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Healthified Pad Thai (Keto & Low-Carb) – vegetarian recipe
Stav Kogan

Healthified Pad Thai (Keto & Low-Carb)

This 'Healthified' Pad Thai recipe gives you all the authentic flavor you crave, without the carbs. We're swapping rice noodles for tender, thinly sliced cabbage and using a rich, sugar-free 'peanut' sauce that will blow your mind. It's a quick, easy, and completely guilt-free wa
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 serving
Calories: 349

Ingredients
  

  • For the Pad Thai
  • 4 cups or 400g (14.1 oz) cabbage, sliced very thin into noodle-like shapes
  • ¾ cup or 144g (5.1 oz) Swerve Confectioners or other powdered erythritol
  • 1 tsp (5 ml) stevia glycerite, if needed for sweetness
  • 1 tsp (5 ml) ground cayenne pepper
  • 3 tbsp or 45ml coconut vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp or 5ml fish sauce
  • 1 tbsp or 16g (0.56 oz) natural SunButter or almond butter
  • 1 tbsp or 15ml coconut oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp or 5g (0.18 oz) fresh ginger, minced
  • 4 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • ½ cup or 50g (1.76 oz) fresh bean sprouts
  • 2 packages shirataki or Miracle Noodles, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup or 240ml veggie broth
  • ¾ tsp guar gum
  • For the Garnishes
  • ½ cup chopped green onion
  • Fresh cilantro leaves
  • Fresh mung bean sprouts
  • For the Chicken (Optional)
  • 1 lb or 450g chicken thighs, with skin
  • Celtic sea salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • for Perfect Pad Thai
  • For the best noodle-like texture, use a mandoline slicer to get consistently thin cabbage strands. This helps them cook evenly and mimic real noodles.
  • Be sure to thoroughly rinse your shirataki (Miracle) noodles under cold water for at least a minute to remove their natural aroma. For an even better texture, pan-fry the rinsed noodles in a dry skillet for a few minutes before adding them to the dish.
  • The sauce will thicken as it simmers thanks to the guar gum. If it becomes too thick for your liking, simply stir in a tablespoon of water or extra broth until you reach the perfect consistency.

Method
 

  1. Prepare the Cabbage Noodles: Slice the cabbage as thinly as possible to resemble egg noodles.
  2. In a large skillet or wok, stir-fry the cabbage in coconut oil or butter over medium-high heat for 5-10 minutes until very tender.
  3. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
  4. Mix the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the Swerve sweetener, cayenne pepper, vinegar, fish sauce, and SunButter or almond butter until smooth.
  5. Set aside.
  6. Sauté Aromatics and Eggs: Heat the coconut oil in the same large skillet or wok over medium heat.
  7. Add the minced garlic and ginger and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and the garlic is translucent.
  8. Add the lightly beaten eggs and scramble until they are mostly cooked, about 2-3 minutes.
  9. Combine and Simmer: Pour the prepared sauce over the eggs and garlic, stirring to combine.
  10. Add the rinsed Miracle Noodles, the cooked cabbage noodles, veggie broth, and guar gum to the skillet.
  11. Stir everything together well.
  12. Thicken the Dish: Bring the mixture to a simmer and continue to cook, stirring frequently, for about 8-10 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened to your desired consistency.
  13. Cook the Optional Chicken: While the Pad Thai simmers, season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper.
  14. Heat a separate skillet with coconut oil over medium-high heat.
  15. Place the chicken on the skillet and cook until golden and cooked through, about 3-4 minutes per side.
  16. Remove from heat and slice.
  17. Serve: Transfer the Pad Thai to a large serving dish.
  18. Top with the cooked chicken, if using, and garnish generously with chopped green onions, fresh cilantro, and mung bean sprouts before serving.
  19. Adjust the spice level to your preference. One teaspoon of cayenne provides a noticeable kick. Start with half a teaspoon if you prefer milder food, or have extra red pepper flakes on hand for garnishing.

Nutrition

Calories: 349kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 28gFat: 23g

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