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Spicy Bánh Mì Rice Bowls
2 or 4 Serving Dinner

Spicy Bánh Mì Rice Bowls

Inspired by bánh mì, the popular Vietnamese sandwich, we dish up its flavors deconstructed on a bed of rice. This high protein, low carb dinner features a crowd-pleasing protein: seitan.

Tags: High-Protein Nut-Free
Cook Time
2 Servings  |  40 min 4 Servings  |  50 min

Nutrition (per serving)

CALORIES
650
FAT
29g
CARBOHYDRATES
60g
PROTEIN
42g

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INGREDIENTS

  1. 1/2 cup short-grain brown rice
  2. 1/4 cup seasoned rice vinegar (divided)
  3. 2 tbsp turbinado sugar (divided)
  4. 1 Persian cucumber, peeled and thinly sliced
  5. 1 jalapeño, destemmed, deseeded and thinly sliced Spicy
  6. 1 carrot, peeled and cut into matchsticks
  7. 8 oz seitan, thinly sliced
  8. 2 tbsp low-sodium tamari
  9. 1 garlic clove, peeled and minced
  10. 1/4 cup vegan mayo
  11. 1 tsp sriracha Spicy
  12. 0.25 oz cilantro, leaves picked
  13. 1 tbsp vegetable oil (from your kitchen)
  14. Salt (from your kitchen)
Allergens: soy, wheat
Tools: Small saucepan with lid, Large nonstick skillet
Cook Time
2 Servings  |  40 min 4 Servings  |  50 min

Nutrition (per serving)

CALORIES
650
FAT
29g
CARBOHYDRATES
60g
PROTEIN
42g

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INSTRUCTIONS

1
Cook the rice

Add brown rice, 1 cup water, and a pinch of salt to small saucepan. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat to low, and cook until grains are tender and water is absorbed, 30 to 35 minutes.

2
Pickle the vegetables

Add just 3 tbsp rice vinegar, just 1 tbsp turbinado sugar, ¼ tsp salt, and ½ cup water to small saucepan. Bring pickling liquid to a boil and remove from heat. Combine cucumber, jalapeño, carrot, and pickling liquid in medium heatproof bowl. Transfer to refrigerator.

3
Cook the seitan

Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add seitan and cook until crispy in places, 4 to 5 minutes. Add remaining rice vinegar, just 1 tsp turbinado sugar, and tamari and cook, tossing occasionally, until sticky, about 1 minute.

4
Make the spicy mayo

Combine garlic, mayo, and just 1 tsp sriracha in small bowl. (TIP: Add more Sriracha if you prefer more spice.)

5
Serve

Divide rice between bowls and top with crispy seitan, pickled vegetables, and cilantro. Serve with spicy mayo. Ăn nào!

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CULINARY NOTES:

For 4-serving meal, double all ingredients. You may need to cook in batches, in larger cooking vessels, or for longer cook times. Follow visual cues in 2-serving recipe.

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