Coconut Lime Rice Recipe

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Coconut Lime Rice
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Ingredients
10
Count
Nutrition
283
Calories
Total time
50
Minutes
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Ingredients:

  • 1 cup basmati rice , rinsed well
  • 1 small onion, sliced thin
  • 13 1/2 oz coconut milk
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1 lime , juice of
  • salt and pepper

Directions:

  1. Rinse rice well, and let drain in colander. Set aside.
  2. Heat oil and butter in 2 quart saucepan on medium heat. Add onions and cook until brown. Remove from oil and drain on paper towels.
  3. Add rice to remaining butter and oil, and cook until light brown, stirring frequently. Watch closely so it doesn't burn.
  4. Add coconut milk, broth, onion, cinnamon, sugar. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and cook approximately 20 minutes stirring occasionally.
  5. You may find the rice sticking to the pan, but scrape it up and stir it inches.
  6. When rice is done, add the lime juice, turn off heat, and let sit for about 5 minutes. Stir and serve.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 282.92 Kcal (1185 kJ)
Calories from fat 199.4 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 22.16g 34%
Cholesterol 5.09mg 2%
Sodium 82.22mg 3%
Potassium 227.16mg 5%
Total Carbs 22.47g 7%
Sugars 3.02g 12%
Dietary Fiber 2.35g 9%
Protein 2.72g 5%
Vitamin C 7.3mg 12%
Iron 17.2mg 95%
Calcium 20.5mg 2%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 184.71 Kcal (773 kJ)
Calories from fat 130.18 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14.46g 34%
Cholesterol 3.32mg 2%
Sodium 53.68mg 3%
Potassium 148.31mg 5%
Total Carbs 14.67g 7%
Sugars 1.97g 12%
Dietary Fiber 1.54g 9%
Protein 1.78g 5%
Vitamin C 4.8mg 12%
Iron 11.2mg 95%
Calcium 13.4mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 7
    Points
  • 8
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • low cholesterol

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