Whole30 Spaghetti Squash Pad Thai

Name: Whole30 Spaghetti Squash Pad Thai
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Asian, Thai
Ingredients: 4 cups cooked spaghetti squash (1 large squash or 2 small); 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts; salt and pepper, to taste; 2 tbsp. arrowroot flour; 2 tbsp. olive oil; 1 cup thinly sliced red onion; 2 eggs; 1 cup matchstick carrots; 4 green onions, cut into 2 inch chunks (white and green parts); 1 cup mung bean sprouts; freshly chopped thai basil (regular basil is fine); freshly chopped cilantro; 2 limes, cut into wedges; handful of roasted cashews, loosely chopped; 2 tbsp. smooth almond butter; ½ tsp. sesame oil; ½ cup coconut aminos; 1 tsp. fish sauce; 2 thai chiles, thinly sliced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tbsp. rice vinegar; 1 inch nob of ginger, peeled and grated; 3 tbsp. coconut milk (full fat)

8 steps

Prep:15minCook:15min

A fantastic Whole30 take on Pad Thai.

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 14:07:45 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Good

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Moderate

Nutrition per serving

Calories524.9 kcal (26%)

Total Fat27.8 g (40%)

Carbs38.4 g (15%)

Sugars16.8 g (19%)

Protein34.6 g (69%)

Sodium1663.7 mg (83%)

Fiber6.4 g (23%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Instructions

Step 1

Add all of the pad thai sauce in a food processor or blender. Blend until smooth. Set aside.

Step 2

Slice the chicken breasts against the grain into thin slices. Place the sliced chicken in a bowl and season with salt and pepper. Add 2 tbsp. arrowroot starch. Toss to coat all of the chicken evenly.

Step 3

Heat 2 tbsp. oil over med-high heat in a large non-stick skillet. Add chicken and saute until chicken is cooked through, about 7 minutes.

Step 4

Add in the red onions and saute for about 3 more minutes.

Step 5

Turn heat down to medium-low. Push the chicken and onions to the side of the skillet. In a bowl, whisk the 2 eggs together, then pour them into the skillet on the empty side. Let them set, like an thin omelette, then chop up and toss into the chicken.

Step 6

Turn heat down to low and then pour in the sauce. Using the back of a spoon or spatula, scrape up all the brown bits.

Step 7

Add in the spaghetti squash, the carrots, and the green onion, and toss until all of the squash is coated.

Step 8

Serve immediately topped with chopped cashews, bean sprouts, cilantro, basil and with plenty of lime wedges. Enjoy!

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