Description
Light Coconut Mango Rice is a vibrant, tropical dish that transforms any meal into a sunny escape. This delightful recipe combines creamy coconut milk with juicy mango and fragrant jasmine rice, creating a refreshing side or main course perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk
- 1 ripe mango, diced
- 2 tbsp chopped cilantro
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Rinse jasmine rice under cold water until clear.
- In a saucepan, combine rinsed rice, coconut milk, and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
- Let sit covered for an additional 5 minutes.
- Fluff with a fork and stir in cilantro and lime juice.
- Gently fold in diced mango just before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg