Easy Coconut Rice
This incredibly Easy Coconut Rice Recipe is slightly sweetened, filled with classic coconut flavor and the perfect hint of zesty lime.
Servings 8
Ingredients
- 2 cups Jasmine rice, uncooked
- 14 ounce can full fat unsweetened coconut milk
- 1 ⅓ cups coconut water
- ⅓ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, optional
- 1 tablespoon sweetener of your choice
- Zest and juice of 2 limes
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Pour the Jasmine rice into a fine mesh sieve and rinse well under cold water until the water runs clear, then set aside.
- Pour the rice, coconut milk, salt and sweetener into a saucepan and bring to a simmer.
- Cover with a tight fitting lid and simmer for 15-17 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and leave covered for 10 minutes.
- Remove the lid, fluff with a fork and stir in the shredded coconut, (optional) chopped cilantro, lime juice and zest, then serve.
*Make sure to scroll up and read the post for substitutions, additions and helpful tips for making this recipe.
Nutrition Facts
Easy Coconut Rice
Amount per Serving
Calories
208
% Daily Value*
Fat
4
g
6
%
Saturated Fat
3
g
19
%
Carbohydrates
39
g
13
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
1
g
1
%
Protein
4
g
8
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
*Nutritional data is provided as a courtesy and is accurate to the best of my knowledge. You can verify it using the nutrition calculator of your choice. All data is based on net carbs, without sugar alcohol: Swerve, Erythritol, Monk Fruit or Allulose.
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