Coconut Curry Rice and Vegetables

5 from 13 votes

Coconut Curry Rice and Vegetables

Coconut Curry Basmati Rice and vegetables is a healthy gluten-free, vegetarian meal that is delicious and full of flavor. Quick cooking and low in fat and calories. The coconut and curry add wonderful flavor to the Basmati rice and vegetables.

Course Main Dish, Vegetarian

Cuisine Healthy

Keyword meatless meal

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

Total Time 45

Servings servings

Calories 207kcal

Author Eileen Kelly

Ingredients

1 cup Royal Basmati Rice
13.5 oz can, light coconut milk
¾ cup water
1 tablespoon coconut oil
2 cloves minced garlic
1 teaspoon grated ginger
2 stalks green onion,chopped
1 cup broccoli florets, chopped
1 cup zucchini, diced
½ cup carrots, julienned into 2 inch matchsticks
½ cup diced celery
1 cup sliced mushrooms
1 cup vegetable stock
1 Tablespoon curry powder
½ teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 cup snow peas
½ teaspoon ground coriander
½ -1 teaspoon chili powder
salt and pepper, to taste
½ cup chopped cilantro, garnish optional

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Instructions

In a medium bowl, soak the Royal Basmati Rice for at least 15 minutes in water. While rice is soaking, cut the vegetables as instructed above. Once vegetables are prepared and the rice is soaked, drain the rice of the water and rinse to remove any extra starch.
Into a medium saucepan, add the Basmati Rice, 1 cup of the light coconut milk, and ¾ cup of water. Place saucepan, uncovered over high heat, bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Let liquid reduce slightly below rice level, reduce heat and cover with a lid. Simmer for about 15-20 minutes.
While rice is cooking, in a saucepan over medium heat, add the coconut oil. Add the minced garlic, grated ginger, chopped green onions, chopped broccoli, diced zucchini, julienne carrots, celery, and mushrooms. Saute till soft, about 5 minutes.
To the saucepan, add the remaining light coconut milk from the can, vegetable stock, curry powder, ground turmeric, cumin, coriander, red chili powder, and salt and pepper to taste. Let simmer for about 8 minutes. Then add in the snow peas and continue to simmer for another 3-5 minutes. Check the veggies for desired tenderness.
Recheck your seasonings and adjust if needed. Adjust seasonings as necessary. Some may like more chili powder. Serve immediately and add chopped cilantro as a garnish.

Notes

all nutritional value is estimated. This can fluctuate due to portion size and ingredients.

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