Best 6 Zucchini With Rice And Coconut Milk Recipes

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If you're looking for a flavorful and healthy vegetarian dish, then you need to try zucchini with rice and coconut milk. This delicious and easy-to-make dish is packed with flavor and is sure to please everyone at your table. The combination of tender zucchini, fluffy rice, creamy coconut milk, and aromatic spices creates a satisfying meal that is perfect for any occasion. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner in the kitchen, this recipe is sure to become a favorite in your household. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to enjoy a delightful culinary experience.

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ZUCCHINI WITH RICE AND COCONUT MILK RECIPE - (4.5/5)



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Provided by ladygourmet

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 - 4 cups of zucchini - sliced
1 onion - sliced thin
3 cloves of garlic - chopped
Healthy handful of fresh basil - sliced
1 cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon - lemon juice
13.5 oz can of coconut milk
3/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
1 1/2 tsp. curry powder
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 cups uncooked rice

Steps:

  • Heat a sauce pan with the olive oil and add the onion, garlic and zucchini. Let this sauté for about 1 minute. Add the chicken broth, lemon juice, fresh basil and seasonings. Simmer this on low until the zucchini become soft and the onion is transparent. This will take about 30 - 35 minutes. Add the coconut milk with the zucchini is cooked. Simmer for another minute or two and adjust the seasonings to taste. Prepare the rice as directed.

CARIBBEAN COCONUT RICE



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This fragrant coconut rice pilaf goes especially well with Indian, Asian, and Caribbean entrées. It's so good and so simple, though, you'll probably find yourself making it often to accompany weeknight meals.

Provided by JenniH76

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 teaspoons unsalted butter
2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger
1 clove garlic, minced
1 (3 inch) cinnamon stick
1 cup uncooked jasmine rice
¾ cup water
¾ cup light coconut milk
1 teaspoon white sugar
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon grated lime zest
⅛ teaspoon ground white pepper
¼ cup shredded unsweetened coconut, toasted

Steps:

  • Melt butter in saucepan over medium heat. Add ginger, garlic, and cinnamon stick, and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in rice, and sauté until rice grains are opaque, about 2 minutes. Add water, coconut milk, sugar, salt, lime zest, and white pepper and bring to a simmer. Stir once, cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Fluff rice with a fork, cover, and let rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with toasted coconut, if using.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 277.1 calories, Carbohydrate 42.9 g, Cholesterol 5.1 mg, Fat 9.7 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 4.1 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 248.9 mg, Sugar 1.5 g

BASMATI COCONUT RICE WITH MUSHROOMS AND ZUCCHINI



Basmati Coconut Rice With Mushrooms and Zucchini image

Boiled rice is fine but often improves when other ingredients are added. The mushrooms and zucchini add texture and flavour to this dish. It is also a lot more colourful, serve with chicken dishes and curries.

Provided by Brian Holley

Categories     Long Grain Rice

Time 17m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups basmati rice, washed and drained
2 tablespoons dessicated unsweetened coconut
3 1/2 cups water
1 chicken stock cube
1 teaspoon cumin seed (optional)
1 ounce butter
1 lemon, rind of, grated
6 ounces button mushrooms, quartered
1 zucchini, cut into matchsticks
1 ounce butter

Steps:

  • Melt 1 oz of butter in a medium sized pan and fry the rice and cumin seeds till the rice is translucent.
  • To the rice add the coconut, stock cube and lemon rind, and water. Bring to the boil, stir rice ONCE, reduce heat cover the pan and cook for 12 minutes turn heat off and leave to stand.
  • While the rice is cooking :-.
  • Melt the other oz butter in a frying pan and fry the mushrooms and zucchini till just soft. Add to the rice and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 509.9, Fat 19, SaturatedFat 11.8, Cholesterol 30.6, Sodium 390, Carbohydrate 76.5, Fiber 5.4, Sugar 2.9, Protein 10.1

BASMATI RICE WITH COCONUT MILK AND GINGER



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A perfectly cooked pot of plain white rice is a beautiful thing indeed. But basmati rice that's been cooked in a mixture of chicken broth and coconut milk then seasoned with a little chopped fresh ginger and scallions? That's borderline transcendent. The ginger doesn't overpower the rice here - you'll taste the mellow coconut first and the kicky notes of ginger second - so it makes an ideal accompaniment to stir-fries and braises.

