HEALTHY PAD THAI - Tasty Thursday

In this “spiralized” vegetable noodle recipe inspired by pad Thai, zucchini and summer squash replace the rice noodles, pumping up the vegetables while reducing calories. Top with stir-fried chicken, shrimp or tofu for added protein if desired. You won't feel guilty anymore!

And guess what I have found in Hua Hin the way to spiralize your veggies... they have one tools in Daiso (my favorite 60thb shop) at the Basement of Market Village!! Run to get yours!!!

Perfect M3 & M5 from SLIMher Nutrition Plan.

Make 2-3 Servings

Adapted by Aura

Ingredients:

- 2 to 3 medium zucchini

- 2 cups of spirulized yellow summer squash (or carrots, pumpkin)

- 3 tablespoons rice vinegar

- 2 tablespoons fish sauce

- 1 tablespoon of coconut nectar (or honey)

- 2 teaspoons chile-garlic sauce

- 1 teaspoon peanut butter

- 4 large eggs, beaten

- 1 medium red bell pepper, thinly sliced

- 6 scallions, sliced in 1-inch pieces

- 3 large cloves garlic, minced

- 3 cups bean sprouts

- 1/4 cup roasted peanuts, chopped (optional)

- 1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro (optional)

- 4 lime wedges (optional)

Direction:

Using a spiral vegetable slicer or a julienne or regular vegetable peeler, slice zucchini and summer squash (or carrots, pumpkin) lengthwise into long, thin strands. Stop when you reach the seeds in the middle (seeds make the noodles fall apart).

Combine vinegar, fish sauce, honey and chile-garlic sauce in a small bowl. Place near the stove.

Set a wok or large skillet over high heat until hot. Swirl in 1 teaspoon oil. Add eggs and cook, without stirring, until set, 30 to 40 seconds. Flip over and cook until set on the other side, about 30 seconds more. Transfer to a plate.

Swirl the remaining 1/4 cup oil into the wok (or pan). Add the veggies noodles, bell pepper, scallions and garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes. Add bean sprouts and the reserved sauce and toss until heated through, 1 to 2 minutes.

Slice or chop the egg. Serve the noodles topped with the egg and garnished with peanuts, cilantro and lime wedges, if desired.

Source: http://www.eatingwell.com

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