Coconut Lime Rice

Coconut Lime Rice

by Lola Dixon 2 years ago
4.7 (9)
30 minutes
684.6 kcal
85.4 g carbs
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Description

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

Ingredients
  • 1 cup basmati rice
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil
  • 1 teaspoon butter
  • ¼ cup flaked coconut
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • salt, to taste
  • 1 lime, zested and juiced
  • ground black pepper, to taste
Directions
  1. 1. Rinse rice until the water runs clear; drain. Heat coconut oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir rice and coconut flakes for 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the lime juice, then add the coconut milk, chicken broth, salt and lime zest. Bring to a low boil, then cover and reduce heat to low. Cook for 20 minutes. Remove from heat and keep covered for 5 minutes. Fluff with fork and season with pepper.
Nutrition Facts
serving: 2 cups
calories: 684.6 kcal
carbohydrates: 85.4 g
protein: 10 g
saturated fat: 31.7 g
cholesterol: 5.4 mg
sodium: 56.3 mg
fiber: 3.9 g
sugar: 4.2 g