Coconut Curry Tempeh Lettuce Cups with Sticky Rice
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!
Total Time
50min
5.0
2 Ratings
Author: Haile Thomas
Servings:
4
Ingredients
Coconut Curry Tempeh
•
2
Tbsp
Avocado Oil
•
3
cloves
Medium
Garlic
, minced
•
1/2
Medium
Red Onion
, minced
•
2
pckg
Tempeh
, minced
•
1/2
cup
Vegetable Broth
•
1/2
cup
Full-Fat Coconut Milk
•
1
Lemon
, freshly squeezed
•
2
tsp
Ground Cumin
•
1
Tbsp
Paprika
•
1
Tbsp
Curry Powder
•
1/2
tsp
Chili Powder
•
1
tsp
Fine Sea Salt
•
1
tsp
Freshly Grated
Fresh Ginger
•
1
bunch
Small
Scallions
, finely chopped
•
1/2
cup
Fresh Cilantro
, chopped, divided
Sticky Rice
•
1
cup
Japanese Rice
•
1/2
cup
Full-Fat Coconut Milk
•
3/4
cup
Water
•
2 1/2
Tbsp
Rice Vinegar
•
1
tsp
Coconut Sugar
or Sugar of Choice
•
1/2
tsp
Fine Sea Salt
Lettuce Cups
•
1
cup
Cherry Tomatoes
, diced
•
1
head
Butter Lettuce
•
to taste
Avocados
(optional)
Cooking Instructions
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 (1 tsp), Scallions (1 bunch) and Fresh Cilantro (1/2 cup).
2.
Cook Japanese Rice (1 cup) according to package instructions using Full-Fat Coconut Milk (1/2 cup) and Water (3/4 cup).
3.
While rice is cooking, heat Avocado Oil (2 Tbsp) over medium-high heat in a large skillet. Add garlic and red onions; sauté, stirring occasionally, for 3 minutes.
4.
Add tempeh and brown for 2-3 minutes. Stir in Vegetable Broth (1/2 cup), Full-Fat Coconut Milk (1/2 cup), Ground Cumin (2 tsp), Paprika (1 Tbsp), Curry Powder (1 Tbsp), Chili Powder (1/2 tsp), Fine Sea Salt (1 tsp), Lemon (1) and ginger, combining till all ingredients fully incorporated.
5.
Cook on medium heat for 3 minutes and reduce to low and simmer for another 5 minutes.
6.
Stir in green onions and ¼ cup cilantro. Cover and remove from heat.
7.
Once the rice is done cooking and cooling according to package instructions, combine Rice Vinegar (2 1/2 Tbsp), Coconut Sugar (1 tsp), and Fine Sea Salt (1/2 tsp) in a small bowl. Add mixture to rice and mix till well combined. Now it’s time to build your lettuce cups!
8.
Evenly divide rice and tempeh among 10 leaves of Butter Lettuce (1 head), topping each lettuce cup with Cherry Tomatoes (1 cup), Avocados (to taste) slices or cubes, and remaining ¼ cup cilantro. Enjoy!
Nutrition Per Serving
CALORIES
510
FAT
22.1 g
PROTEIN
30.2 g
CARBS
58.1 g
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