I made this Brown Coconut Rice last night and it was a big hit with the family and it wad just as easy to make as regular rice but a special little extra. I originally found this recipe on Pinterest If you want more healthy meal ideas for you active family click here to the Runner’s Take Your Mark board on Pinterest
This would go great with a grilled fish and a light salad Bon A Petite !
Here is the recipe Courtesy of Skinnytaste.com
Brown Coconut Rice with Cilantro
Ingredients:
- 1 cup uncooked brown rice (brown jasmine, basmati or short grain works well)
- 1 cup lite coconut milk (Thai Kitchen)
- 1 1/4 cup water
- 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
- 1 garlic clove, crushed
- 1/4 tsp salt, or more to taste
- 2 tbsp sweetened grated coconut
- 3 tbsp cilantro
Directions:
In a medium sized heavy pot, add coconut milk, rice, water, ginger, garlic, salt and coconut; bring to a bowl over medium heat.
Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer until all liquid evaporates, about 40-45 minutes. Remove from heat, keep covered for 10 more minutes. Fluff with a fork; toss with cilantro.
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