Coconut confetti brown rice

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 6
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 173.1
  • Total Fat: 6.0 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 29.9 mg
  • Total Carbs: 26.4 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 2.7 g
  • Protein: 4.3 g

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Introduction

Nutty and flavorful rice with colorful vegetables. Garnish with fresh cilantro, if desired. Nutty and flavorful rice with colorful vegetables. Garnish with fresh cilantro, if desired.
Number of Servings: 6

Ingredients

    .75 cup full fat Coconut Milk
    .75 cup water
    1 cup uncooked brown rice (basmati, jasmine, or medium grain)
    0.75 cup frozen mirepoix vegetables (onion, carrots, celery)
    0.5 cup frozen peas
    Salt
    Pepper

Directions

Shake the coconut milk can to combine the milk and cream. In a medium pot, bring ¾ cup coconut milk, ¾ cup water, a large pinch of salt, and the rice to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook for 15 minutes, until tender. Stir in frozen vegetables and cook for another 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste. A small amount of cayenne pepper will add some heat. Cilantro garnish is a nice addition.

Serving Size: Makes 6 servings

Number of Servings: 6

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user JENELOPE.

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