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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

2 cups fat-free milk
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups uncooked instant white rice
1/4 cup sliced almonds (about 1 ounce)
1/2 teaspoon coconut extract

Preparation

  1. 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.

  2. 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

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