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Coconut rice in a pan with green beans, peas and coriander with a wooden spoon on a pink background with coriander on a chopping board.
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5 from 9 votes

Creamy Coconut Rice with Loaded Greens

Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: mains, meal prep
Cuisine: Asian
Servings: 5
Calories: 618kcal
Cost: £0.94

Ingredients

  • 100 g shallots, thinly sliced (£0.90/2)=(£0.45)
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced (£0.39/2)=(£0.20)
  • 2 tbsp fresh ginger, finely grated (£0.50)
  • 500 g rice, thoroughly washed (£0.48)
  • 400 ml coconut milk (£1.00)
  • 300 g frozen green beans, defrosted (£0.85/2)=(£0.43)
  • 200 g frozen peas (£1.25/2)=(£0.63)
  • 150 g frozen spinach (£1.50/2)=(£0.75)
  • Handful of fresh coriander (£0.55/2)=(£0.28)

Cupboard Essentials

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 700 ml vegetable stock
  • Optional chilli flakes
  • Salt & Pepper

Instructions

  • To a large/deep non-stick frying pan, add the shallots, garlic and ginger. Season with salt, pepper and chilli flakes. Fry on a medium heat for 3 minutes, or until fragrant.
  • Next, add the rinsed rice, coconut milk, stock and green beans. Stir to combine and cover with a lid. Cook for 6 minutes over a medium to low heat.
  • Then remove the lid and stir in the peas and frozen spinach. Season generously with salt and pepper and stir to combine. Pop the lid on and cook for a further 5 minutes.
  • Remove the lid and scatter fresh coriander over the fragrant rice to serve. Optionally top with fresh chilli flakes.

Nutrition

Calories: 618kcal | Carbohydrates: 95g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 20g