Provided by Amanda Hesser

Categories     easy, quick, side dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups Basmati rice
1 1/2 cups coconut milk
1 cup chicken broth
1 teaspoon kosher salt, more to taste
3 scallions, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons finely chopped ginger
Fresh red chile, sliced, for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • Place rice in a fine strainer, and rinse with cold water until water runs clear. Transfer to a medium saucepan. Add 1 cup water, coconut milk, chicken broth and salt. Cover, and place over medium-high heat. Bring liquid to a boil, then reduce and simmer until liquid has been absorbed and rice is tender, about 15 minutes.
  • Remove from heat, and stir in scallions and ginger. Add a little more coconut milk if rice is too dry. Season to taste with salt. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 532, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 80 grams, Fat 19 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 10 grams, SaturatedFat 16 grams, Sodium 574 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram

INDONESIAN COCONUT RICE WITH CHICKEN AND ZUCCHINI



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Food and Wine: "Luscious is the word for this Indonesian version of chicken and rice. Coconut milk spiced with cumin and coriander cooks into this rice and sauces the whole dish." "A flamboyant gewurtztraminer is in its element with spices such as coriander and cumin. Look to one from Alsace for full body, a delicate rose-petal aroma, and spicy apricot flavor."

Provided by Stephanie Z.

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons cooking oil
8 chicken thighs
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 large onion, cut into thin slices
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 1/2 cups long-grain rice
1 2/3 cups unsweetened coconut milk (1 13 oz can)
1 3/4 cups water
1 lb zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch dice
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/3 cup chopped cilantro (optional)

Steps:

  • In a large deep frying pan or Dutch oven, heat the cooking oil over moderately high heat. Sprinkle the chicken with 1/2 tsp of the salt and 1/4 tsp of the pepper. Put the chicken in the pan and brown well on both sides, about 8 minutes in all. Remove. Pour off all but 1 T of the fat. Reduce the heat to moderately low.
  • Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic, and cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the coriander, cumin, rice, and the remaining salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
  • Stir in the coconut milk and the water. Add the chicken and bring to a simmer. Cover and cook over low heat, stirring the rice two or three times, until the rice and chicken are almost donw, about 20 minutes.
  • Stir in the zucchini, cover, and cook until done, about 7 minutes longer. Stir the lemon juice and cilantro into the rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 938.3, Fat 56.6, SaturatedFat 27.1, Cholesterol 157.9, Sodium 1337.9, Carbohydrate 67.4, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 3.8, Protein 41.4

SWEET COCONUT RICE



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Delicious sweet coconut rice that can be thrown in a rice cooker or done on the stove. This is great when paired with a Thai green curry or stir-fry! Ideally, make this with either jasmine rice or long-grain white rice.

Provided by Melucy

Categories     Side Dish     Rice Side Dish Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 ½ cups long-grain white rice
1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk
1 ¼ cups water
1 teaspoon white sugar, or more to taste
1 tablespoon shredded coconut, or to taste

Steps:

  • Stir rice, coconut milk, and water together in a saucepan. Dissolve sugar into the liquid.
  • Bring the mixture to a simmer, reduce heat to medium-low, place a cover on the saucepan, and simmer until the majority of the liquid has been absorbed by the rice, 15 to 20 minutes. Leaving saucepan on the burner, turn heat off and let rice steam until sticky, about 5 to 10 minutes more. Garnish with shredded coconut.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 455.6 calories, Carbohydrate 59.9 g, Fat 21.7 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 19 g, Sodium 21.8 mg, Sugar 1.6 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right zucchini: Look for firm, deep green zucchini with no blemishes.
  • Wash the zucchini thoroughly: Scrub the zucchini with a vegetable brush to remove any dirt or debris.
  • Cut the zucchini into uniform pieces: This will help them cook evenly.
  • Cook the zucchini over medium heat: This will help prevent the zucchini from burning.
  • Stir the zucchini frequently: This will help ensure that the zucchini cooks evenly.
  • Add the coconut milk and rice: Once the zucchini is cooked, add the coconut milk and rice. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the rice is cooked through.
  • Season to taste: Add salt, pepper, and other seasonings to taste.
  • Garnish with fresh herbs: Serve the zucchini with rice and coconut milk garnished with fresh cilantro or basil.

Conclusion:

Zucchini with Rice and Coconut Milk is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The zucchini is tender and flavorful, the rice is fluffy and creamy, and the coconut milk adds a rich and exotic flavor. This dish is sure to please everyone at your table.

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