Coconut Rice (Nigerian Style) Recipe

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Coconut Rice (Nigerian Style)
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Directions:

  1. Boil the rice in water for about 10-15 minutes (enough were it's not too soft - because we will be cooking it some more).
  2. Heat the vegetable oil in a cooking pot.
  3. Add the onions and stir with black pepper for one minute.
  4. Add diced tomatoes, habaneros, and coconut milk with the sea salt and cover to cook for about 7 minutes (or when the mixture comes to a boil).
  5. Add the rice and stir and cover for about 7 minutes (or when the rice is almost dry).
  6. Add the green peppers and let simmer until the rice has absorbed all the juices.
  7. Enjoy!
  8. *note feel free to add more salt and pepper to your taste.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 338.77 Kcal (1418 kJ)
Calories from fat 159.8 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 17.76g 27%
Sodium 586.05mg 24%
Potassium 140.77mg 3%
Total Carbs 41.91g 14%
Sugars 0.8g 3%
Dietary Fiber 1.56g 6%
Protein 4.04g 8%
Vitamin C 16.4mg 27%
Iron 2.1mg 12%
Calcium 14.5mg 1%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 295.54 Kcal (1237 kJ)
Calories from fat 139.41 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15.49g 27%
Sodium 511.27mg 24%
Potassium 122.81mg 3%
Total Carbs 36.57g 14%
Sugars 0.7g 3%
Dietary Fiber 1.36g 6%
Protein 3.53g 8%
Vitamin C 14.3mg 27%
Iron 1.9mg 12%
Calcium 12.6mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 7.9
    Points
  • 9
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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