Grilled Mango Coconut Rice

May 19, 2023May 19, 20230 2
Mouthwatering Grilled Mango Coconut Rice Recipe
in Rice

Prep

15 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 large mango , firm but ripe
1 sweet red pepper
398 ml coconut milk
284 ml low sodium chicken broth , undiluted
sea salt , to taste
fresh ground pepper , to taste
15 ml olive oil
340 ml brown basmati rice
3 green onions , sliced

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
250
Sugar
9g
Fat
12g
Grilled Mango Coconut Rice is a perfect combination of creamy coconut, fresh mango, and smoky grilled flavor. This dish is easy to make and takes less than 30 minutes. The rice is cooked in chicken broth and coconut milk, giving it a rich, creamy texture and a slightly sweet flavor. The grilled mango and sweet red peppers give this dish a burst of fresh flavor and color. The dish is garnished with sliced green onions, adding to the overall flavor and presentation. You can serve this as a side dish or a main with your favorite protein.

Instructions

1.Preheat grill to medium high heat.
2.Peel the mango, then cut into thin slices. Seed and cut the sweet red pepper into wide strips.
3.In a medium saucepan, bring the coconut milk, chicken broth, sea salt, and pepper to a simmer over medium high heat.
4.Stir in the olive oil and rice.
5.Cover with a tight fitting lid and reduce the heat to low.
6.Cook for 20 minutes or until the rice is tender.
7.During last 5 minutes of cooking rice, place slices of mango and red pepper strips on grill and cook for 1-2 minutes per side.
8.Add the grilled mango and red pepper strips to the cooked rice, stir to combine.
9.Sprinkle sliced green onions on top of the rice and serve hot.

PROS

The combination of sweet mango and the creamy coconut flavor make this dish irresistible.

Easy to prepare and perfect for dinner parties, this dish can be enjoyed all year round.

CONS

Coconut milk is high in saturated fat, consumption should be limited.
Making it with low-fat coconut milk will significantly reduce the fat content.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Mangoes contain vitamins A, C, E, and K, which help maintain healthy skin and ensure overall good health.
Coconut milk, on the other hand, is an excellent source of healthy fats.
It is also rich in essential minerals such as magnesium and potassium that help to maintain strong bones.

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