Description
A delightful blend of crispy rice, fresh vegetables, and a savory peanut dressing, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 2 cups water
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (like bell peppers, cucumbers, and carrots)
- 1/2 cup fresh herbs (like cilantro and mint)
- 1/4 cup peanuts (chopped)
- 3 tablespoons peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon chili paste
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon sugar
Instructions
- Rinse the jasmine rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
- Combine the rice and water in a pot, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let it sit covered for 10 minutes.
- In a pan, heat vegetable oil over medium heat.
- Add cooked rice and press down to create a crisp layer.
- Fry until golden brown on one side, then flip to crisp the other side.
- In a bowl, mix the ingredients for the dressing until well combined.
- In a large bowl, combine crispy rice, mixed vegetables, herbs, and peanuts.
- Drizzle with the dressing and toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately or let it chill in the fridge for a refreshing lunch bowl.
Notes
You can prepare the rice a day in advance. Feel free to swap out the vegetables based on what’s in season.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg