With hints of spring in the air, I am craving light, fresh foods. One of my favorites is rice bowls with lots of fresh produce and grilled proteins. Adding some simple seasonings to the rice can take your rice bowl from basic to AMAZING!

Easy Coconut Lime Rice is the perfect base or side to go with so many dishes! The subtle flavor of the coconut milk, fresh cilantro, and brightness of the lime enhance the fragrance and flavors of Basmati rice. 

The other thing I love is how easy it is to make this! Five minutes of prep and then let the rice cooker do the work! Try it with my Grilled Mahi Mahi and top it with grilled asparagus or a variation of my Pineapple Salsa!

How to Make Easy Coconut Lime Rice

  • Prepare Rice

    Put the uncooked rice into a bowl and rinse until the water runs clear. Drain and put into the rice cooker.

  • Add

    Add the coconut milk, stock, and chopped cilantro. Stir to mix. Cook on the white rice setting.

  • Rest

    Once the rice cooker switches to warm, open the lid and let the rice sit for 10 minutes to allow the extra steam to evaporate.

  • Fresh Lime

    Drizzle the lime juice over the top and fluff the rice.

  • Garnish

    Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with your favorite dishes. Enjoy!

Easy Coconut Lime Rice

Belinda Bartholomew
Easy Coconut Lime Rice is the perfect base or side to go with so many dishes! The subtle flavor of the coconut milk, fresh cilantro, and brightness of the lime enhance the fragrance and flavors of Basmati rice.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups basmati rice uncooked
  • 1 13.5 oz. can organic coconut milk
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken or vegetable stock
  • 1 handful cilantro chopped
  • 2 Tbsp. lime juice juice of 1 lime
  • Cilantro for garnish

Instructions
 

Instructions:

  • Put the uncooked rice into a bowl and rinse until the water runs clear. Drain and put into the rice cooker.
  • Add the coconut milk, stock, and chopped cilantro. Stir to mix. Cook on the white rice setting.
  • Once the rice cooker switches to warm, open the lid and let the rice sit for 10 minutes to allow the extra steam to evaporate.
  • Drizzle the lime juice over the top and fluff the rice.
  • Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with your favorite dishes. Enjoy!
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Belinda Bartholomew

One of my favorite things about food is that it brings people together! I love learning the history and tradition of recipes and then updating them to bring in healthy swaps and bright fresh flavors.

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