Sweetpotato “Noodle” Pad Thai
Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 medium sweetpotatoes peeled and spiralized
- 1 red bell pepper thinly sliced
- 1 carrot sliced in rounds
- 1-2 eggs lightly beaten (optional)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 tablespoon of fresh ginger minced
- 1 shallot minced
- 1 lime wedge
- Sauce
- 1/2 cup fish sauce
- 1/3 cup palm sugar optional: brown sugar or honey
- 1/2 cup tamarind concentrate
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1/8 teaspoon white pepper
- 2-3 teaspoons of garlic chili sauce or sriracha to taste (optional)
- Garnishes
- 1/2 small cucumber thinly sliced
- 1 cup of bean sprouts
- 3 tablespoons cilantro roughly chopped
- 1 tablespoon roasted peanuts chopped
- 1-2 lime wedges
Instructions
- In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, combine all of the sauce ingredients. Boil until sugar has dissolved. Adjust seasonings to taste. Remove from heat and set aside.
- In a large pot of boiling water, submerge sweetpotato noodles until tender, about 2 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water. Set aside.
- In a large wok or frying pan over medium heat, sauté olive oil, garlic, onions and ginger until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
- Add the carrots and bell pepper; cook 2 minutes.
- Push the vegetables to one side of the pan and add egg(s). Scramble until cooked thoroughly.
- Add sweetpotato noodles and sauce; gently toss to combine.
- Squeeze juice of one lime wedge and garnish with cilantro, sliced cucumber, peanuts, bean sprouts and fresh lime wedges.
Notes
Recipe and photo courtesy of Life Made Sweeter
Note: Garlic Chile sauce was used in nutrition label calculation
Nutrition Facts
Sweetpotato “Noodle” Pad Thai
Serving Size
1
Amount per Serving
Calories
372
% Daily Value*
Fat
10
g
15
%
Saturated Fat
2
g
13
%
Trans Fat
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
6
g
Cholesterol
41
mg
14
%
Sodium
2566
mg
112
%
Potassium
1035
mg
30
%
Carbohydrates
66
g
22
%
Fiber
9
g
38
%
Sugar
30
g
33
%
Protein
9
g
18
%
Vitamin A
27651
IU
553
%
Vitamin C
53
mg
64
%
Calcium
111
mg
11
%
Iron
3
mg
17
%
Net Carbohydrates
58
g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Calories: 372kcalCarbohydrates: 66gProtein: 9gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 41mgSodium: 2566mgPotassium: 1035mgFiber: 9gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 27651IUVitamin C: 53mgCalcium: 111mgIron: 3mgNet Carbohydrates: 58g