Sweetpotato “Noodle” Pad Thai

Recipe

Servings 4 servings
Calories 372 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 medium sweetpotatoes peeled and spiralized
  • 1 red bell pepper thinly sliced
  • 1 carrot sliced in rounds
  • 1-2 eggs lightly beaten (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 tablespoon of fresh ginger minced
  • 1 shallot minced
  • 1 lime wedge
  • Sauce
  • 1/2 cup fish sauce
  • 1/3 cup palm sugar optional: brown sugar or honey
  • 1/2 cup tamarind concentrate
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/8 teaspoon white pepper
  • 2-3 teaspoons of garlic chili sauce or sriracha to taste (optional)
  • Garnishes
  • 1/2 small cucumber thinly sliced
  • 1 cup of bean sprouts
  • 3 tablespoons cilantro roughly chopped
  • 1 tablespoon roasted peanuts chopped
  • 1-2 lime wedges

Instructions
 

  • In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, combine all of the sauce ingredients. Boil until sugar has dissolved. Adjust seasonings to taste. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • In a large pot of boiling water, submerge sweetpotato noodles until tender, about 2 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water. Set aside.
  • In a large wok or frying pan over medium heat, sauté olive oil, garlic, onions and ginger until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
  • Add the carrots and bell pepper; cook 2 minutes.
  • Push the vegetables to one side of the pan and add egg(s). Scramble until cooked thoroughly.
  • Add sweetpotato noodles and sauce; gently toss to combine.
  • Squeeze juice of one lime wedge and garnish with cilantro, sliced cucumber, peanuts, bean sprouts and fresh lime wedges.

Notes

Recipe and photo courtesy of Life Made Sweeter
Note: Garlic Chile sauce was used in nutrition label calculation
Nutrition Facts
Sweetpotato “Noodle” Pad Thai
Serving Size
 
1
Amount per Serving
Calories
372
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
10
g
15
%
Saturated Fat
 
2
g
13
%
Trans Fat
 
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
6
g
Cholesterol
 
41
mg
14
%
Sodium
 
2566
mg
112
%
Potassium
 
1035
mg
30
%
Carbohydrates
 
66
g
22
%
Fiber
 
9
g
38
%
Sugar
 
30
g
33
%
Protein
 
9
g
18
%
Vitamin A
 
27651
IU
553
%
Vitamin C
 
53
mg
64
%
Calcium
 
111
mg
11
%
Iron
 
3
mg
17
%
Net Carbohydrates
 
58
g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 372kcalCarbohydrates: 66gProtein: 9gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 41mgSodium: 2566mgPotassium: 1035mgFiber: 9gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 27651IUVitamin C: 53mgCalcium: 111mgIron: 3mgNet Carbohydrates: 58g