Coconut-Lime Rice

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: milk

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

jasmine rice

🥗Healthier: brown rice

💰Cheaper: white rice

Brown rice is healthier but takes longer to cook.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: fresh lime juice

💰Cheaper: lemon juice

Lemon juice is more readily available and less expensive.

cilantro

💰Cheaper: parsley

Parsley offers a similar fresh flavor at a lower cost.

Rinse 1 cup of jasmine rice under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch.

In a medium-sized heavy-bottom pan, combine 3/4 cup of unsweetened coconut milk, 1 cup of water, 1 teaspoon of pink Himalayan salt, and 1 tablespoon of butter; turn the heat to medium-high.

Once the mixture begins to boil, add the rinsed jasmine rice and stir gently.

Cover the pot loosely and reduce the heat to medium-low; let it cook for 10-12 minutes until all the liquid is absorbed.

After cooking, fluff the rice with a fork to separate the grains.

Zest one lime and add the zest to the rice, then squeeze in about 1 tablespoon of lime juice.

Optionally, add a few dried coriander flakes for extra flavor before serving.

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