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Coconut Lime Rice
Prep
5 mins
Cook
30 mins
Servings
2
Difficulty
Medium
This is one of my go to weeknight dinners because it comes together in just thirty minutes and requires minimal effort. The combination of coconut milk and fresh lime creates this beautifully balanced flavor that feels restaurant quality but tastes homemade. I love using coconut oil in this dish since it's packed with healthy fats that keep you satisfied longer than regular cooking oils. The whole thing cooks in one pot, which means less cleanup and more time to enjoy your meal. It's the kind of recipe that impresses without demanding much from you in the kitchen.
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Ingredients
- 11 cup basmati rice
- 11 tablespoon coconut oil
- 11 teaspoon butter
- ¼ cup flaked coconut¼ cup flaked coconut
- 11 cup coconut milk
- 11 cup chicken broth, salt, to taste
- 11 lime, zested and juiced, ground black pepper, to taste
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Rinse rice until the water runs clear; drain. Heat coconut oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir rice and coconut flakes for 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the lime juice, then add the coconut milk, chicken broth, salt and lime zest. Bring to a low boil, then cover and reduce heat to low. Cook for 20 minutes. Remove from heat and keep covered for 5 minutes. Fluff with fork and season with pepper.
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