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Coconut Carrot and Cashew Rice Pilaf

September 11, 2017 By Patricia 12 Comments

Coconut Carrot and Cashew Rice Pilaf is a delicious side dish that’s easy to make. Just pull out a few staples from your fridge and pantry, and you’re set.

Coconut Carrot and Cashew Rice Pilaf is a great side dish that's easy to make. Use the staples from your pantry to put this rice dish together!

Did you have a good weekend? Mine was pretty uneventful. When I think of what’s happening in Florida, the Caribbean, Houston, and in the parts of the country experiencing fires, “uneventful” is just fine with me. You can be sure I have everyone in those areas in my thoughts.

I always think of rice as part comfort food, part something to make in a pinch, and part perfect side dish. Coconut Carrot and Cashew Rice Pilaf is so tasty, I could have eaten it as my main course!

Coconut Carrot and Cashew Rice Pilaf is great as a side dish or as a main dish. Serve it on Meatless Monday, or any day of the week!

This dish fits the bill for all three of those categories, for sure. Because it’s a little rich thanks to the coconut milk, it is also filling and flavorful. I love that it’s dotted with pretty colors from the carrots and red bell pepper.

Curry powder adds another component to this dish that pairs nicely with the coconut milk, for sure. Toss in some cashews, and you’ve got just the right touch of crunch.

Coconut Carrot and Cashew Rice Pilaf is a side dish to dig into! You'll love the flavors in this rice pilaf!

This rice pilaf comes together so quickly, you could definitely reach for it when you’re in a pinch, but still want a delicious dish. If you’re like me, you’ll have the ingredients on hand in your fridge and cupboards. I always have a few cans of coconut milk in the pantry. If you don’t, I highly recommend it.

You can use coconut milk to make this Cherry, Almond & Coconut Overnight Oats with Chia for breakfast, or use it to make Grilled Spicy Coconut-Lime Shrimp Skewers for dinner, or maybe this Vegan Chocolate-Almond Mousse with Coconut Whipped Topping for dessert! 

Coconut Carrot and Cashew Rice Pilaf is a fabulous and flavorful side dish. You'll love how easy this rice pilaf is to make, too!

Whether you serve this dish as a side with fish or chicken, or you make it your main course, this rice pilaf is delicious! It’s perfect to serve on Meatless Monday with a nice salad or even soup. After all, I hear it’s getting chilly in a few places around the country — just not here (groan).

Coconut Carrot and Cashew Rice Pilaf is a colorful and flavorful side dish. This rice pilaf is so easy to make, and so delicious!

You’ll love Coconut Carrot and Cashew Rice Pilaf. I hope you put it on your list of things to make soon!

Coconut Carrot and Cashew Rice Pilaf is a flavorful and easy-to-make side dish perfect any night of the week. You'll love the flavors and colors in this rice pilaf!

Patricia Conte/Grab a Plate

Serves Serves 4-6

Coconut Carrot and Cashew Rice Pilaf
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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 cup carrot, diced
  • 1/2 red bell pepper, membrane and seeds removed, diced
  • 1/4 cup white onion, diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 cup jasmine rice
  • 1-1/4 cups coconut milk, divided
  • 1-1/4 cups water, divided
  • 1 teaspoon yellow curry powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/3 cup toasted cashew pieces
  • 2 green onions, chopped small, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Add the oil to a large skillet over medium heat. When hot, add the carrot, bell pepper, onion, and uncooked rice. Stir and cook for several minutes or until the vegetables begin to soften.
  2. Stir often, and scrape the rice from the bottom of the pan so it doesn’t burn.
  3. Add 1 cup of coconut milk and 1 cup of water to the skillet. Add the garlic, curry powder, cumin, ginger, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Stir, and bring the mixture to a boil.
  4. Let the mixture boil for just a minute or so, then cover the skillet, reduce the heat to low, and cook for 10 minutes.
  5. Add the remaining coconut milk and water to the skillet, stir, and cook for five more minutes.
  6. Stir in the cashew pieces and remove the skillet from the heat.
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Filed Under: Dinner, Gluten Free, Lunch, Recipes, Vegan, Vegetarian Tagged With: gluten free, Meatless Monday, rice dishes, rice pilaf, Side dish, Vegan

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Comments

  1. Sharon says

    September 11, 2017 at 7:10 pm

    Yummm! I love chashews. I don't use them enough in my cooking so I can't wait to try this rice pilaf out! Thanks for sharing!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      September 29, 2017 at 5:33 pm

      Thanks, Sharon! I hope you try this soon!
      Reply
  2. Ruthie Ridley says

    September 11, 2017 at 7:45 pm

    This looks divine and easy for me to try!!!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      September 29, 2017 at 5:33 pm

      Thanks, Rutie! Totally easy (and tasty)!
      Reply
  3. Ant says

    September 11, 2017 at 9:53 pm

    I made this the other night and added a little nutmeg to the mix. Came out great! My toddler loved it too.
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      September 29, 2017 at 5:32 pm

      So good to hear! Thanks for the feedback, Ant, and glad you both enjoyed!
      Reply
  4. Cat says

    September 12, 2017 at 2:11 am

    Mmmm this rice pilaf looks so tasty! Cannot wait to try to have some at home!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      September 29, 2017 at 5:32 pm

      Thanks, Cat! Hope you try it and enjoy!
      Reply
  5. jessica says

    September 12, 2017 at 11:32 am

    sounds like an easy dish to toss together which happen to be my favorite!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      September 29, 2017 at 5:32 pm

      Absolutely (and absolutely)! Thanks, Jessica!
      Reply
  6. Denay DeGuzman says

    September 13, 2017 at 2:42 am

    I love colorful, festive foods. This gorgeous Rice Pilaf looks amazingly delicious! From your beautiful images I can tell that it's tender, moist and packed with flavor. A perfect side dish for any meal.
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      September 29, 2017 at 5:31 pm

      Thanks very much, Denay! Hope you give this a try!
      Reply

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Growing up surrounded by my Italian family it was always, "grab a plate" whenever anyone came to visit. Food was always a celebration, even everyday meals, and I like it that way. I try to make each meal memorable with my recipes for mainly meatless, mostly healthy, and easy-to-make dishes (with sweet treats in between).

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