Vegan Coconut Veggie Rice

Category: Vegetarian Dishes

Serves: 6

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked brown rice, quinoa, or other whole grain
  • 1 cup light coconut milk, divided
  • 1/2 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 3/4 cup onion, diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon yellow mustard powder
  • 2-4 cups spinach, washed adn coarsely chopped
  • 1 cup cooked garbanzo beans, drained well or canned beans, rinsed and drained
  • 3/4 cup cashews, toasted until golden brown
  • 1 1/4 Tablespoons Bragg’s liquid aminos or soy sauce (gluten free if needed)
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • Pinch cayenne pepper
  • Sea salt and pepper, to taste
 

Directions

  1. Warm rice in a large saucepan with 1/2 cup coconut milk and a small amount of water.
  2. While rice warms, place oil in a large pan on medium high heat.
  3. Add onion, garlic, cumin and mustard and cook for 5 minutes or until onions are translucent. Add spinach and cover until wilted.
  4. Remove lid and add remaining ingredients. Cook until heated through, stirring occasionally.
 

Nutrition Facts

Calories 223, Fat 11g (Sat Fat 3g), Cholesterol 0mg, Sodium 420mg, Carbohydrates 28g, Fiber 3.5g, Protein 7g

About EB Nutrition
EB Nutrition was founded by Elizabeth Blumberg, RD, LDN, CPT in June of 2003. Elizabeth earned her degree in Clinical Nutrition and Food Science from Auburn University in 1996. For the past 20 years, she has been working in the Washington, D.C./Metro area as a registered dietitian, nutrition consultant, professional speaker, and fitness enthusiast. She has been featured on NBC4, named in Washingtonian Magazine as one of the top dietitians in the DC-metropolitan area, and featured in People Magazine.
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