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Peanut Sauce Fried Rice with Tofu, Carrots, Red bell pepper, Cabbage

Easy One Pot Peanut Sauce Fried Rice with Tofu, Carrots, red bell pepper, Cabbage. Use cooked chickpeas or more veggies to make soy-free. Vegan Gluten-free Recipe.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 599 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Fusion

Ingredients

For the peanut sauce:
  • 3 to 4 tbsp smooth peanut butter or almond butter I usually use almond butter
  • 1 inch piece of fresh ginger coarsely chopped
  • 2 cloves of garlic
  • 2 tsp soy sauce or use coconut aminos to make soy-free
  • 1 to 2 tsp lime juice
  • zest of ½ a kaffir lime or regular lime
  • 2 tbsp chopped cilantro
  • 2 to 3 teaspoons Sriracha sauce or asian chili sauce to taste
  • ¼ tsp or more cayenne
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 1 Tbsp or more sugar or other sweetener
  • ½ tsp sesame oil
  • 1/4 cup or more coconut milk or other non dairy milk
For the Fried Rice:
  • 2 tsp oil
  • 1/2 red onion thinly sliced
  • 3 cloves of garlic finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup sliced carrots
  • 1/2 red pepper thinly sliced
  • 7 oz Tofu pressed and cubed or use more veggies or cooked chickpeas
  • 3/4 cup loosely packed chopped cabbage or other veggies like broccoli
  • 2.5 cups cooked rice or other grains of choice I usually use half brown and half white rice
  • salt to taste
  • red pepper flakes or cayenne as needed
  • lime or lemon juice to taste
  • 1/4 cup loosely packed chopped cilantro for garnish

Instructions

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  1. Blend all the ingredients under peanut sauce until smooth. Taste and adjust spice, salt, sweet. Keep aside.
  2. In a skillet, heat oil over medium high heat. When the oil is hot, add the onions and a pinch of salt. Toss and cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
  3. Add the garlic, carrots and bell pepper. Toss well and cook for 2 minutes.
  4. Add the Tofu and cabbage, toss well and cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
  5. Add the peanut sauce and mix well. Reduce heat to medium. Cover and cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until the sauce starts to bubble.
  6. Add in the cooked rice and salt. Mix well. Taste and adjust salt and spice. Add cayenne or red pepper flakes to taste. If the rice feels too dry, sprinkle in some non dairy milk and mix well. Cover and cook for a minute. Let the rice sit covered for another few minutes.
  7. Add a good dash of lemon or lime juice. Garnish with cilantro and red pepper flakes or cayenne. Serve hot.

Notes

  • Nutritional values based on one serving
  • Peanutfree: use almond butter
  • Nutfree: use sunflower seed butter 
  • Soyfree: omit the tofu and use coconut aminos instead of soy sauce 

Nutrition Information

Calories 599kcal (30%) Carbohydrates 84g (28%) Protein 19g (38%) Fat 21g (32%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Sodium 545mg (23%) Potassium 712mg (20%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 14g (28%) Vitamin A 6605IU (132%) Vitamin C 56.7mg (63%) Calcium 104mg (10%) Iron 3.2mg (18%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 599

% Daily Value*

Calories 599kcal 30%
Carbohydrates 84g 28%
Protein 19g 38%
Fat 21g 32%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Sodium 545mg 23%
Potassium 712mg 15%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 14g 28%
Vitamin A 6605IU 132%
Vitamin C 56.7mg 63%
Calcium 104mg 10%
Iron 3.2mg 18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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