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Peanut Butter Rice

Creamy Peanut Butter Rice That Will Elevate Your Dinner Game

Savor the creamy, nutty goodness of peanut butter rice, a quick and delicious vegan side dish perfect for dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Steaming Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Zimbabwean
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Rice
  • 1 cup long-grain rice can substitute with brown rice
  • 1.75 cups vegetable stock or any preferred stock or water
For the Flavor Base
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce or coconut aminos as soy-free alternative
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder can skip if unavailable
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder can substitute with 2 fresh garlic cloves
  • 1 pinch cayenne adjust according to heat preference
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika avoid using regular paprika
For the Creamy Element
  • 2-3 tablespoons high-quality peanut butter adjust moisture if substituting with tahini

Equipment

  • medium-sized saucepan

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Peanut Butter Rice
  1. Rinse 1 cup of long-grain rice under cold running water until the water runs clear, about 2-3 minutes. Drain thoroughly.
  2. In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the rinsed rice with 1 teaspoon of onion powder, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika, and a pinch of cayenne. Stir gently to coat the rice with spices.
  3. Add 1 ¾ cups of vegetable stock and 2 tablespoons of soy sauce to the saucepan. Stir well to ensure the rice is submerged.
  4. Bring to a lively simmer over high heat with small bubbles forming. Lower the heat and cook gently for 13 minutes.
  5. Remove from heat and let it steam covered for an additional 10 minutes to absorb moisture.
  6. Fluff the rice with a fork and mix in 2-3 tablespoons of peanut butter until evenly coated and melted.
  7. Serve warm alongside sautéed greens or protein. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to five days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 10gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 600mgPotassium: 320mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 2IUCalcium: 5mgIron: 10mg

Notes

High-quality, natural peanut butter is recommended for the best flavor. Adjust moisture levels if substituting ingredients.

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