Coconut Cilantro Rice With Peas and Cashews

May 19, 2023May 19, 20230 1
Coconut Cilantro Rice With Peas and Cashews
in Rice

Prep

10 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1/2 cup shredded coconut
1 tablespoon canola oil or 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 cups jasmine rice ( uncooked )
3 cups low sodium chicken broth
1 can coconut milk ( unsweetened )
1/4 cup chopped cilantro leaf
1/3 cup roughly chopped cashews
1 cup frozen peas
1/2 - 1 teaspoon salt ( to taste )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
455
Sugar
5g
Fat
20g
Coconut Cilantro Rice With Peas and Cashews is a delicious and healthy rice dish that can be enjoyed as a main course or a side dish. This recipe uses jasmine rice and coconut milk to make the rice super creamy and flavorful. The cashews add a satisfying crunch while the peas balance out the dish with a fresh vegetable flavor. The dish is also seasoned with cilantro, which adds a zesty, herbaceous flavor. This dish is perfect for dinner parties or as a quick dinner fix on a busy weeknight!

Instructions

1.Preheat a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the shredded coconut to the pan and cook, stirring occasionally until the coconut is golden brown in color.
2.Remove the coconut from the pan and set aside.
3.In the same saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the uncooked rice and stir to coat the rice in the oil.
4.Add the chicken broth, coconut milk, and salt to the pan. Stir to combine.
5.Increase the heat to high and bring the mixture to a boil.
6.Reduce the heat to low, cover the pan with a lid, and simmer for 18-20 minutes.
7.Remove the pan from the heat and let it sit covered for another 5-10 minutes.
8.Remove the lid and fluff the rice with a fork.
9.Add the cilantro, cashews, and peas to the pan. Stir to combine.
10.Serve and enjoy!

PROS

This rice dish is full of flavor and easy to make.
It contains healthy coconut milk and cashews which are high in protein and healthy fat.

It is also a vegetarian and gluten-free option.

CONS

If you have a sensitivity to coconut, this dish may not be suitable for you.

It is also higher in calorie count than plain rice because of the added coconut milk and cashews.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Coconut milk is a good source of healthy fats called medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs) which have been linked to weight loss and improved cognitive function. Cashews are also high in healthy fats, fiber, and plant-based protein. Peas contain vitamins A, C, and K, and are a good source of plant-based protein and fiber.

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