Spiced Coconut Rice

Name: Spiced Coconut Rice
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon coconut oil; 1 small onion, minced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1.5 cups uncooked white rice; 1 teaspoon curry powder; 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 0.125 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper; 12 ounces coconut milk; 1.5 cups chicken broth; 0.25 cup toasted flaked coconut

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A creamy, lightly spiced rice that is so easy to make. Top with some green onions or chives for color and serve next to chicken or lamb.

Recipe by Kari

Published on October 8, 2015

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Prep Time:

5 mins

Cook Time:

25 mins

Total Time:

30 mins

Servings:

8

Yield:

8 servings

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon coconut oil
1 small onion, minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 ½ cups uncooked white rice
1 teaspoon curry powder
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
⅛ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
12 ounces coconut milk
1 ½ cups chicken broth
¼ cup toasted flaked coconut

Directions

Heat coconut oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic and saute until onion turns clear, 1 to 2 minutes. Add rice, curry powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cayenne pepper and stir constantly for 1 minute.
Add coconut milk, chicken broth, and toasted coconut; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until all liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

254	Calories
13g	Fat
31g	Carbs
4g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 254
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 13g	17%
Saturated Fat 11g	56%
Cholesterol 1mg	0%
Sodium 227mg	10%
Total Carbohydrate 31g	11%
Dietary Fiber 2g	6%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 4g
Vitamin C 1mg	7%
Calcium 24mg	2%
Iron 3mg	17%
Potassium 170mg	4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.