Flavorful Coconut Cilantro Rice
Coconut Cilantro Rice is a simple yet flavorful side dish with coconut milk, fresh lime, and zesty pop of cilantro, that’s anything but boring.
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 258kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup long grain rice
- 3/4 cup coconut milk
- 1 1/4 cups water
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup cilantro finely chopped
- 1 lime zested + 1/4 teaspoon juice
Instructions
- Combine the rice, coconut milk, water, sugar and salt in a saucepan over medium heat. Cover and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium low and cook for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes with the lid on.
- Fluff the rice with a fork. Add the cilantro and stir. Add lime zest and 1/4 teaspoon juice. Stir and serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 258kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Sodium: 158mg | Potassium: 169mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 76IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 2mg