Coconut Water-Lime Rice Pilaf

This quick and easy coconut water-lime rice pilaf side dish includes jasmine rice, carrots, green onions, and cilantro.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 290 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ cup shredded carrots
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• 3 tablespoons butter, divided
• 1 cup uncooked jasmine rice
• 1 lime, quartered
• 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
• 2 cups coconut water
• 2 limes, juiced, divided

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 1-quart covered baking dish with 1 tablespoon butter.

Step 2

Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in jasmine rice and cook until slightly golden, 3 to 4 minutes. Pour in coconut water. Season with salt. Mix in juice of 1 lime. Reduce to a simmer and stir occasionally until liquid begins to be absorbed, about 5 minutes. Transfer to the prepared baking dish.

Step 3

Bake, covered, in the preheated oven until the coconut water is completely absorbed, about 20 minutes.

Step 4

Remove the cover and add carrots, green onions, cilantro, and remaining lime juice. Fluff with a fork; cover and let stand for 5 minutes. Serve with lime wedges.