Gluten Free Vegan Pad Thai

Total time55 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time20 min

This vibrant stir-fry starts with soaked rice noodles that finish cooking right in the wok, soaking up a tangy-sweet sauce built from tamarind paste, tamari, coconut sugar, and a touch of sriracha for heat. Golden, crisp-edged cubes of pressed tofu get seared until deeply browned, then tossed back in with garlic, scallions, and a handful of bean sprouts for that classic snap of texture. Every bite balances sweet, sour, salty, and spicy in a way that feels like a proper takeout-style Pad Thai, minus any trip to a restaurant. Finished with crunchy roasted peanuts, a squeeze of fresh lime, and a scatter of cilantro, it's the kind of weeknight dinner that comes together fast but tastes like it took real effort. Since rice noodles naturally skip the wheat found in traditional wheat-based noodles, this dish is a genuinely solid pick for a gluten free dinner rotation. Keep chili flakes on the side for anyone who wants an extra kick, and don't skip the lime — it ties the whole bowl together.

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Ingredients

4 servings

For the noodles

8 oz flat rice noodles (about 3mm wide)
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For the sauce

3 tbsp tamarind paste
3 tbsp tamari
2 tbsp coconut sugar
1 tbsp vegan fish sauce
1 tsp sriracha

For the stir-fry

14 oz block extra-firm tofu, pressed and cut into ¾-inch cubes
3 tbsp neutral oil (such as avocado oil or canola oil), divided
4 scallions, white and light green parts thinly sliced, dark green tops reserved for garnish
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups bean sprouts

For serving

⅓ cup roasted peanuts, roughly chopped
2 limes, cut into wedges
¼ cup fresh cilantro, roughly torn (optional)
dried chili flakes, for serving (optional)

Instructions

1
Place the rice noodles in a large bowl and cover with room-temperature water. Soak for 15 minutes, until pliable and just barely flexible but still firm — they will finish cooking in the wok. Drain and set aside.
2
Whisk together the tamarind paste, tamari, coconut sugar, vegan fish sauce, and sriracha in a small bowl until the sugar dissolves. Set aside.

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