Low Sodium Pad Kra Pao (Thai Basil Stir-Fry)

Experience the bold flavors of Thai cuisine with this Low Sodium Pad Kra Pao (Thai Basil Stir-Fry), a health-conscious twist on a beloved classic. Packed with vibrant ingredients like fragrant garlic, spicy red chili, crisp green beans, and sweet red bell peppers, this dish is bursting with color and flavor. Ground chicken or turkey is infused with an irresistible blend of low sodium soy sauce, oyster sauce, and fish sauce, delivering all the savory goodness you adore but with less sodium. Finished with a generous handful of fresh Thai basil for authentic aromatics, this quick, 30-minute recipe is perfect for busy weeknights. Serve it over fluffy jasmine rice for a wholesome and satisfying meal that'll transport your tastebuds straight to the streets of Thailand.

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil
• 4 Garlic cloves, minced
• 1 Red chili, chopped (optional, adjust to taste)
• 1 pound Ground chicken or turkey (preferably low-fat)
• 2 tablespoons Low sodium soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon Oyster sauce
• 1 teaspoon Fish sauce
• 1 teaspoon Sugar
• 1 tablespoon Water
• 1 cup Green beans, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 Red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 cup Thai basil leaves
• 2 cups Cooked jasmine rice, for serving

Directions

Step 1

Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.

Step 2

Add the minced garlic and chopped red chili to the pan, stirring constantly for about 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 3

Increase the heat to high and add the ground chicken or turkey, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon. Cook until the meat is browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.

Step 4

In a small bowl, mix together the low sodium soy sauce, oyster sauce, fish sauce, sugar, and water.

Step 5

Pour the sauce mixture over the cooked meat and continue stirring for an additional 2 minutes until the sauce is absorbed and evenly coats the meat.

Step 6

Add the green beans and red bell pepper to the skillet, stirring frequently for about 2-3 minutes until the vegetables are tender yet still crisp.

Step 7

Remove the pan from heat and fold in the Thai basil leaves, allowing the residual heat to wilt the basil.

Step 8

Serve the Pad Kra Pao immediately over cooked jasmine rice.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1503.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1598.8

Total Fat 26.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8.5g
Cholesterol 317.5mg	0%
Sodium 3181.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 202.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 21.4g	0%
Total Sugars 13.6g
Protein 134.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 684.0mg	0%
Iron 35.6mg	0%
Potassium 3213.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 15.1%

Protein: 33.9%

Carbs: 51.0%