Low Fat Rice Recipes - Mint Cilantro and Coconut Rice Recipe

Low Fat rice side dishes- try this Mint-Cilantro & Coconut Rice recipe...

RECIPES: SIDE DISHES - RICE and POTATO
Mint- Cilantro and Coconut Rice

Mint, Cilantro and Coconut Rice

An interesting combination makes for a delicious side-dish...

2 tsp		olive oil
1 cup		uncooked basmati rice
¼ cup		sliced green onions
¾ cup		fat-free, low-sodium chicken broth
¼ cup		light coconut milk
½ tsp		kosher salt
¼ tsp		freshly ground black pepper
2 Tbs		chopped fresh mint
2 Tbs		chopped fresh cilantro

Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add rice; sauté 3 minutes. Add onion; sauté 1 minute. Add broth, milk, salt and pepper; stir. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 17 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender, stirring once after 10 minutes. Stir in mint and cilantro; cover and let stand 5 minutes.

Servings: 5

Yield: about 3/4 cup per serving

Nutrition Facts


Amount Per Serving
Calories		183.90
Calories From Fat (23%)		42.82
		% Daily Value
Total Fat 4.97g		8%
Saturated Fat 2.86g		14%
Cholesterol 0.00mg		0%
Sodium 251.60mg		10%
Potassium 131.96mg		4%
Carbohydrates 31.01g		10%
Dietary Fiber 1.15g		5%
Sugar 0.56g
Sugar Alcohols 0.00g
Net Carbohydrates 29.85g
Protein 3.44g		7%

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