Spicy Coconut Rice Pilaf Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 tbsp canola oil
1 small onion, chopped
1 tbsp chopped jalapeno pepper
1 cup basmati rice
2 cups water or 2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 tsp salt
1 tbsp butter
3/4 cup toasted unsweetened dried shredded coconut

Directions:

Heat oil over medium-high heat in a medium saucepan.
Add onion and jalapeno pepper; cook, stirring occasionally, until onion starts to soften, about 3 minutes.
Stir in rice and cook 1 minute.
Add water or stock and salt.
Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, until liquid is absorbed and rice is cooked through, about 15 to 20 minutes.
Remove pan from heat.
Toss in butter and coconut.
Cover and steam 5 minutes longer.
Fluff with a fork and serve.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	359.85 Kcal (1507 kJ)
Calories from fat	106.62 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	11.85g	18%
Cholesterol	7.63mg	3%
Sodium	887.42mg	37%
Potassium	109.72mg	2%
Total Carbs	61.71g	21%
Sugars	36.69g	147%
Dietary Fiber	1.87g	7%
Protein	2.44g	5%
Vitamin C	2.9mg	5%
Iron	24.1mg	134%
Calcium	20.8mg	2%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	144.24 Kcal (604 kJ)
Calories from fat	42.74 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.75g	18%
Cholesterol	3.06mg	3%
Sodium	355.72mg	37%
Potassium	43.98mg	2%
Total Carbs	24.74g	21%
Sugars	14.71g	147%
Dietary Fiber	0.75g	7%
Protein	0.98g	5%
Vitamin C	1.2mg	5%
Iron	9.7mg	134%
Calcium	8.3mg	2%

* 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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salty
savory
bitter
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

7.8

Points
10

PointsPlus

Good Points

saturated fat free,
low cholesterol

Bad Points

High in Sodium

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