30-Minute Healthy Instant Pot Pad Thai

Name: 30-Minute Healthy Instant Pot Pad Thai
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 27 min
Total time: 32 min
Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients: 4 oz whole wheat spaghetti (or brown rice spaghetti for gluten-free*) + 4 cups water; 1/4 cup natural peanut butter; 5 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free); 1/4 cup pure maple syrup; 2 tbsp lime juice (or rice vinegar); 1 tbsp sriracha (or 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes); 1 tsp minced fresh ginger (or 1/2 tsp dried ginger)); 1 large clove garlic, minced; 1 tbsp fish sauce (optional but recommended for more authentic flavor); 1/2 head green or red cabbage, shredded (or 4 cups pre-shredded coleslaw mix); 1 large carrot, finely chopped or shredded; 1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped; 2 cups snow peas; 3 green onions, tender white and green parts only, chopped; Chopped fresh cilantro and salted peanuts, for garnish

Instructions

Prep:5minCook:27min

This easy, healthy take on Instant Pot Pad Thai is loaded with colorful veggies and uses ingredients you already have on hand! Done in about 30 minutes and tastes as good as takeout. Vegan and gluten-free option. A flavor-packed weeknight dinner that's a hit with kids, too! (Note that this recipe isn't traditional, but is a delicious stand in using accessible ingredients when the craving strikes!)

Updated at: Wed, 11 Mar 2026 02:46:35 GMT