Low-Carb Pad Thai
Ingredients
Sauce
2 1/2 Tbsp peanut butter
3 Tbsp lime juice
3 1/2 Tbsp soy sauce
1/2 tsp red pepper flake
1 1/2 Tbsp honey
Veggies
1 Tbsp sesame oil
1 medium serrano pepper, thinly sliced
1 small bundle green onions, thinly sliced
1 1/2 cups red cabbage, thinly sliced
1 medium red bell pepper, thinly sliced
2 Tbsp soy sauce
4-5 large carrots, peeled and ribboned with a vegetable peeler
6 leaves collard greens, stems removed, thinly sliced
¼ tsp ground dinger
¼ tsp ground turmeric
Optional toppings: Fresh cilantro, sriracha
Directions
- Add sauce ingredients to a small mixing bowl and whisk. Taste and adjust flavor as needed. Set aside.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add oil, pepper, onions, cabbage, bell pepper, and half of the soy sauce for veggies. Cook for 3 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Add carrots and collard greens and the remaining half of soy sauce and stir. Sauté for 2 minutes. Then add Pad Thai sauce, ginger, and turmeric.
- Sauté over medium heat until warmed through for about 3 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Taste and adjust flavor as desired.
- Divide between serving plates and enjoy. Serve as is or with peanut sauce, crushed peanuts, cilantro, and lime wedges.