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tuna pad thai

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Lily Moritz
Springfield, NJ

Several months ago, I'd discovered a treasure at my local grocer; Tofu Shirataki. I love tofu and was so excited because since I couldn't eat pasta, I now had a way to enjoy a tasty alternative! All you have to do is follow the basic preparation instructions for the tofu noodles themselves and you'll have about two and a half servings of spaghetti with the added bonus of more protein and less carbs in under ten minutes! Excerpt taken from my blog Sugar and Spice and Everything Nice: http://www.sugar-n-spiceandeverythingnice.com/2012/04/blog-post.html Cook time: approximately 7 minutes

(1 rating)
yield 2 serving(s)
cook time 10 Min
method Stir-Fry

Ingredients For tuna pad thai

  • 2 pkg
    house foods tofu shirataki fettuccine shaped noodle substitute
  • 2 Tbsp
    ketchup
  • 2 Tbsp
    lime juice
  • 1 tsp
    sugar-free apricot preserves
  • 2 tsp
    crushed dry-roasted peanuts
  • 2 tsp
    brown sugar (not packed)
  • 1 tsp
    lite/low-sodium soy sauce
  • ¼ tsp
    chopped garlic
  • ¼ tsp
    crushed red pepper, or more to taste
  • 1/2 c
    fat-free liquid egg substitute (like egg beaters original)
  • 6 oz
    tuna in water (not oil)
  • 1 dash
    each salt and black pepper
  • 2 c
    chopped broccoli
  • 1 ½ c
    bean sprouts
  • ¾ c
    1-inch scallion pieces
  • optional topping: chopped cilantro

How To Make tuna pad thai

  • 1
    Use a strainer to drain and rinse shirataki noodles well. Pat dry. In a large microwave-safe bowl, microwave for 1 minute. Drain excess liquid. Dry as thoroughly as possible, using paper towels. Cut noodles up a bit and set aside.
  • 2
    To make the sauce, in a small bowl, combine ketchup, lime juice, preserves, peanuts, brown sugar, soy sauce, garlic, and crushed red pepper. Stir thoroughly and set aside.
  • 3
    Spray a wok or large skillet with nonstick spray and bring to medium-high heat on the stove. Add egg substitute and scramble until fully cooked, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
  • 4
    Remove wok/skillet from heat (if needed, clean it once cooled), re-spray, and return to medium-high heat. Add tuna and season. with salt and black pepper. Add broccoli, bean sprouts, scallion pieces, and 2 tablespoons water. Stirring occasionally, cook broccoli is tender, about 4 minutes.
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