Vegetarian Pad thai

Yum!  This is full of delicious veggies and topped with one great sauce.  If you want to simplify, there are many ready made pad thai sauces available.

7-10 oz. rice noodles or mung bean noodles

2 tbsp peanut oil or corn oil

• 2 green onions, sliced
• 2 garlic cloves, finely sliced
• 1/2 t. red pepper flakes
• 2 carrots, shaved into ribbons
• 2 c. broccoli, divided into florets
• 1 red pepper, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup roasted & unsalted peanuts, pounded in a pestle & mortar
• 2 c. cup bean sprouts
• 1/2 c. fresh cilantro

SAUCE* can be doubled if needed

• 1½ tbsp soy sauce or tamari
• 1½ tbsp  fish sauce*-for vegan you can use tamari
• 3 tbsp maple syrup or sugar
• 1 tbsp of lime juice

Prepare noodles as directed on package.  Heat oil in a wok or large pan.  Add all the vegetables except for green onions and bean sprouts and stir fry for 8-10 minutes.  Add bean sprouts.  Add sauce.  Stir fry several minutes more.  Top with green onions, peanuts and cilantro.