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Coconut Lime Rice

Coconut lime rice is creamy, fluffy, and zesty. Make this easy jasmine rice side dish in one pot.
Course Side
Cuisine American
Keyword coconut lime rice, coconut rice recipe, easy coconut lime rice, jasmine coconut rice
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 12
Calories 180kcal
Author Kat Jeter & Melinda Machado

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Jasmine rice
  • 14 ounces Coconut Milk
  • 1.25 cups Water
  • 3 tablepsoons Fresh lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon Lime zest
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • ½ cup Finely chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions

  • Mix coconut milk, water, lime juice, lime zest and salt together in small pot. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
  • Add the rice to the boiling liquid, turn the heat down to low, and cover the pot with a lid. Continue to cook for 20 minutes. Do not open the lid during that time!
  • After 20 minutes move the rice off of the heat, remove the lid, and fluff the rice with a fork. Let it sit on the stove for 10 minutes.
  • Add the chopped cilantro and gently toss with the rice until well-mixed.
  • Serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5cup | Calories: 180kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Sodium: 104mg | Potassium: 121mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 49IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 1mg