24 INGREDIENTS 8 STEPS 50min

Coconut Curry Tempeh Lettuce Cups with Sticky Rice

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A simple, dinner recipe inspired by Island flavors. These lettuce cups are filled with hearty, spiced plant-protein and crisp, vibrant produce, creating the perfect balance between satisfying and nourishing!
Coconut Curry Tempeh Lettuce Cups with Sticky Rice Recipe | SideChef
A simple, dinner recipe inspired by Island flavors. These lettuce cups are filled with hearty, spiced plant-protein and crisp, vibrant produce, creating the perfect balance between satisfying and nourishing!
Haile Thomas
I'm an international speaker, wellness & compassion activist, content creator, writer, and co-founder of wellness teahouse Matcha Thomas and the non-profit HAPPY (Healthy, Active, Positive, Purposeful, Youth).
http://hailethomas.com
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Haile Thomas
I'm an international speaker, wellness & compassion activist, content creator, writer, and co-founder of wellness teahouse Matcha Thomas and the non-profit HAPPY (Healthy, Active, Positive, Purposeful, Youth).
http://hailethomas.com
50min
Total Time
$6.13
Cost Per Serving

Ingredients

Servings
4
US / METRIC

Coconut Curry Tempeh

30 mL
Avocado Oil
3 cloves
Medium Garlic , minced
1/2
Medium Red Onion , minced
2 pckg
Tempeh , minced
120 mL
Vegetable Broth
120 mL
Full-Fat Coconut Milk
1
Lemon , freshly squeezed
1/2 Tbsp juice per 4 servings
4 g
Ground Cumin
1 g
Chili Powder
5 g
or to taste
3 g
Freshly Grated Fresh Ginger
1 bunch
Small Scallions , finely chopped
2 scallions per 4 servings
8 g
Fresh Cilantro , chopped, divided

Sticky Rice

120 mL
Full-Fat Coconut Milk
180 mL
Water
7 g
or Sugar of Choice

Lettuce Cups

150 g
Cherry Tomatoes , diced
1 head
Butter Lettuce
10 large leaves
to taste
(optional)
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Nutrition Per Serving

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CALORIES
510
FAT
22.1 g
PROTEIN
30.2 g
CARBS
58.1 g

Cooking Instructions

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Step 1
Prep all ingredients that need to be minced, chopped, or grated including Garlic (3 cloves) , Red Onion (1/2) , Tempeh (2 pckg) , Fresh Ginger (3 g) , Scallions (1 bunch) and Fresh Cilantro (8 g) .
Step 2
Cook Japanese Rice (175 g) according to package instructions using Full-Fat Coconut Milk (120 mL) and Water (180 mL) .
Step 3
While rice is cooking, heat Avocado Oil (30 mL) over medium-high heat in a large skillet. Add garlic and red onions; sauté, stirring occasionally, for 3 minutes.
Step 4
Add tempeh and brown for 2-3 minutes. Stir in Vegetable Broth (120 mL) , Full-Fat Coconut Milk (120 mL) , Ground Cumin (4 g) , Paprika (7 g) , Curry Powder (6 g) , Chili Powder (1 g) , Fine Sea Salt (5 g) , Lemon (1) and ginger, combining till all ingredients fully incorporated.
Step 5
Cook on medium heat for 3 minutes and reduce to low and simmer for another 5 minutes.
Step 6
Stir in green onions and ¼ cup cilantro. Cover and remove from heat.
Step 7
Once the rice is done cooking and cooling according to package instructions, combine Rice Vinegar (40 mL) , Coconut Sugar (7 g) , and Fine Sea Salt (3 g) in a small bowl. Add mixture to rice and mix till well combined. Now it’s time to build your lettuce cups!
Step 8
Evenly divide rice and tempeh among 10 leaves of Butter Lettuce (1 head) , topping each lettuce cup with Cherry Tomatoes (150 g) , Avocados (to taste) slices or cubes, and remaining ¼ cup cilantro. Enjoy!
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Nutrition Per Serving
Calories
510
% Daily Value*
Fat
22.1 g
28%
Saturated Fat
5.1 g
26%
Trans Fat
0.0 g
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Cholesterol
0.0 mg
0%
Carbohydrates
58.1 g
21%
Fiber
5.3 g
19%
Sugars
9.3 g
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Protein
30.2 g
60%
Sodium
1343.6 mg
58%
Vitamin D
0.6 µg
3%
Calcium
355.0 mg
27%
Iron
7.7 mg
43%
Potassium
677.3 mg
14%
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