Coconut-Lime Basmati Rice

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Summary

This is a perfect dish to pair with Indian curries or other spicy dishes. Light coconut milk gives a subtly rich taste, and the lime adds a tangy acidity. Delicious and also nutritious, with fiber-packed and B vitamin-rich brown rice.

Yields4 ServingsCook Time40 minsTotal Time40 mins

Ingredients

 1 cup organic brown basmati rice (uncooked)
 1 can light coconut milk (BPA-free)
 ½ cup water (see Chef’s notes)
 2 tbsp organic lime juice (+½ Tbsp as desired, freshly squeezed, zest before juicing)
 ¼ tsp salt (optional)
 1 ½ tsp organic lime zest (zest before juicing)
 lime wedges (for serving)

Directions

1

In a saucepan, combine rice, coconut milk, water, lime juice (start with 2 tbsp), and salt if using.

2

Bring to a boil on high heat, stir, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 35–40 minutes, or longer until liquid is absorbed and rice is cooked through.

3

Turn off heat, stir in lime zest, and let sit for 4–5 minutes.

4

Taste test, add additional lime juice if desired.

5

Serve with lime wedges to squeeze on individual portions.

Chef's Notes

Water
It’s helpful to have 1–2 tbsp boiled water on hand, in addition to the ½ cup used to cook the rice, to moisten the rice as it sits before serving.

Serving Suggestion
Try with the Zucchini Chickpea Tomato Curry.

Recipe from eat, drink & be vegan by Dreena Burton adapted for WHOLE Life Club (WLC)

Ingredients

 1 cup organic brown basmati rice (uncooked)
 1 can light coconut milk (BPA-free)
 ½ cup water (see Chef’s notes)
 2 tbsp organic lime juice (+½ Tbsp as desired, freshly squeezed, zest before juicing)
 ¼ tsp salt (optional)
 1 ½ tsp organic lime zest (zest before juicing)
 lime wedges (for serving)

Directions

1

In a saucepan, combine rice, coconut milk, water, lime juice (start with 2 tbsp), and salt if using.

2

Bring to a boil on high heat, stir, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 35–40 minutes, or longer until liquid is absorbed and rice is cooked through.

3

Turn off heat, stir in lime zest, and let sit for 4–5 minutes.

4

Taste test, add additional lime juice if desired.

5

Serve with lime wedges to squeeze on individual portions.

Coconut-Lime Basmati Rice