Name: Pad Thai
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 6 ounces dried wide rice noodles; 2 tablespoons peanut oil or canola oil, divided; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 2 large eggs, lightly beaten; 8 ounces small shrimp (see Tip), peeled and deveined; 4 cups mung bean sprouts; 0.5 cup sliced scallion greens; 0.25 cup rice vinegar; 2 tablespoons fish sauce; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 0.5 teaspoon crushed red pepper; Chopped dry-roasted peanuts (optional); 4 Lime wedges

Pad Thai

4.5

(17)

17 Reviews

This healthy pad thai recipe has less than half the calories and sodium of the traditional Thai-restaurant favorite. Look for dried wide rice noodles, sometimes called “Pad Thai noodles” or “straight-cut,” in the Asian-food section at most supermarkets and natural-foods stores. Serve with sliced cucumbers with a rice vinegar and cilantro vinaigrette.

EatingWell Test Kitchen

Updated on June 19, 2020

Cook Time:

25 mins

Total Time:

25 mins

Servings:

Yield:

4 servings, about 1 1/ cups each

Nutrition Profile:

Dairy-Free Gluten-Free High-Protein Low-Calorie

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Ingredients

6 ounces dried wide rice noodles
2 tablespoons peanut oil or canola oil, divided
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
8 ounces small shrimp (see Tip), peeled and deveined
4 cups mung bean sprouts
½ cup sliced scallion greens
¼ cup rice vinegar
2 tablespoons fish sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper
Chopped dry-roasted peanuts (optional)
4 Lime wedges

Directions

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add noodles and cook until just al dente, 6 to 8 minutes. Drain.
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a wok or large deep skillet over high heat until very hot. Add garlic and stir-fry until golden, about 10 seconds. Add eggs and cook, stirring, until scrambled, about 30 seconds. Add shrimp and the remaining 1 tablespoon oil; stir-fry until the shrimp curl and turn pink, about 2 minutes.
Add the noodles, bean sprouts, scallion greens, vinegar, fish sauce, brown sugar and crushed red pepper; toss until heated through, 1 to 2 minutes. If desired, sprinkle with peanuts and serve with lime wedges.

Tips

For sustainable shrimp, look for shrimp that's certified by an agency like the Marine Stewardship Council. If you can't find it, choose wild-caught shrimp from North America--it's more likely to be sustainably caught.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

355	Calories
9g	Fat
49g	Carbs
20g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size about 1 1/4 cups
Calories 355
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 49g	18%
Dietary Fiber 3g	10%
Total Sugars 13g
Added Sugars 7g	14%
Protein 20g	40%
Total Fat 9g	11%
Saturated Fat 2g	9%
Cholesterol 157mg	52%
Vitamin A 463IU	9%
Vitamin C 13mg	15%
Folate 82mcg	21%
Sodium 1392mg	61%
Calcium 87mg	7%
Iron 2mg	10%
Magnesium 53mg	13%
Potassium 320mg	7%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.