Thai Coconut Rice Recipe with Fresh Ingredients Plus Flavor
When Holly was creating this Thai Coconut Rice recipe for her new healthy cookbook, Eating Well Through Cancer, she wanted a light, fresh flavorful recipe. We need to include more vegetables into our diet and that’s what eating healthy and cancer prevention are about. All the fresh ingredients combined with balsamic rice and drizzled with a Peanut Sauce made this Thai rice recipe a favorite.
| Servings 10 (1-cup) servings |
- 1 1/2 cups jasmine rice
- 1 can lite coconut milk 15-ounce
- 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 cup water
- 1 large red bell peppers cored and chopped
- 2 cups shredded red cabbage
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1/2 cup chopped red onion
- 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions
- Ginger Peanut Sauce recipe follows
Ingredients
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- In medium nonstick pot, mix together rice, coconut milk, garlic, and water. Cook according to package directions.
- In bowl, combine all remaining chopped vegetables. When rice is done, fluff with fork and add chopped vegetables. Serve with Ginger Peanut Sauce (see recipe below).
Calories 140, Calories from Fat 15%, Fat 2g, Saturated Fat 1g, Cholesterol 0mg, Sodium 30mg, Carbohydrates 27g, Dietary Fiber 2g, Total Sugars 3g, Protein 2g, Dietary Exchanges: 1 1/2 starch, 1 vegetable
| Servings 10 (1-Tablespoon) servings |
- 1/3 cup peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger or 3 teaspoons freshly grated ginger
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 teaspoon sesame oil
- Water to thin
Ingredients
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- In small microwave-safe bowl, combine peanut butter and honey, and microwave 15 seconds or until peanut butter thins. Add ginger, rice vinegar, and sesame oil.
- Stir and thin with water to desired consistency.
Calories 73, Calories from Fat 61%, Fat 5g, Saturated Fat 1g, Cholesterol 0mg, Sodium 41mg, Carbohydrates 5g, Dietary Fiber 1g, Total Sugars 4g, Protein 2g, Dietary Exchanges: 1/2 starch, 1 fat
Nutritional Nugget: Coconut milk is dairy, lactose, soy and nut free, making it a good option for those allergic to dairy and nuts.
Easy Coconut Rice Contains Good For You Ingredients!
Eating Well Through Cancer Cookbook was just released in an updated edition with an easier-to-read format and new recipes. This Thai Coconut Rice recipes with peppers, carrots, cabbage and ginger is in the Healthy Eating Chapter.
There’s a great selection of recipes for healthy eating which is cancer prevention. Best of all all the recipes are family-friendly so everyone can enjoy the same food! Find more recipes for cancer patients on Team Holly’s healthy food blog.
Bringing over meals prepared out of the home is important to those going through cancer treatment especially when cooking smells might cause nausea, limiting their nutrition intake.
Thai Coconut Rice Medley is Vegetarian, Gluten-free and Diabetic-friendly Cancer Recipes
How can this coconut rice recipe be so delicious and also so good for you? In Holly Clegg’s cookbook, Eating Well Through Cancer, people want more information about the recipes. You will find a “V” for vegetarian recipes, “G” for gluten-free recipes and “D” for diabetic-friendly. This fabulous recipe is vegetarian, gluten-free and diabetic-friendly! Best of all, it is DELICIOUS!
Stock Your Kitchen for this Recipe
Porcelain Bowls, 4 Pack Round, Dishwasher & Microwave Safe
OXO Good Grips Zester and GraterOXO Good Grips Hand-Held Mandoline Slicer,White
Turn Thai Coconut Rice into Tomorrow’s Healthy Dinner
Thai Coconut rice recipe makes a lot so you have options to use it for another meal! For a heartier entree, top with shredded Rotisserie chicken or serve it with the amazing Glazed Salmon recipe from KITCHEN 101 cookbook.
The Glazed Salmon complements the jasmine rice, fresh vegetables and the Ginger Peanut Sauce. Another option is to create a wrap with this coconut rice mixture. Heat the rice in the microwave a little after you have refrigerated the leftovers.
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