Vegan Beef Pad Thai

Elevate your weeknight dinner game with this vibrant Vegan Beef Pad Thai, a plant-based twist on the classic Thai favorite! This quick and flavorful recipe combines tender flat rice noodles, savory vegan beef strips, and a rainbow of fresh vegetables, all tossed in a perfectly balanced tamarind-sweetened sauce with a kick of Sriracha. Topped with crunchy roasted peanuts, aromatic cilantro, and a squeeze of lime, every bite is bursting with bold, authentic flavor. Ready in just 35 minutes and ideal for a healthy yet satisfying meal, this vegan pad Thai is perfect for fans of easy vegan recipes, plant-based Asian cuisine, and one-pan dishes. Serve it hot, with extra lime wedges and Sriracha on the side for customizable heat!

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 8 ounces Flat rice noodles
• 12 ounces Vegan beef strips
• 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
• 3 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 medium Red bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1 medium Carrot, julienned
• 4 stalks Green onions, chopped
• 1 cup Bean sprouts
• 1 cup Dry roasted peanuts, chopped
• 0.5 cup Fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 whole Lime, cut into wedges
• 2 tablespoons Tamarind paste
• 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 1.5 tablespoons Brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon Sriracha sauce
• 2 tablespoons Water

Directions

Step 1

Soak the rice noodles in warm water for about 20 minutes or until they are softened but still al dente. Drain and set aside.

Step 2

In a small bowl, combine tamarind paste, soy sauce, brown sugar, Sriracha sauce, and water. Stir until the sugar dissolves and set aside.

Step 3

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

Step 4

Add the minced garlic and stir-fry for about 30 seconds until fragrant.

Step 5

Add the vegan beef strips and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until they are browned.

Step 6

Add the red bell pepper and carrot to the skillet and stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes until they begin to soften.

Step 7

Push the vegetables to the side and add the noodles to the center of the skillet.

Step 8

Pour the sauce over the noodles and toss everything together, cooking for another 3-4 minutes until the noodles are heated through and well-coated in the sauce.

Step 9

Add the bean sprouts and half of the green onions, tossing again briefly to combine.

Step 10

Remove from heat. Garnish with the chopped peanuts, remaining green onions, cilantro, and lime wedges.

Step 11

Serve hot, optionally with additional Sriracha sauce for extra heat.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1404.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2176.8

Total Fat 102.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 13.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 16.9g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3996.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 234.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 36.9g	0%
Total Sugars 59.5g
Protein 115.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 468.0mg	0%
Iron 20.4mg	0%
Potassium 3342.9mg	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: 39.8%

Protein: 19.9%

Carbs: 40.3%