Coconut Rice and Peas

This very simple to make rice dish blends the tropics together with baby green peas. The result a lovely side dish to enjoy with just about anything. It is especially good with the grilled red snapper kabobs.
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Coconut Rice and Peas

A simple side dish with a Caribbean flavor with just a hint of coconut.

Course Side Dish

Cuisine Antigua and Barbuda

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes minutes

Total Time 25 minutes minutes

Servings 4

Calories 206kcal

Author International Cuisine

Ingredients

• 1 cup basmati rice
• 2 cups coconut water
• ½ cup frozen peas or fresh if you can find them

Instructions

• Rinse rice per package directions
• Cook substituting coconut water for regular water
• Bring to boil
• Cover and simmer until rice is tender and water absorbed 15-20 minutes
• Stir in the fresh or frozen peas
• Serve warm

Nutrition

Calories: 206kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 129mg | Potassium: 397mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 139IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 1mg