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.

Author Melody Tijerina

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/