Heart-Healthy Coconut Milk Rice
Transform your mealtime with this Heart-Healthy Coconut Milk Rice, a fragrant dish that's as nourishing as it is delicious. Made with fiber-rich brown basmati rice, creamy light coconut milk, and a medley of vibrant spices like turmeric and cumin, this recipe is designed to support heart health without sacrificing flavor. A touch of olive oil infuses richness, while fresh cilantro and green peas add a burst of color and nutrients. Perfectly simmered and lightly spiced, this one-pot dish is ideal as a wholesome side or stand-alone vegetarian main. Ready in just 40 minutes, it’s as easy to prepare as it is satisfying to eat—a nutritious twist on classic coconut rice that your family will love!
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Ingredients
- 1 cup brown basmati rice
- 1 cup light coconut milk
- 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, finely grated
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 0.5 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- 0.5 cup green peas
Directions
Step 1
Rinse the brown basmati rice under cold water until the water runs clear. This removes excess starch and prevents the rice from becoming too sticky.
Step 2
In a medium saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the cumin seeds and sauté for about 30 seconds until they crackle and release their aroma.
Step 3
Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the saucepan and sauté for another minute until fragrant.
Step 4
Stir in the rice, ensuring it is well coated with the oil, garlic, ginger, and cumin.
Step 5
Add the light coconut milk, water, salt, turmeric powder, and stir to combine all ingredients.
Step 6
Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat. Once it starts boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan, and let simmer for 20 minutes.
Step 7
After 20 minutes, add the green peas over the rice. Do not stir, simply cover again and allow to continue cooking for another 5 minutes.
Step 8
Turn off the heat and let the rice sit with the lid on for an additional 5 minutes to finish steaming and to allow the flavors to meld.
Step 9
Fluff the rice gently with a fork, mix in the chopped fresh cilantro, and serve warm as a tasty heart-healthy side or main dish.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (782.6g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 529.7 |
| Total Fat 27.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 12.1g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1241.8mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 66.2g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 8.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 7.3g | |
| Protein 13.0g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 104.2mg | 0% |
| Iron 7.9mg | 0% |
| Potassium 545.8mg | 0% |
Source of Calories