Dinner for 2
Peanut Tofu Fried Rice
$13.37for 435 minServes 2
Tofu, vegetables, and rice stir-fry with a creamy peanut sauce flavored with ginger, lime, garlic, and chili.
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Peanut butter$0.14/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.28Typical price |
 | Fresh ginger$0.40/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.40Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.5 | $0.38Typical price |
| Mint, dill, rosemary, thyme and other fresh herbs$1.99 each typical | 0.25 | $0.50Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.19Typical price |
| Red onions$1.49/lb typical | 0.5 lb | $0.74Typical price |
| Carrots$1.09/lb typical | 0.15 lb | $0.15Typical price |
| Bell peppers$2.49/lb typical | 0.2 lb | $0.47Typical price |
| Tofu$0.17/oz typical | 7 oz | $1.19Typical price |
| Cabbage$0.79/lb typical | 0.15 lb | $0.13Typical price |
 | Rice$0.08/oz typical | 16 oz | $1.30Typical price |
 | Lemons and limes$0.60 each typical | 0.5 | $0.25Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $6.69 | ||
Pantry staples you likely have
Soy sauceAsian sauces and pastesCooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilSalt and pepperDried herbs, spices and seasoning blends
Not included in the cost.
Swaps
- Swap Carrots for Sweet potatoesabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Swap Red onions for Onionsabout $0.20/lb less at typical prices
- Swap Rice for Quinoa, couscous, barleyabout $0.12/oz more at typical prices
- 35 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 2servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
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Ingredients
- 3 1/2 tbsp smooth peanut butter or almond butter
- 1 inch piece of fresh ginger
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 tsp soy sauce
- 1 1/2 tsp lime juice
- zest of 1/2 a kaffir lime
- 2 tbsp chopped cilantro
- 2 1/2 tsp sriracha sauce or asian chili sauce (optional)
- 1/4 tsp or more cayenne
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp or more sugar or other sweetener
- 1/2 tsp sesame oil
- 1/4 cup or more coconut milk
- 2 tsp oil
- 1/2 red onion thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic finely chopped
- 1/2 cup sliced carrots
- 1/2 red pepper thinly sliced
- 7 oz tofu pressed and cubed
- 3/4 cup loosely packed chopped cabbage
- 2 1/2 cups cooked rice or other grains of choice
- salt to taste (optional)
- red pepper flakes or cayenne as needed (optional)
- lime or lemon juice to taste (optional)
- 1/4 cup loosely packed chopped cilantro for garnish (optional)
Steps
- Whisk the peanut butter, ginger, two garlic cloves, soy sauce, lime juice, lime zest, cilantro, sriracha, cayenne, salt, sugar, sesame oil, and coconut milk for 5 minutes.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, then cook the red onion, remaining garlic, carrots, and red pepper for 7 minutes.
- Add the tofu and cook for 8 minutes, turning it until lightly browned.
- Add the cabbage and cooked rice, and stir-fry for 10 minutes until hot.
- Stir in the peanut sauce and cook for 5 minutes, then add cilantro, lime juice, or chili if desired.
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