Healthy Pad Thai
A lighter Pad Thai made with balanced seasoning, shrimp, eggs, and tofu. Lower sugar, higher protein, and easier to fit into a healthy meal plan.
Calories
380
Protein
24g
Total Time
50 min
Difficulty
Medium
Ingredients
- 1150 g Rice noodles
- 2100 g Fresh shrimp
- 350 g Firm yellow tofu
- 42 pieces Eggs
- 51 cup Bean sprouts
- 61/2 cup Garlic chives
- 72 tbsp Tamarind juice
- 81 tbsp Fish sauce
Instructions
- 1
Soak the rice noodles in warm water for 30 minutes
- 2
Pan-fry the tofu until lightly golden, then set aside
- 3
Scramble the eggs into soft curds
- 4
Cook the shrimp until just done
- 5
Add the noodles and season with tamarind juice and fish sauce
- 6
Fold in bean sprouts and garlic chives, then toss everything together
💡Tips
- •Using tamarind instead of extra sugar keeps the flavor bright with fewer calories
- •Add more shrimp if you want a higher-protein meal
Frequently Asked Questions
How many calories are in healthy Pad Thai?
This healthier Pad Thai has around 380 calories and 24g of protein, which is lighter than many restaurant versions.