Coconut Lime Rice

This easy coconut-lime rice has extra coconut flavor, thanks to coconut flakes and coconut milk, with the zest and juice of one lime adding a bright punch.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 160 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon butter
• 1 cup coconut milk
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 lime, zested and juiced
• 1 cup basmati rice
• Salt, to taste
• ground black pepper, to taste
• 1 tablespoon coconut oil
• 0.25 cup flaked coconut

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Rinse rice until the water runs clear; drain.

Step 2

Heat coconut oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add rice and coconut flakes; cook and stir for 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in lime juice, then add coconut milk, chicken broth, lime zest, and salt. Bring to a low boil.

Step 3

Reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook for 20 minutes. Remove from the heat and keep covered for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and season with pepper before serving.