Mac and Thai

Name: Mac and Thai
Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil or ¼ cup water; ½ cup chopped red onion; 3 cups cooked linguine or soaked rice noodles (6 to 8 ounces before cooking); 1 tablespoon vegetable oil or ¼ cup water; ½ teaspoon garlic powder Salt; 3 cups cooked linguine or soaked rice noodles (6 to 8 ounces before cooking); 1 teaspoon rice vinegar; 1 teaspoon peanut butter; 5 scallions, minced; 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice; ¼ cup plain unsweetened almond milk or other nondairy milk; 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast; 1½ cups cooked white beans or 1 (15.5-ounce) can white beans, rinsed and drained; ¼ cup plain unsweetened almond milk or other nondairy milk; 1½ cups cooked white beans or 1 (15.5-ounce) can white beans, rinsed and drained; Lime wedges, for serving; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro or Thai basil; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro or Thai basil; 3 tablespoons crushed unsalted roasted peanuts; 6 grape tomatoes, halved lengthwise; 2 tablespoons water; 1 teaspoon Asian chili paste (optional); 1 tablespoon natural sugar; 2 tablespoons wheat-free tamari or vegan oyster sauce; 2 tablespoons wheat-free tamari or vegan oyster sauce; 1 cup thinly sliced white mushrooms; ½ red bell pepper, seeded and chopped; 1 small carrot, peeled and shredded; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 6 ounces asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces

Preparation info

Serves
4

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

One-Dish Vegan

By Robin Robertson

Published 2013

About

Leftover Pad Thai was the inspiration for this macaroni pie with Thai flavors. It actually tastes like pad Thai, so I almost called it Pad Thai Pie. Instead of the white beans, you may substitute 1½ cups crumbled firm tofu, if you like. Use rice noodles to make this gluten-free.

Ingredients

1½ cups cooked white beans or 1 (15.5-ounce) can white beans,

Asia
Thailand
Leftovers
Pasta
Vegan
South East Asia

Method

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly oil a 9- to 10-inch pie plate or quiche pan.
In a high-speed blender or food processor, combine the beans, almond milk, nutritional yeast, half of the scallions, the lime juice, vinegar, peanut butter, garlic powder,