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