22-Minute Pad Thai - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 4

Lunch

This 22-Minute Pad Thai is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Mindy Fox Tamarind juice concentrate helps gives this quick version of the popular Thai stir-fry its tangy, authentic flavor. In a pinch, you can use fresh lime juice instead.

Ingredients

8 ounces dried, flat, linguine-width rice noodles (preferably Annie Chun's or Thai Kitchen; also called pad thai noodles or stir-fry rice noodles)
1/4 cup fish sauce (such as nam pla or nuoc nam)
1/4 cup tamarind juice concentrate, or 2 tablespoons tamarind paste mixed with 2 tablespoons water
3 tablespoons (packed) dark brown sugar
2 teaspoons chili-garlic sauce, plus more for serving
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 large eggs, beaten to blend
3/4 pound peeled and deveined medium shrimp
1 bunch scallions, green and white parts separated, coarsely chopped
2 cups mung bean sprouts (about 1/3 pound), plus more for serving
1/4 cup roasted, salted peanuts, coarsely chopped, plus more for serving
Coarsely chopped fresh cilantro (for serving)
Lime wedges (for serving)

Instructions

Place noodles in a medium heatproof bowl. Add boiling water to cover and let stand, stirring frequently, until soft and pliable but not tender, 5 –10 minutes (depending on brand). Drain; set aside.
Meanwhile, whisk fish sauce, tamarind concentrate, brown sugar, 2 tsp. chili-garlic sauce, and 1/4 cup hot water in another medium bowl.
Heat oil in a wok or large skillet (at least 12" in diameter) over medium-high. Add eggs and shrimp and cook, stirring constantly, until shrimp begin to turn pink, about 1 minute. Add scallion whites, fish sauce mixture, and reserved noodles. Cook, stirring frequently, until sauce is mostly absorbed and noodles are well coated, about 3 minutes. Add scallion greens, 2 cups bean sprouts, and 1/4 cup peanuts and cook until heated through, about 1 minute more.
Divide noodle mixture among plates. Top with cilantro, bean sprouts, and peanuts and serve with lime wedges and chili-garlic sauce.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Nuts.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 22-Minute Pad Thai good for PCOS?

Yes, this 22-Minute Pad Thai recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Lunch with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

How do I fit this recipe into a PCOS meal plan?

This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 4 servings, making it great for meal prep. For a complete weekly plan tailored to your PCOS type, take our free 60-second quiz at pcosmealplanner.com/pcos-quiz to get a personalized 7-day meal plan.

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