How to Make Coconut Lime Rice

Coconut Lime Rice is the dinner addition you’ve been missing! Make it tonight with just 4 main ingredients and a rice cooker!

This Coconut Lime Rice is…

• Easy
• Tangy
• Creamy
• Delicious!

Rice: A Wonder Grain!

Rice is an amazing, versatile ingredient. It can be sweet or savory – stirred into a rich risotto, rolled up with fresh fish, or infused with sugary mangoes. It is packed with carbohydrates which our bodies need to function, as well as many other nutrients like fiber and B vitamins. Diets that include rice are associated with some of the longest lived people on earth – it is an amazing longevity food!

There are many different types of rice, ranging from long to short-grained and in a rainbow of colors! For this recipe we recommend using either basmati or sushi rice. The taste is slightly different per variety, but the biggest difference is the texture. Basmati is long-grained and will be fluffier, while sushi rice, (short-grained), will be stickier. Cook the rice that would best pair with your other menu items. 

Rice is spiced and eaten in so many ways around the world, but our Coconut Lime Rice is a staple recipe to return to. Toss everything into a rice cooker and it’s good to go!

Ingredients for the Coconut Lime Rice

Rice – Our favorites are basmati and sushi! There is only a slight difference in taste, the biggest contrast is in texture. 

Coconut Milk – Coconut milk is a star in this recipe as it gives a nutty flavor and creamy texture to the rice. At the store, look for organic and full-fat coconut milk in a can. If your can of coconut milk has separated, mix it with a fork or blend to reintegrate. 

Lime Juice & Zest – The taste of lime adds such a lovely tang to the coconut rice, creating a deliciously tropical dish!

Salt & White Pepper – Salt and pepper complete the seasoning profile for the coconut lime rice. For this recipe we use White Pepper because it has a brighter flavor which compliments the lime. 

Variations

Spicy: Add 1/2 chopped hot pepper to the rice cooker and get ready for a spicy kick!

*Insert popular chain restaurant name*: Chop up a handful of cilantro and mix into the rice once it’s cooked for a very familiar tasting dish.

Diet compatibility and allergens

This Coconut Lime Rice recipe is very allergen-friendly, however does not agree with several types of diets. See below for the complete list and recommended substitutions.

Diet	Recipe compatible as written?	Recommended substitutions
Keto	No.	Cauliflower rice (cook according to instructions, then mix with lime juice + zest and a scoop of coconut cream).
Paleo	No.	See note above.
Whole30	No.	See note above.
Gluten-free	Yes.
Vegetarian	Yes.
Vegan	Yes.
Low Sodium	No.	Omit salt.
Dairy-free	Yes.
Mediterranean	No.	Brown rice.
Low FODMAP	Yes.
Atkins	No.	Brown rice.
Allergen	Present in recipe?	Recommended substitutions
Milk	No.
Eggs	No.
Fish	No.
Shellfish	No.
Tree nuts	Yes (according to FDA).	Whole Milk or Heavy Cream.
Peanuts	No.
Wheat (Gluten)	No.
Soy	No.
Sesame	No.

How to Make Coconut Lime Rice

Step One: Prep rice according to packaging. Then add all ingredients into the rice cooker and turn on. 

Step Two: When the rice cooker finishes cooking, fluff the rice with a fork and serve warm. Enjoy!

Note – To cook this rice on the stove top, add all ingredients into a pot and bring to a boil. Simmer, stirring often, until rice is thoroughly cooked, ~25 minutes. Fluff with a fork and serve warm. Enjoy!

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