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Island Coconut Pepper Rice

Island Coconut Pepper Rice - A Tropical Escape on Your Plate

Island Coconut Pepper Rice is a delightful vegetarian dish that features fluffy jasmine rice in creamy coconut milk with vibrant peppers.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Tropical, Vegetarian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Rice
  • 1 cup Jasmine Rice Basmati or long-grain rice can be used as a substitution.
  • 1 cup Coconut Milk Full-fat coconut milk is recommended for richness.
  • 1 cup Water
For the Sauté
  • 2 tablespoons Coconut Oil Vegetable oil can be substituted.
  • 1 medium Onion Yellow or white onion works perfectly here.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced.
For the Vegetables
  • 1 medium Green Bell Pepper Yellow or orange bell peppers can be used as a substitution.
  • 1 medium Red Bell Pepper Feel free to use just one type if you prefer.
For Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Turmeric Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes Optional for extra spiciness.
For Garnish
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Coriander Leaves If unavailable, fresh parsley is a great substitute.
  • 2 wedge Lime Serve on the side.

Equipment

  • Medium Saucepan
  • large skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium saucepan, combine jasmine rice, coconut milk, and water. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat, then reduce heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for 15-20 minutes.
  2. In a large skillet, heat coconut oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
  3. Add minced garlic, diced green bell pepper, and diced red bell pepper to the skillet. Cook for 5-6 minutes until peppers soften.
  4. Incorporate freshly ground black pepper, salt, turmeric powder, and optional red pepper flakes into the sautéed vegetables. Stir for 1-2 minutes.
  5. Fold the cooked rice mixture into the sautéed vegetables in the skillet. Cook on low heat for an additional 2-3 minutes.
  6. Garnish with freshly chopped coriander leaves and serve warm with lime wedges on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 500mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 80mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Avoid stirring the rice while it simmers to prevent a gummy texture. Adjust spice levels to your taste, and feel free to add proteins like shrimp or chicken for a heartier meal.

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