You will love this easy vegan pad Thai recipe with a summery twist! Squash, bell pepper and tofu scrambled “eggs” make a tasty, seasonal vegetarian alternative to the take-out style classic Pad Thai recipe.

Disclaimer: This post is sponsored by Annie Chuns. All opinions are my own.

Pad Thai is one of my favorite Asian takeout dishes, and it is surprisingly easy to make at home with the proper ingredients!

This Easy Vegan Pad Thai recipe has a summery twist thanks to the addition of healthy vegetables – zucchini and yellow squash! I love a lot of vegetables in my pad thai – the more veggies, the better, right?!

Along with some general Pad Thai cooking tips I’m also sharing my secret for the softest, fluffiest vegan tofu scrambled eggs.

Which noodles to pick for making Pad Thai:

To make this easy vegan Pad Thai recipe, you’ll need pad Thai noodles, which are typically made of rice or brown rice. My favorite version to use is Annie Chun’s Brown Rice Pad Thai Noodles, which are naturally vegan and gluten-free, made with 100% whole grain, and cook in about 5 minutes. They also contain 4 grams of fiber per serving, which is a nice bonus!

What you’ll need to make this easy vegan Pad Thai recipe

In addition to the right Pad Thai noodles, you will also need these ingredients:

• Tamarind sauce
• Soy sauce
• Vegan fish sauce (or substitute additional soy sauce or coconut aminos)
• Coconut sugar (brown sugar works)
• Coconut oil
• Green onions
• Garlic
• Thai chili
• Zucchini
• Yellow squash
• Red bell pepper
• Roasted & unsalted peanuts
• Sprouts
• Lime wedges for serving

And let’s not forget about the vegan scrambled eggs! They add a great source of protein for this easy vegan pad Thai recipe. If you’ve never made them before, fear not! I’ll break down the easy process for you.

How to make vegan scrambled eggs with tofu

The secret ingredients for soft and fluffy vegan scrambled eggs are tofu and aquafaba (the liquid from a can of chickpeas). Olive oil adds richness, nutritional yeast lends a savory flavor and turmeric gives it a realistic yellow hue.

In a high-speed blender, combine the tofu, aquafaba, olive oil, nutritional yeast, turmeric, salt and black pepper. Blend on high for 1 minute or until the mixture is completely smooth.

Grease a large skillet and heat over medium heat. Once the pan is hot, slowly pour in the tofu mixture. Cook for 1 minute, then cover and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes, or until the mixture begins to set around the edges. Remove the lid and use a wooden spoon or heat-safe spatula to fold the mixture, forming soft curds. Continue to cook for another 8 to 10 minutes, gently folding the mixture regularly until it takes on a soft-scrambled texture.

Tips for Pad Thai success

• Be careful not to overcook the noodles when boiling; since they will cook a bit more when added to the skillet with the sauce and vegetables, it’s best to actually undercook them the first time by a minute or so.

• Tamarind paste adds an authentic, tangy flavor to the pad Thai sauce, but if you can’t find it, feel free to substitute with coconut aminos or additional soy sauce.

• Similarly, I love using coconut sugar in this easy vegan pad Thai, but have also used brown sugar and it works just as well.

More Thai recipes to try

• Red Curry Noodle Soup
• Thai Tofu with Peanut Sauce
• Mason Jar Tom Kha Gai
• Lemongrass Curry Spaghetti Squash

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Easy Vegan Pad Thai with Summer Squash

Brown rice pad Thai noodles with summer squash, bell pepper and tofu scrambled "eggs" make a tasty, seasonal vegan alternative to the classic Pad Thai recipe!

Course Main Course

Cuisine Thai, Vegan

Keyword tofu, vegan, vegan tofu recipe

Prep Time 20 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Total Time 35 minutes

Servings 4

Calories 430 kcal

Author Denisse

Ingredients

For the vegan eggs:

• 6 ounces firm tofu
• 1/2 cup aquafaba canned chickpea brine
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
• 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric for color
• Freshly ground black pepper to taste

For the pad Thai:

• 8 ounces Annie Chun Brown Rice Pad Thai Noodles
• 5 tablespoons tamarind sauce
• 1 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons vegan fish sauce or more soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons coconut sugar
• 2 tablespoons coconut oil
• 2 green onions chopped
• 2 garlic cloves finely chopped
• 1 Thai chili finely sliced
• 1 zucchini sliced
• 1 yellow squash sliced
• 1 red bell pepper thinly sliced
• ¼ cup roasted & unsalted peanuts chopped
• ½ cup sprouts
• Lime wedges for serving

Instructions

1. In a high-speed blender, combine the tofu, aquafaba, olive oil, nutritional yeast, turmeric, and black pepper . Blend on high for 1 minute or until completely smooth.
2. Grease a large skillet and heat over medium heat. Once the pan is hot, slowly pour in the tofu mixture. Cook for 1 minute, then cover and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes, or until the mixture begins to set around the edges. Remove the lid and use a wooden spoon or heat-safe spatula to fold the mixture, forming soft curds. Continue to cook for another 8 to 10 minutes, gently folding the mixture regularly until it takes on a soft-scrambled texture.
3. Boil rice noodles according to the package directions. Drain and set aside.
4. Mix all the sauce ingredients together in a small bowl and set aside.
5. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet. Add green onions, garlic and chili. Cook for 1-2 minutes, then transfer to a separate plate. Heat the remaining tablespoon of oil in the same skillet. Add zucchini, yellow squash and red pepper. Cook for about 3-4 minutes.
6. Transfer the vegetables to a plate and pour the sauce into the pan. Add the noodles and spring onions, chili, garlic, tofu eggs and vegetables back to the wok. Mix everything well and cook for another minute or two to let everything warm up.
7. Divide between plates and top with sprouts and crushed peanuts. Serve with lime wedges.

Recipe Notes

• Be careful not to overcook the noodles when boiling; since they will cook a bit more when added to the skillet with the sauce and vegetables, it’s best to actually undercook them the first time by a minute or so.

• Tamarind paste adds an authentic, tangy flavor to the pad Thai sauce, but if you can’t find it, feel free to substitute with coconut aminos or additional soy sauce.

• Similarly, I love using coconut sugar in this easy vegan pad Thai, but have also used brown sugar and it works just as well.