Easy, Light Coconut Rice

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cups long grain rice
  • 2 cups chicken stock
  • 1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk (not cream of coconut)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup green onion, chopped

Instructions

  1. In a large saucepan, heat oil and saute uncooked rice for 2 minutes or until edges start to turn slightly white, stirring constantly to avoid burning it.
  2. Stir in stock and coconut milk. Stir to combine then add salt.
  3. Bring mixture to a boil then reduce to a simmer for approximately 20 minutes or until rice is fully cooked and liquid are absorbed. Remove from heat and stir in chopped green onions.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

380 kcal 19% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 3.1g 6% DV
Total Fat 31.9g 41% DV
Carbs 22.4g 8% DV
Fiber 2.1g 8% DV
Sugar 1.7g 3% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9791.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 204mg 4% DV
Cholesterol 0.5mg

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 12.5mcg 1% DV
Vitamin C 5.4mg 6% DV
Calcium 31.5mg 2% DV
Iron 1.3mg 7% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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