Sweet Chili Tofu Bowls
with Cauliflower Rice, Bell Pepper & Candied Peanuts
- Soy
- Sesame
- Wheat
- Peanuts
- Milk
Forget takeout: The path to sweet-and-savory dinner bliss is only 30 minutes away! In this recipe, pork, pepper, and onion are coated in a sumptuous sweet chili sauce, and peanuts are transformed into the perfect crunchy topping. Everything comes together over a bed of fluffy rice. The result? A symphony of flavors and textures so delicious, you might just lick the bowl.
Ingredients
1 ounce
Sweet Thai Chili Sauce
1 unit
Onion
¾ cup
Jasmine Rice
1 unit
Tofu
(Contains: Soy)
4 tablespoon
Sweet Soy Glaze
(Contains: Soy, Sesame, Wheat)
1 unit
Lime
1 unit
Bell Pepper
¼ ounce
Cilantro
½ ounce
Peanuts
(Contains: Peanuts)
Not included in your delivery
teaspoon (tsp)
Black Pepper
1 teaspoon (tsp)
Sugar
1 tablespoon (tbsp)
Cooking Oil
2 tablespoon (tbsp)
Butter
(Contains: Milk)
teaspoon (tsp)
Salt
Nutrition Values
Cooking Steps
Wash and dry produce.
Halve, core, and thinly slice bell pepper into strips. Halve, peel, and thinly slice onion. Zest and quarter lime. Finely chop cilantro.
In a small pot, combine rice, 1¼ cups water (2¼ cups for 4 servings), and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce to a low simmer. Cook until rice is tender, 15-18 minutes.
Keep covered off heat until ready to serve.
While rice cooks, heat a large, preferably nonstick, pan over medium-high heat. Add peanuts, 2 TBSP water, and 1 tsp sugar (2 tsp for 4 servings). Cook, stirring often, until water has evaporated and peanuts are coated and lightly toasted, 3-5 minutes.
Turn off heat; transfer to a small bowl. Wipe out pan.
Heat a large drizzle of oil in same pan over medium-high heat. Add bell pepper and onion; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, until tender and lightly browned, 6-9 minutes.
Transfer veggies to a plate.
Heat a drizzle of oil in same pan over medium-high heat. Add beef*; season with salt and pepper. Using a spatula, press into an even layer. Cook, undisturbed, until browned on bottom, 3-4 minutes.
Break up meat into pieces and continue cooking until beef is cooked through, 2-4 minutes.
Stir in veggies, then add soy glaze, chili sauce, and 1 TBSP butter (2 TBSP for 4 servings). Cook, stirring, until mixture is thoroughly coated, 1-2 minutes more.
Fluff rice with a fork; stir in 1 TBSP butter (2 TBSP for 4 servings) and lime zest to taste. Season with salt.
Divide rice between bowls and top with beef mixture, peanuts, and cilantro. Serve with lime wedges on the side.
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Feb 2026- Flavor: Some found it delicious, while others thought it needed more seasoning. Consider adding extra salt or sauce to taste.
- Ease of prep: Many struggled with missing steps for the sauce. Combine soy glaze and chili sauce, then add to tofu and veggies.
- Suggestions: For more flavor, increase the amount of sauce to fully coat the tofu and rice. Add extra vegetables if desired.
- Texture: The firm tofu and candied peanuts were praised for adding delightful crunch to the dish 🥜.
