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coconut turmeric rice
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4.86 from 7 votes

Coconut Turmeric Rice

This rice is going to be your new go-to rice! It's flavorful, easy, and good for you!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: dinner
Keyword: coconut rice, easy coconut rice, healthy rice, jasmine rice recipes, spicy coconut rice, turmeric rice
Servings: 6 servings
Author: Food Dolls

Ingredients

  • 2 cups uncooked jasmine rice basmati works well too
  • 1 Tablespoon coconut oil
  • 1 jalapeño diced, seeded for less spice
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1 small diced shallot
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 13.5 ounces canned light coconut milk
  • 2 cup water
  • 2 cups arugula
  • 2 teaspoons lime zest
  • 1/3 cup loosely packed chopped cilantro

Instructions

  • Rinse rice until the water runs clear, set aside.
    2 cups uncooked jasmine rice
  • In a medium pot or dutch oven on medium heat add coconut oil, jalapeño, pepper, turmeric, and shallot.
    1 Tablespoon coconut oil, 1 jalapeño, ½ teaspoon ground black pepper, 1 teaspoon ground turmeric, 1 small diced shallot
  • Sauté for 1-2 minutes or until fragrant.
  • Add rice, salt, coconut milk, lime zest and water. Stir together and increase the medium-high heat.
    1 teaspoon salt, 13.5 ounces canned light coconut milk, 2 teaspoons lime zest, 2 cup water
  • Once it comes to a boil, reduce the heat, cover and cook for 14-16 minutes.
  • Fluff with a fork and stir in arugula and cilantro.
    2 cups arugula, 1/3 cup loosely packed chopped cilantro

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Notes

Feel free to substitute the light coconut milk with full fat for a richer rice!

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 305kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Sodium: 451mg | Potassium: 131mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 245IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 1mg