Dinner for 2
Noodle-Free Tofu Pad Thai
$7.49for 415 minServes 2
Carrot ribbons, zucchini, and tofu cook in a tangy tamarind sauce for a noodle-free vegetable pad Thai.
Photo: minimalistbaker.com
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Lemons and limes, 1$0.60 each typical | 1 | $0.60Typical price |
 | Fresh ginger, a little$0.40/oz typical | a little | $0.02Typical price |
 | Carrots, 0.8 lb$1.09/lb typical | 0.8 lb | $0.85Typical price |
 | Zucchini and summer squash, 0.5 lb$1.79/lb typical | 0.5 lb | $0.90Typical price |
 | Tofu, 2.25 oz$0.17/oz typical | 2.25 oz | $0.36Typical price |
 | Nuts and seeds, 0.5 oz$0.70/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.35Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $3.74 | ||
Swaps
- Swap carrots for sweet potatoesabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Swap zucchini and summer squash for bell peppersabout $0.70/lb more at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
Asian sauces and pastesSoy sauceHoney or maple syrup
Not included in the cost.
- 15 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 2servings as written
- $typical cost tier
ThaiVegetarianDairy-freeBudgetDinners
$1.87 per serving$7.49 for 4
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Ingredients
- 1 tbsp tamarind sauce
- 1 tbsp low sodium soy sauce (optional)
- 1 lime
- 1 tsp asian chili garlic sauce
- 1/2 tsp fresh grated ginger
- 1 tbsp agave or maple syrup
- 5 carrots
- 1 zucchini
- 1/4 cup firm tofu
- toppings: peanut sauce
Steps
- Whisk the tamarind sauce, soy sauce, lime juice, chili garlic sauce, ginger, and agave in a small bowl.
- Cut the carrots and zucchini into thin ribbons, and cut the tofu into small cubes.
- Heat cooking oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook the tofu for 3 minutes, turning once, until lightly browned.
- Add the carrots and zucchini, and stir-fry for 5 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Pour in the sauce and cook for 2 minutes, then top with peanut sauce.
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