Black Beans And Coconut-Lime Rice Recipe

Name: Black Beans And Coconut-Lime Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup sweetened flaked coconut; 1 1/2 cups chicken broth; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 3 tablespoons butter, divided; 1 1/4 cups uncooked basmati rice; 1 small onion, chopped; 1 poblano pepper, diced; 2 (15-oz.) cans black beans, drained and rinsed; 2 teaspoons chili powder; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 lime; 2 green onions, thinly sliced; 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro; Toppings: lime wedges, diced mango, sliced radishes, sliced fresh jalapeno peppers, sour cream

Servings: persons

1 cup sweetened flaked coconut
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons butter, divided
1 1/4 cups uncooked basmati rice
1 small onion, chopped
1 poblano pepper, diced
2 (15-oz.) cans black beans, drained and rinsed
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 lime
2 green onions, thinly sliced
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Toppings: lime wedges, diced mango, sliced radishes, sliced fresh jalapeno peppers, sour cream

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1. Preheat oven to 350u00b0. Bake coconut in a single layer on a baking sheet 8 to 10 minutes or until toasted.
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2. Bring broth, next 2 ingredients, 2 Tbsp. butter, and 1 cup water to a boil in a 2-qt. saucepan. Stir in rice. Cover, reduce heat to low, and cook 15 to 20 minutes or until rice is tender and water is absorbed.
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3. Meanwhile, melt remaining 1 Tbsp. butter in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat; add onion and poblano pepper, and saute 5 minutes or until tender. Stir in black beans, chili powder, cumin, and 3/4 cup water. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, 15 minutes.
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4. Grate zest from lime, avoiding pale bitter pith, into a bowl; squeeze juice from lime into bowl.
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5. Fluff rice with a fork. Fold lime zest and juice, coconut, green onions, and cilantro into hot cooked rice. Serve bean mixture over rice with desired toppings.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup sweetened flaked coconut, 1 1/2 cups chicken broth, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and more.

Yes, Black Beans And Coconut-Lime Rice falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Black Beans And Coconut-Lime Rice

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