Turmeric Coconut Rice and Greens
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Nutrition balance score
Unbalanced
Glycemic Index
51
Low
Glycemic Load
26
High
Nutrition per serving
Calories423.5 kcal (21%)
Total Fat21.2 g (30%)
Carbs51.8 g (20%)
Sugars2.3 g (3%)
Protein8.5 g (17%)
Sodium99.2 mg (5%)
Fiber4.7 g (17%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
6 servings

2 cupsbasmati rice
rinsed

1can coconut milk

5cloves garlic
minced

0.25sweet onion
minced

1 tspturmeric

1 tspblack pepper

1 ½ cupsfrozen spinach
cooked and drained

1 cupfrozen peas
cooked and drained
Coconut Topping
Instructions
Step 1
In Dutch oven, toast the coconut flakes and sesame seeds over medium heat until fragrant and light brown, 3-5 minutes. Remove to a small bowl. Toss with lime zest. Wipe out Dutch oven.
Step 2
Add 2 tbsp olive oil to the Dutch oven and sauté the onion, turmeric, and black pepper over medium high heat for 3 minutes. Add the garlic. Sauté for another 3 minutes.
Step 3
Add the rice, the can of coconut milk, and one can of water (using the now empty can of coconut milk) to the Dutch oven. Stir. Heat to boiling. Cover and simmer 15 minutes.
Step 4
When the rice finishes cooking, add the cooked and drained spinach and peas. Salt to taste.
Step 5
Serve with coconut flake mixture sprinkled on top and lime wedges squeezed over the rice. Pairs well with fish.
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