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Spicy Thai Peanut Sauce over Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Rice

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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. 1. Bring a large pot of water to boil and preheat the oven to 425°F.
  2. 2. Toss sweet potatoes with coconut oil, cumin, and salt on a baking sheet.
  3. 3. Toss bell pepper with coconut oil and salt on a separate baking sheet.
  4. 4. Roast sweet potatoes for about 35 minutes and bell peppers for about 20 minutes, tossing halfway.
  5. 5. Cook the rice in boiling water for 30 minutes, then drain and steam for 10 minutes.
  6. 6. Whisk together the sauce ingredients in a bowl, adjusting thickness with water if needed.
  7. 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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