Coconut-Scented Rice with Almonds
Using a small amount of crushed dry-roasted almonds lets you distribute their nutty flavor throughout this dish without adding much fat.
Recipe information
Yield
serves 8, 1/2 cup per serving
Ingredients
Preparation
Step 1
In a medium saucepan, bring the milk and salt to a boil over medium-high heat, about 12 minutes.
Step 2
Stir in the rice. Return to a boil, about 1 minute. Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, for 5 to 6 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed.
Step 3
Meanwhile, in a small skillet, dry-roast the almonds over medium heat for about 4 minutes, or until just fragrant, stirring frequently. Remove from the skillet so they don’t burn. Let cool for 1 minute. Using the back of a spoon or fork, finely crush the almonds, or wrap them loosely in plastic wrap and crush with a rolling pin or the side of a glass.
Step 4
Add the coconut extract to the rice, fluffing with a fork. Stir in the almonds.
nutrition information
Step 5
(Per Serving)
Step 6
Calories: 127
Step 7
Total Fat: 2.0g
Step 8
Saturated: 0.0g
Step 9
Trans: 0.0g
Step 10
Polyunsaturated: 0.5g
Step 11
Monounsaturated: 1.0g
Step 12
Cholesterol: 1mg
Step 13
Sodium: 101mg
Step 14
Carbohydrates: 22g
Step 15
Fiber: 0g
Step 16
Sugars: 3g
Step 17
Protein: 5g
Step 18
Dietary Exchanges
Step 19
1 1/2 Starch