Super-fast Pad Thai

Dairy Free
Health score
8%
Super-fast Pad Thai
15 min.
4
422kcal

Suggestions

Looking for a vibrant, flavorful dish that comes together in just 15 minutes? This Super-fast Pad Thai is the perfect solution for busy weeknights or a quick lunch that doesn't compromise on taste. Bursting with colorful fresh ingredients like crisp beansprouts, spring onions, and fragrant coriander, it delivers an authentic Thai-inspired experience right in your own kitchen. Plus, it’s dairy-free, making it a great choice for those with dietary restrictions or anyone looking to enjoy a lighter, wholesome meal.

The dish features tender prawns and vibrant peas paired with soft, perfectly cooked rice noodles, all tossed in a simple yet delicious blend of soy sauce and sweet chili sauce. The addition of beaten eggs adds a lovely silkiness, while roasted peanuts bring a satisfying crunch and nuttiness that’s classic to Pad Thai. With a balanced nutritional profile—over 19% of calories from protein and a healthy mix of fats and carbs—this meal not only tastes fantastic but also provides good energy to keep you going.

Whether you’re a seasoned home cook or a beginner eager to try something new, you’ll appreciate how quick and straightforward this recipe is. The ready-in-15-minutes timeframe makes it an ideal choice for anyone craving a wholesome, exotic meal without the fuss or long prep time. So, grab your frying pan and dive into this deliciously easy Pad Thai that’s sure to become a staple in your culinary repertoire!

Ingredients

  • 200 rice noodles 
  • 140 peas frozen
  • 200 prawns frozen
  • tbsp unrefined sunflower oil 
  • 100 beansprouts 
  • small bunch spring onion sliced
  •  eggs beaten
  • tbsp roasted peanuts 
  • tbsp soya sauce 
  • tbsp chilli sauce sweet
  • small bunch coriander 

Equipment

  • frying pan

Directions

  1. Bring a pan of water to the boil, add the noodles and cook for 3 mins, adding the peas and prawns for the final min.
  2. Drain, and set aside while you heat the oil in a large frying pan.
  3. Fry the noodles, prawns, peas, beansprouts and spring onions, tossing to coat in the oil for a few mins. Push everything to one side of the pan and pour in the egg. Stir until cooked, then mix everything well. Toss through the peanuts, soy and sweet chilli sauce so everything is combined. Scatter with the coriander and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Calories422kcal
Protein19.34%
Fat28.85%
Carbs51.81%

Properties

Glycemic Index
45.33
Glycemic Load
25.19
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
15.415217233741%

Flavonoids

Kaempferol
0.16mg
Quercetin
1.74mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:422.4kcal
21.12%
Fat:13.57g
20.88%
Saturated Fat:2.11g
13.2%
Carbohydrates:54.83g
18.28%
Net Carbohydrates:50.58g
18.39%
Sugar:7.47g
8.3%
Cholesterol:162.34mg
54.11%
Sodium:807.09mg
35.09%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:20.47g
40.93%
Manganese:0.7mg
35.09%
Vitamin K:35.99µg
34.28%
Phosphorus:322.27mg
32.23%
Vitamin C:18.97mg
22.99%
Selenium:15.77µg
22.53%
Vitamin E:3.26mg
21.73%
Copper:0.42mg
21.21%
Fiber:4.25g
16.99%
Folate:65.99µg
16.5%
Magnesium:60.86mg
15.21%
Zinc:2.08mg
13.88%
Vitamin B3:2.58mg
12.88%
Vitamin B2:0.21mg
12.61%
Iron:2.25mg
12.48%
Vitamin A:586.58IU
11.73%
Potassium:404.27mg
11.55%
Vitamin B1:0.17mg
11.47%
Vitamin B6:0.17mg
8.49%
Calcium:80.28mg
8.03%
Vitamin B5:0.65mg
6.48%
Vitamin B12:0.2µg
3.26%
Vitamin D:0.44µg
2.93%