GLUTEN-FREE COCONUT GINGER RICE

Gluten-Free Coconut Ginger Rice image

This sweet yet savory side dish is a quick and easy way to bring Island flavors to mealtime.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 1/2 cups Progresso™ reduced-sodium chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
2/3 cup reduced-fat (lite) coconut milk (not cream of coconut)
1 tablespoon grated gingerroot
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/3 cups uncooked regular long-grain rice
1 teaspoon grated lime peel
3 medium green onions, chopped (3 tablespoons)
3 tablespoons flaked coconut, toasted
Lime slice

Steps:

Heat broth, coconut milk, gingerroot and salt to boiling in 3-quart saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir in rice. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer about 15 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed; remove from heat.
Add lime peel and onions. Fluff rice, lime peel and onions lighly with fork to mix. Garnish with coconut and lime slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180, Carbohydrate 30 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 350 mg