Spicy Thai Peanut Sauce over Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Rice
Ingredients
Spicy Thai Peanut Sauce
-
½
cup
creamy peanut butter
-
¼
cup
reduced-sodium tamari or soy sauce
-
3
tablespoons
apple cider vinegar
-
2
tablespoons
honey or maple syrup
-
1
teaspoon
grated fresh ginger
-
2
cloves
garlic, pressed
-
¼
teaspoon
red pepper flakes
-
2
tablespoons
water
Roasted vegetables
-
2
pieces
sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced into 1 inch long, ½ inch wide chunks
-
1
piece
red bell pepper, cored, deseeded, and sliced into bite-sized strips
-
about 2
tablespoons
coconut oil (or olive oil)
-
¼
teaspoon
cumin powder
-
to taste
none
sea salt
Rice and garnishes
-
1 ¼
cup
jasmine brown rice (or any variety of long-grain brown rice)
-
2 to 3
pieces
green onions/chives, sliced into thin rounds (green and white parts)
-
handful
none
cilantro, torn
-
handful
none
peanuts, crushed
-
to taste
none
Sriracha/rooster sauce (optional)
Instructions
- 1. Bring a large pot of water to boil and preheat the oven to 425°F.
- 2. Toss sweet potatoes with coconut oil, cumin, and salt on a baking sheet.
- 3. Toss bell pepper with coconut oil and salt on a separate baking sheet.
- 4. Roast sweet potatoes for about 35 minutes and bell peppers for about 20 minutes, tossing halfway.
- 5. Cook the rice in boiling water for 30 minutes, then drain and steam for 10 minutes.
- 6. Whisk together the sauce ingredients in a bowl, adjusting thickness with water if needed.
- 7. Serve rice and roasted vegetables in bowls, topped with sauce, green onions, cilantro, and peanuts.
Nutrition Facts (estimated)
Servings
4
Calories
450
Total fat
20g
Total carbohydrates
60g
Total protein
15g
Sodium
600mg
Cholesterol
0mg
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