Coconut Lime Rice

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I was bored one night and thought that coconut-lime rice sounded good, so I made my own recipe and was very much surprised. This wonderful rice will make your toes curl! Toss the cooked rice with diced mango and chopped cilantro.

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Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Additional Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
3 cups
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 1 cup basmati rice

  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil

  • 1 teaspoon butter

  • ¼ cup flaked coconut

  • 1 lime, zested and juiced

  • 1 cup coconut milk

  • 1 cup chicken broth

  • salt to taste

  • ground black pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Rinse rice until the water runs clear; drain.

  2. Heat coconut oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add rice and coconut flakes; cook and stir for 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in lime juice, then add coconut milk, chicken broth, lime zest, and salt. Bring to a low boil.

  3. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook for 20 minutes. Remove from the heat and keep covered for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and season with pepper before serving.

309 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

160 Calories
12g Fat
13g Carbs
2g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 160
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12g 16%
Saturated Fat 10g 52%
Cholesterol 3mg 1%
Sodium 201mg 9%
Total Carbohydrate 13g 5%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 2g 4%
Vitamin C 7mg 8%
Calcium 19mg 1%
Iron 2mg 10%
Potassium 136mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.