Cumin, Lime Coconut Rice:
I serve the intensely flavored rice with more subdued dishes like grilled vegetables. I strive to create contrast and balance on the plate, so I roast veggies with olive oil and a dash of salt and then serve with the flavorful citrus rice dish, allowing the rice to brighten the entire plate.
Ingredients
- 1 Creamy Cilantro Rice, recipe linked below
- 1 tsp organic ground cumin seeds, crushed
- 1/4 cup organic rinsed cilantro
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 1/2 tsp salt
- zest from one lime.
Instructions
- Add crushed cumin seeds, lime, salt and cilantro into a small blender. Blend. I use a Nutribullet for just about everything. You could simply whisk in a measuring cup, but I like to add it to the blender to finely chop the cilantro and create a lovely bright green vinaigrette. Taste it. Adjust the flavors as you deem appropriate.
- Stir the vinaigrette into the rice. The rice should take on a lovely green color. (see photo above). If you had too much rice and not enough vinaigrette don't hesitate to simply make a second batch of the vinaigrette and add it to the rice. Top the final dish with a little extra lime zest.
Notes
Here is the Creamy Cilantro Rice Recipe:
http://hathaheart.com/creamy-cilantro-rice/
This recipe pairs well with grilled vegetables and spicy chipotle black beans or black bean and corn salad
Here is a recipe for Chipotle Black Beans:
http://hathaheart.com/chipotle-black-beans-2/
Here is a recipe for Black Bean and Corn Salad:
http://hathaheart.com/black-bean-corn-salad-with-chipotle-vinaigrette/
It also pairs well with sautéed greens and a simple legume.
Here is a recipe for Basic Chickpeas:
http://hathaheart.com/basic-chickpeas-2/
