Hello readers,
This week, I'm presenting two tropically-inspired recipes — one savory, one sweet!
First up, coconut lime rice. It's an easy side dish featuring pantry-friendly ingredients. It can be served warm or at room temperature, so it's ideal for grilling season or summer cookouts.
Next, I'm sharing this tropical granola studded with dried pineapple, dried papaya, and coconut flakes. It's unique, delicious and makes an excellent afternoon snack.
Enjoy!
Weeknight Dinner: One-Pot Coconut Lime Rice
This coconut lime rice is an easy one-pot side dish with a subtle coconut flavor, a hint of lime, and lots of fresh cilantro.
Jasmine rice simmers in a heavenly blend of coconut milk, water, and a touch of salt for a soft, tender, and slightly fluffy consistency. A squeeze of lime and a handful of cilantro balances the buttery richness of the coconut.
It's a perfect pairing for grilled seafood or meats, and it's very hands-off, so you can focus on preparing any entrees.
IMPORTANT TIP: Electric burners retain heat much longer than gas burners, which can scorch the rice. To prevent this, pre-heat a separate burner to low heat as the rice boils. Once the rice comes to a boil, turn the heat off, transfer the pot to the burner on low heat, and cook for 20 minutes. Remove from the heat, then let the rice sit for 10 minutes, covered.
Grab the full recipe below. ↓
Weekend Project: Tropical Granola with Dried Fruit and Coconut
Try this delicious granola recipe with a tropical twist featuring macadamia nuts, dried fruit, coconut, and a hint of ginger.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
It's simple and easy. This granola recipe is just as easy as any other homemade granola, and it uses common pantry ingredients, saving you an extra trip to the grocery store.
It has a delicious tropical flavor, thanks to a mix of dried fruit, macadamia nuts, coconut chips, and hints of ginger.
It's versatile. My favorite way to serve it? For breakfast, in a yogurt bowl, with freshly chopped tropical fruit and spoons of crunchy granola. But there are SO many applications for this granola. You can pack it for a hike, enjoy it atop a smoothie bowl, or even make a parfait.
Get the full recipe below. ↓
That’s all for this week!
-Karishma