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.

Total
35 min
Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Serves
2
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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
Rinse basmati rice, then simmer with coconut milk and 1/2 cup water, covered, for 15 minutes; rest 5 minutes.
- 2
Meanwhile, trim green beans and slice chilies.
- 3
Heat avocado oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; sauté garlic, ginger, and chilies for 1 minute.
- 4
Add green beans and stir-fry 5-6 minutes until crisp-tender.
- 5
Stir in coconut aminos and toss to coat.
- 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
| Protein | 8 g |
| Carbohydrate | 68 g |
| Fat | 19 g |
| Fiber | 6 g |
| Sugar | 6 g |
| Sodium | 580 mg |
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