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Coconut Mango Rice

A tropical savory-sweet Caribbean rice blend that goes great with grilled chicken, pork and seafood or anything with jerk seasoning! Try this risotto-style coconut mango rice tonight.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 248 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1½ teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 firm, ripe mango peeled and diced into 1/2" pieces
  • ⅓ cup golden raisins
  • ⅓ cup red onion chopped
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • ¼ cup orange juice
  • ½ cup unsweetened coconut milk
  • 1¾ cup water + more as needed
  • 1 cup rice
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 green onion, finely sliced

Instructions

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  1. In a small saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium high heat.  Add the onions and saute until tender and slightly transclucent.   Add the golden raisins and mango and cook, stirring occasionally 1-2 minutes until raisins are slightly plump.  Don't overstir -- you don't want the mango to fall apart.  Remove from heat and set aside.
  2. In a large saucepan, heat the butter, cinnamon, orange juice, coconut milk and water over medium-high heat until it reaches a boil.  Stir in the rice and return to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer (about medium-low), stirring very frequently.  Cook until the liquid has been absorbed and the rice is tender.  If the liquid evaporates and the rice still hasn't cooked, add water in ¼ cup increments and continue cooking until rice is tender.  Remove from heat.
  3. Gently fold the mango mixture into the rice mixture, so it doesn't break apart the mangoes.  Sprinkle with green onion and serve.

Notes

  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-5 days.

Nutrition Information

Calories 248kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 38g (13%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Cholesterol 10mg (3%) Sodium 140mg (6%) Potassium 215mg (6%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 10g (20%) Vitamin A 455IU (9%) Vitamin C 16.3mg (18%) Calcium 27mg (3%) Iron 0.8mg (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 248

% Daily Value*

Calories 248kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 38g 13%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 10mg 3%
Sodium 140mg 6%
Potassium 215mg 5%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 10g 20%
Vitamin A 455IU 9%
Vitamin C 16.3mg 18%
Calcium 27mg 3%
Iron 0.8mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.