Peanut Butter Brown Rice - Mupunga || Zimbabwean organic food recipes

peanut butter

🥗Healthier: almond butter

💰Cheaper: sunflower seed butter

Almond butter offers similar creaminess with less sugar.

brown rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: white rice

Quinoa is a high-protein alternative, while white rice is often less expensive.

Rinse brown rice under cold water until water runs clear.

Combine brown rice and vegetable broth in a pot and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender, about 40-45 minutes.

In a skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium heat.

Add chopped onion, garlic, and ginger; sauté until fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in diced bell pepper and carrot; cook for another 5 minutes until softened.

Mix in peanut butter and soy sauce until well combined.

Add cooked brown rice to the skillet and stir to combine.

Season with salt, pepper, and lime juice to taste.

Garnish with chopped green onions and coriander before serving.

Serve hot, optionally with chili flakes for added heat.

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