Yes, even the Recipe Doctor likes to have some frozen entrees on hand for quick lunches. The other day I decided to try "Phad Thai with Tofu" by Whole Kitchen brand (from Whole Foods Market). Phad Thai, it is safe to say, is one of those dishes I rarely if ever make at home, making it a nice meal to have in a frozen entree. The package describes it as "Asian Noodles in a traditional thai-inspired sauce with tofu".

I equate the word, "Thai" with the words, "too hot"... so I was a bit worried it would be to hot-spicy for me personally. Happily, it was at my maximum hot-spicy tolerance level. Any more hot-spiciness and it would have been lighter on "taste" enjoyment and heavier on "torture". Here's a hidden bonus to this frozen entree— during and after enjoying this Pad Thai, I couldn't help but notice an extreme need for a spare tissue or two. Let's just say this dish could come in handy when your sinuses are plugged.

Okay, so how did it taste? It was very good. I did sprinkle a heaping tablespoon of peanuts over the top which added a welcome crunch to the dish. I would recommend this highly to anyone trying this entree!

Here's the nutritional breakdown:

1 serving per container
340 calories
14 grams fat (37% calories from fat)
2 grams saturated fat
0 g trans fat
0 mg cholesterol
9 grams protein
3 grams fiber
490 mg sodium

Vitamin A = 25%
Vitamin C = 25%
Calcium = 10%
Iron = 10%

~~Elaine

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