Coconut Water-Lime Rice Pilaf Recipe

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Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 30 mins

Total: 45 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Coconut Water-Lime Rice Pilaf Recipe

Ingredients

3 tablespoons butter

divided

1 cup uncooked jasmine rice

2 cups coconut water

1 teaspoon salt

2 limes

juiced

divided

½ cup shredded carrots

2 tablespoons chopped green onions

2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

1 lime

quartered

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 1-quart covered baking dish with 1 tablespoon butter.

Step 2

Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in a large deep skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in jasmine rice and cook until slightly golden 3 to 4 minutes. Pour in coconut water. Season with salt. Mix in juice of 1 lime. Reduce to a simmer and stir occasionally until liquid begins to be absorbed about 5 minutes. Transfer to the prepared baking dish.

Step 3

Bake covered in the preheated oven until the coconut water is completely absorbed about 20 minutes.

Step 4

Remove the cover and add carrots green onions cilantro and remaining lime juice. Fluff with a fork; cover and let stand for 5 minutes. Serve with lime wedges.

Nutritional Information

Coconut Water-Lime Rice Pilaf Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 290.3

% Daily Value *

Protein: 4.7g 9%

Carbohydrates: 49.1g 16%

Dietary Fiber: 3.6g 14%

Sugars: 1.6g

Fat: 9g 14%

Saturated Fat: 5.7g 29%

Cholesterol: 22.9mg 8%

Vitamin A Iu: 3024.1IU 61%

Niacin Equivalents: 0.4mg 3%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 5%

Vitamin C: 17mg 28%

Folate: 12mcg 3%

Calcium: 53.6mg 5%

Iron: 1.1mg 6%

Magnesium: 35.4mg 13%

Potassium: 408.4mg 11%

Sodium: 781.3mg 31%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 7%

Calories From Fat: 81.1

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.