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Sweet Chili Tofu Bowls
Sweet Chili Tofu Bowls

Sweet Chili Tofu Bowls

with Bell Pepper & Candied Peanuts

Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamUpdated on September 29, 2025

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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.

Tags:
Veggie
Easy Prep
Allergens:
Peanuts
Soy
Sesame
Wheat
Milk

The quantities provided above are averages only.

Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.

Total Time30 minutes
Prep Time5 minutes
DifficultyEasy

Ingredients

serving amount

1 unit

Bell Pepper

1 unit

Onion

1 unit

Lime

¼ ounce

Cilantro

¾ cup

Jasmine Rice

½ ounce

Peanuts

(Contains: Peanuts)

1 unit

Tofu

(Contains: Soy)

4 tablespoon

Sweet Soy Glaze

(Contains: Sesame, Soy, Wheat)

1 ounce

Sweet Thai Chili Sauce

Not included in your delivery

Salt

Pepper

Sugar

Cooking Oil

Butter

(Contains: Milk)

Nutrition Values

/ per serving
Calories830 kcal
Fat33 g
Saturated Fat10 g
Carbohydrate102 g
Sugar26 g
Dietary Fiber7 g
Protein27 g
Cholesterol30 mg
Sodium830 mg
Due to the different suppliers we purchase our products from, nutritional facts per meal can vary from the website to what is received in the delivered box, depending on your region.

Utensils

Zester
Small pot
Large Pan
Small Bowl

Instructions

Prep
1

• 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.

Cook Rice
2

• In a small pot, combine rice, 1 ¼ cups water (2 ¼ 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.

Candy Peanuts
3

• 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.

Cook Veggies
4

• 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.

Cook Beef
5

• 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.

Finish & Serve
6

• 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.

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