Pad Thai with Chickpeas
A vegetarian twist on the classic Thai noodle dish, made with chickpeas and a sweet and sour sauce.
Ingredients
- β1 package rice noodlesabout 1/2 pound
- β1 can chickpeasdrained and rinsed
- β2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- β1 onionthinly sliced
- β2 cloves garlicminced
- β2 tablespoons tamarind paste
- β2 tablespoons soy sauce
- β1 tablespoon sugar
- β1 packet pad thai seasoning
- β1/4 cup chopped peanutsoptional
Instructions
- 1
Cook the rice noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- 2
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- 3
Add the onion and garlic and cook until the onion is translucent.
- 4
Add the chickpeas and cook for 2-3 minutes.
- 5
In a small bowl, whisk together the tamarind paste, soy sauce, and sugar.
- 6
Add the tamarind mixture to the skillet and stir to combine.
- 7
Add the cooked noodles to the skillet and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes.
- 8
Sprinkle the pad thai seasoning over the noodles and stir-fry for another minute.
- 9
Transfer the noodles to a serving platter and top with chopped peanuts, if using.
- 10
Serve immediately and enjoy!