Easy Coconut Lime Rice Recipe

Ingredients

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

Instructions

1. Rinse the rice thoroughly under cold water until the water runs clear; drain well.
2. In a large skillet, heat coconut oil and butter over medium-high heat. Add the rice and coconut flakes; cook, stirring constantly, for 3 to 4 minutes until lightly toasted. Stir in lime juice, followed by coconut milk, chicken broth, lime zest, and salt. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
3. Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and cook for 20 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed. Remove from the heat and let it rest, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff the rice gently with a fork and season with pepper to taste before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 160 kcal
• Fat Content: 12 g
• Fiber Content: 1 g
• Sugar Content: 2 g
• Sodium Content: 201 mg
• Protein Content: 2 g
• Cholesterol Content: 3 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 13 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 10 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g