Description
Packed with heat and peanut goodness, this oil-free Spicy Peanut Fried Rice is totally addicting and makes for a great side dish.
Ingredients
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Base Ingredients:
- 1 medium yellow onion, fine dice
- 1 red bell pepper, small dice
- 1 cup matchstick carrots *
Sauce Ingredients:
- 3 Tablespoons reduced-sodium tamari *
- 3 Tablespoons rice vinegar (+/-) *
- 1 Tablespoon natural peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon tahini – optional
- 1 Tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon minced ginger
- 1 Tablespoon organic maple syrup (+) *
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon chipotle powder *
- Pinch to ¼ teaspoon sea salt (+/-) *
- 1/8 teaspoon cornstarch (or arrowroot powder) – optional
Other Ingredients:
- 4 cups refrigerated cooked brown rice (or rice of choice) *
- ¼ to 2/3 cup unsalted roasted peanuts (+/-)
Optional Topping Ingredients:
- Sliced green onions
- Chopped fresh cilantro leaves
Instructions
- Place the Sauce Ingredients in a bowl, mix well, set aside.
- In a large ceramic/enamel lined skillet, Dutch oven, or non-stick skillet, add the diced onions, red bell peppers, and carrots. Sauté over medium-high heat for approximately 7 to 9 minutes to soften or until the veggies reach the desired tender/crisp stage. Add a splash of water if the veggies start to stick or burn.
- Stir in the peanuts, stirring constantly for 1 minute, then stir in the cooked and refrigerated rice, stirring constantly for 1 minute. Add the Sauce Mixture, stirring constantly until everything is heated through, approximately 2 to 4 minutes.
- Serve immediately, topped with sliced green onions and/or cilantro.
Notes
*Please reference the blog post for Tips for Success, Pantry Items Used, Storage and Freezing, and Kitchen Products Used.
*Sea Salt: Please adjust the sea salt based upon your family’s sea salt preferences and/or based upon dietary needs.
*Servings: 4