Pad Thai with Zucchini Noodles Recipe

tofu

🥗Healthier: tempeh

💰Cheaper: cottage cheese

Tempeh is more nutritious, while cottage cheese is budget-friendly.

shrimp

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Chicken breast is leaner, and canned tuna is often cheaper.

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt

Soy sauce is lower in calories, while salt is a budget option.

Soak rice noodles in warm water until soft, then drain.

In a large pan, heat oil over medium heat.

Add tofu and shrimp, cooking until shrimp is pink and tofu is golden.

Push ingredients to the side, crack in eggs, and scramble until cooked.

Mix in softened noodles, fish sauce, sugar, and chili powder.

Stir-fry everything together for a few minutes, then add bean sprouts and green onions.

Serve hot, garnished with crushed peanuts and lime wedges.

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