Macro-Friendly Pad Thai
Ingredients
2 tbsp tamarind concentrate
1 tbsp minced ginger
2 tbsp brown or coconut sugar
1 tbsp fish sauce
2 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp sambal or chili paste
1/2 squeezed lime
Protein of your choice (tofu, chicken, or shrimp)
2 eggs
1 package of rice noodles
roasted peanuts, cilantro green onion, and peeled carrots (for serving)
Directions
Cook one package of rice noodles per directions (after draining, toss in a bit of oil to keep them from sticking together).
For the sauce, mix together first 7 ingredients. Prepare your protein of choice: smoked tofu, shrimp, or chicken breast and set aside.
Scramble 2 eggs in a pan on medium heat, then add your protein, noodles and sauce. Plate and top with roasted peanuts, cilantro, green onion and peeled carrots.
Macros per serve (with shrimp): 357 calories / 29g protein / 36g carbohydrates / 9g fat
Macros per serve (with chicken): 339 calories / 31g protein / 36g carbohydrates / 10g fat
Macros per serve (with tofu): 400 calories / 22g protein / 38g carbohydrates / 16g fat