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Super Easy Pad Thai

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Super Easy Pad Thai
  • Prep 15 min
  • Total 30 min
  • Servings 2
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Forget leaving the house to get takeout. This easy dinner for two is crunchy, spicy and delicious, plus you don’t even have to put pants on to make it happen.
by: Bev Cooks
Updated Dec 5, 2019

Ingredients

  • 7 ounces pad Thai noodles
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 eggs
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoons sambal oelek (or sriracha)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 cup fresh bean sprouts
  • 1 cup cilantro
  • 3 scallions, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup chopped peanuts

Steps

  • 1
    Cook the Thai noodles according to package directions. Once cooked, drain and rinse under cool water.
  • 2
    Heat the olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Crack the eggs and scramble until set, about 2 minutes. Remove from pan and set aside.
  • 3
    To make the dressing, in a small bowl combine the soy sauce, fish sauce, sambal oelek, lime juice, canola oil, and brown sugar. Whisk until emulsified.
  • 4
    In a large skillet combine the noodles, sauce, bean sprouts, scrambled eggs, cilantro, and scallions. Toss until combined.
  • 5
    Serve garnished with peanuts.

Expert Tips

  • tip 1
    Thai noodles are a type of rice noodle. Any thick rice noodle can be substituted in this dish.
  • tip 2
    To add more protein to this meal, mix in a portion of sautéed chicken or shrimp.

Nutrition Information

926.7 Calories, 48.3g Total Fat, 34.8g Protein, 94.6g Total Carbohydrate, 16.3g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
926.7
Total Fat
48.3g
74%
Saturated Fat
7.0g
35%
Cholesterol
269.3mg
90%
Sodium
2227.3mg
93%
Potassium
1007.0mg
29%
Total Carbohydrate
94.6g
32%
Dietary Fiber
8.9g
36%
Sugars
16.3g
Protein
34.8g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin C
45.20%
45%
Calcium
15.70%
16%
Iron
46.30%
46%
Exchanges:
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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