in the comments below! Also, be sure to pin the photo after the recipe to save this post for later and of course, share the love! 

 
Easy & Healthy Pad Thai Noodles (gluten free!)
 
Print
Prep time
5 mins
Cook time
20 mins
Total time
25 mins
 
Easy & Healthy Gluten Free Pad Thai with Peanut Sauce Prep time: 5 mins Cook time: 20 mins Total time: 25 mins Serves: 4
Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • Pad Thai:
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon crushed garlic
  • ½ yellow or red onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 whole eggs
  • 1 cup cubed extra firm tofu (1” cubes)
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced into thin strips
  • ½ cup shredded carrot
  • ½ cup thinly sliced red cabbage
  • ¼ cup sliced green onion (green parts only, julienne cut)
  • 3 cups cooked brown rice noodles (cook according to package directions)
  • Peanut Pad Thai Sauce:
  • ⅓ cup natural peanut butter
  • ⅓ cup water
  • ¼ cup Genuine Health Marine Clean Collagen (optional, if not using add 2 tablespoons more water to the sauce)
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 3 tablespoons gluten free soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons sriracha sauce
  • ½ teaspoon fish sauce
  • Juice from 1 lime
  • Garnishes:
  • ¼ cup chopped green onion, white and green portions
  • 2 tablespoons crushed roasted peanuts
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • ½ cup bean sprouts
  • 1 lime, sliced into 4 wedges
Instructions
  1. Prepare the peanut pad Thai sauce first by adding all of the sauce ingredients in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth, then set aside.
  2. In a small bowl whisk the eggs.
  3. In a large wok or pan warm the olive oil over medium heat.
  4. Add in the garlic, sliced onion, and cubed tofu and sauté for 2-3 minutes until tofu begins to brown then add in the whisked eggs and cook with the tofu as you would for scrambled eggs.
  5. Continue to sauté the tofu, eggs, and onion for a few more minutes until completely cooked and lightly browned and the onions are softened.
  6. Add in the red pepper, carrot, cabbage, and julienned green onion and sauté for several minutes until the vegetables become slightly softened (about 5 minutes).
  7. Cook the rice noodles according to the package instructions, drain, and rinse under cold water then add to the pan with the tofu and vegetables.
  8. Pour in the peanut Pad Thai sauce and mix well with everything in the pan to coat the tofu, vegetables, and noodles and sauté until everything is heated through, about 3 more minutes.
  9. Divide the Pad Thai between four bowls and garnish each with the chopped green onion, peanuts, cilantro, bean spouts, and a lime wedge.
  10. Serve immediately.
  11. Enjoy!
Wordpress Recipe Plugin by EasyRecipe
3.5.3251

 

If you liked this recipe, you’ll also enjoy these:

Tasty Thai Lemongrass Salad

Easy & Healthy Thai Red Curry Stew

Zesty Orange Beef & Broccoli Power Bowls

 

 

Have a wonderful Sunday!

Christal // NITK

Filed Under: Dairy Free, Dinner, Gluten Free, Lunch, Main Dishes, Protein Powder Recipes Tagged With: asian, collagen, dairy free, dinner, easy, gluten free, healthy, noodles, pad thai, stir fry

« 25 Healthy & Delicious Must-Make Smoothie Recipes (& More On The 10-Day Green Smoothie Cleanse!)
Winter Wellness: Combat Colds & Flus, Boost Energy, and Spark Joy! »

Comments

  1. Cassie says

    January 23, 2019 at 7:56 pm

    These noodles look BOMB as HELL! I have missed Pad Thai SO freaking much. Veganizing Pad Thai is really easy though–definitely will want to try making this recipe without the eggs, collagen, and the fish sauce (probably will sub the fish sauce out for a plant-based fish sauce or something like that) <3

    • Christal says

      January 23, 2019 at 10:31 pm

      Hey Cassie! Thanks so much, I’m interested, what’s in plant-based fish sauce?? Never heard of it!

  2. Deb says

    January 21, 2019 at 5:21 pm

    Thanks, Christal! An easy Pas Thai recipe is just what I’ve bern waiting for! Mmmm! Looking foreword to dinner tonight!

    • Christal says

      January 22, 2019 at 10:46 pm

      Enjoy Deb!!

  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter
  • YouTube
WELCOME TO NUTRITION IN THE KITCH, MY FAVOURITE PLACE TO SHARE SIMPLE WHOLE-FOOD RECIPES, LIFESTYLE TIPS, HEALTHY TRAVEL, AND TO INSPIRE BALANCED WELLNESS! - CHRISTAL

Categories

NITK Newsletter

Join the Nutrition in the Kitch community and improve your health!

You'll receive weekly recipes as well as tips & advice on nutrition!

Archives

Search

Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Disclaimer

Disclaimer

POPULAR POSTS

Easy and Healthy Rice Crispy Squares Recipe with Brown Rice + Cocoa
These 10 Healthy Overnight Oats recipes are a must try for easy and quick mornings. Simply make these in a jar the night before and enjoy a fast breakfast the next day! Many of these are vegan, dairy free, gluten free, have added protein, coconut and/or greek yogurt, and are clean eating friendly!
Roasted Veggie Winter Buddha Bowl with Chicken - perfect for any meal - gluten free and dairy free!
10 Day Green Smoothie Cleanse that's doable, practical, approachable, and fun!
17 Must-Make Winter Salad & Winter Bowl Recipes (Gluten Free & Dairy Free)
Achieve true Winter Wellness naturally with these tips and tricks for boosting immunity, energy, and mood in the winter!

Copyright © 2019 · Nutrition in the Kitch · Site Design by Heather Mackan · Built on GenesisWP

SIGN UP FOR THE FREE HEALTHY SNACKS GUIDE WITH RECIPES GALORE!
Join the Nutrition in the Kitch community and get the FREE Healthy Snacks Guide!!
Your Email:
SIGN UP FOR THE FREE HEALTHY SNACKS GUIDE WITH RECIPES GALORE!