Description
Delicious Tropical Island Coconut Pepper Rice for Easy Dinners
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Jasmine Rice (substitute with basmati for different flavor)
- 1 cup Coconut Milk (opt for full-fat for best creaminess)
- 1 cup Water
- 1 tablespoon Coconut Oil (can be swapped with olive or vegetable oil)
- 1 Green Bell Pepper (try yellow or orange varieties for sweetness)
- 1 Red Bell Pepper
- 1 Onion (yellow or sweet onions work best)
- 2 cloves Garlic (fresh cloves are preferred)
- ½ teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- ½ teaspoon Turmeric Powder (adjust to spice preference)
- ½ teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes (optional for a spicy kick)
- ¼ cup Fresh Coriander Leaves (sprinkle on top)
- 2 Lime Wedges (squeeze before serving)
Instructions
- Combine jasmine rice, coconut milk, and water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat, watching closely to prevent overflow.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, allowing the rice to absorb the liquid until it is tender and fluffy.
- Heat coconut oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté chopped onion for 3-4 minutes until it becomes translucent and aromatic.
- Add minced garlic and sliced bell peppers to the skillet, cooking for 5-6 minutes until the peppers are tender and vibrant in color.
- Season the mixture with freshly ground black pepper, salt, turmeric, and optional red pepper flakes for a delightful kick.
- Gently combine the cooked rice with the vegetable mixture, taking care not to mash the rice. Toss them together until well mixed.
- Cook together on low heat for an additional 2-3 minutes to allow all the flavors to meld beautifully.
- Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve with lime wedges for an extra burst of flavor.
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: Coconut Rice, Pepper Rice, Tropical Rice, Easy Dinner