Pad Thai That Will Steal Your Hearts….of Palm

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This lightened-up version of the popular Thai dish is made with hearts of palm “pasta” that keeps our hearts and blood sugars happy.

Pad Thai That Will Steal Your Hearts…of Palm

This lightened-up version of traditional Pad Thai is made with 100% veggie “pasta”, keeping our hearts and blood sugars happy.

Prep Time 20 minutes

Servings 2 servings

Calories 340 kcal per serving

Ingredients

1 pack hearts of palm noodles 9 oz
2 eggs
1/2 red bell pepper
1 tbsp garlic minced
2 tbsp sesame oil
1 cup bean sprouts

For the Sauce:

2 tbsp nut butter
1 tbsp coconut aminos
2 tbsp rice vinegar
3 tbsp fish sauce

For the Garnish:

green onion
cilantro
lime wedge

Instructions

Rinse the hearts of palm pasta in cold water and allow to drain.
Mix all sauce ingredients in a separate bowl.
Heat sesame oil in a pan, add sliced red pepper and minced garlic, sauté for a few minutes.
Add two eggs and use a spatula to continuously scramble/mix with the veggies.
Add in hearts of palm noodles, bean sprouts, and sauce, mix to coat evenly.
Transfer to bowls and garnish with green onion, cilantro, and a lime wedge.

Nutrition Facts

Pad Thai That Will Steal Your Hearts…of Palm

Amount Per Serving

Calories 340 Calories from Fat 243

% Daily Value*

Fat 27g42%

Carbohydrates 16g5%

Protein 14g28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Please note that the nutritional information may vary depending on the specific brands of products used. We encourage everyone to check specific product labels in calculating the exact nutritional information.