Creamy Coconut Rice with Loaded Greens
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Cook Time15 minutes mins
Total Time20 minutes mins
Course: mains, meal prep
Cuisine: Asian
Servings: 5
Calories: 618kcal
Cost: £0.94
- 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
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.
Calories: 618kcal | Carbohydrates: 95g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 20g