Coconut Lime Rice Recipe

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Ingredients:

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3 cups water
2 cups sweetened flaked coconut
1 tbsp olive oil
1 cup basmati rice
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
2 tbsp lime juice

Directions:

Combine water and coconut in a small saucepan and simmer over medium heat for 5 minutes.
Place a strainer over a small bowl and strain coconut mixture into bowl; reserving liquid, discarding coconut solids. You should have 2 cups coconut milk. Set aside.
In a skillet heat oil and then add rice, stirring over medium heat until rice changes color (7-10 minutes).
Stir in the reserved coconut milk and bring mixture to a boil.
Stir in salt, pepper and lime juice.
Cover and reduce heat to a simmer.
Simmer for 20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	122.92 Kcal (515 kJ)
Calories from fat	59.1 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.57g	10%
Sodium	237.12mg	10%
Potassium	62.59mg	1%
Total Carbs	16.06g	5%
Sugars	0.06g	0%
Dietary Fiber	1.02g	4%
Protein	1.18g	2%
Vitamin C	0.9mg	2%
Iron	9.8mg	54%
Calcium	10.1mg	1%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	106.61 Kcal (446 kJ)
Calories from fat	51.26 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.7g	10%
Sodium	205.66mg	10%
Potassium	54.29mg	1%
Total Carbs	13.93g	5%
Sugars	0.05g	0%
Dietary Fiber	0.89g	4%
Protein	1.02g	2%
Vitamin C	0.8mg	2%
Iron	8.5mg	54%
Calcium	8.8mg	1%

* 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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