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Fragrant Coconut Rice with Chili Green Beans

A quick Thai-style dinner of basmati rice simmered in coconut milk with red chili, garlic, and crisp green beans.

Fragrant Coconut Rice with Chili Green Beans

Total

35 min

Prep

10 min

Cook

25 min

Serves

2

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Servings

Recipe serves 2

Ingredients

  • 1 cup dry Basmati rice
  • 1 cup Canned coconut milk
  • 8 oz Green beans
  • 3 cloves Garlic
  • 2 Fresh red chilies
  • 1 tablespoon grated Fresh ginger
  • 2 tablespoons Coconut aminos
  • 1 tablespoon Avocado oil
  • 1/4 cup Fresh basil(optional)
  • 1 Lime

Instructions

  1. 1

    Rinse basmati rice, then simmer with coconut milk and 1/2 cup water, covered, for 15 minutes; rest 5 minutes.

  2. 2

    Meanwhile, trim green beans and slice chilies.

  3. 3

    Heat avocado oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; sauté garlic, ginger, and chilies for 1 minute.

  4. 4

    Add green beans and stir-fry 5-6 minutes until crisp-tender.

  5. 5

    Stir in coconut aminos and toss to coat.

  6. 6

    Fluff the rice, serve topped with green beans, torn basil, and a lime wedge.

Nutrition per serving

Calories

480

24% of a 2,000 kcal day

Protein8 g
Carbohydrate68 g
Fat19 g
Fiber6 g
Sugar6 g
Sodium580 mg

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