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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
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 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