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Squash Blossom Coconut Brown Rice

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 378 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup sprouted brown rice A sticky rice variety like Calrose will yield better results
  • 1 1/2 cup coconut milk, full fat Equivalent of 1 standard can
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 1/2 cup fresh squash blossoms About 20 blossoms (use as many as you want)
  • 2 large scallions sliced on the bias (optional)
  • 1 tsp. sea salt
  • 1 dash fresh cracked black pepper

Instructions
 

  • This recipe is best using a rice cooker. Place the rice, coconut milk, and water in the rice cooker, cover, and set to cook.
  • While the rice is cooking, take your squash blossoms and remove the stem and tough end of blossom at the stem end. Gently julienne remaining tender blossoms. Be careful not to squish and bruise the blossoms too much.
  • When the rice is ready, gently stir in salt and pepper for seasoning. Then fold in the julienned squash blossoms. Taste for seasoning adjustments, and place the lid back on the steamer. Let the entire mixture sit for about 5-10 more minutes.
  • Remove lid and enjoy after letting the flavors meld.

Notes

You can also add in the following optional flavor enhancements: 1 tsp. fresh ginger, 2 chopped scallions, 1 tbsp. ground turmeric, 1 cinnamon stick (during steaming). Don't be afraid to experiment and have fun.
I personally love the simple flavor of just the squash blossom, creamy coconut, and sea salt.
For more nutritional integrity, be sure to use whole, in-tact brown rice, sprouted brown rice, and-or any heirloom variety.
 
Nutrition Facts
Squash Blossom Coconut Brown Rice
Amount per Serving
Calories
378
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
18
g
28
%
Saturated Fat
 
13
g
81
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
0.01
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
0.01
g
Sodium
 
595
mg
26
%
Potassium
 
76
mg
2
%
Carbohydrates
 
49
g
16
%
Fiber
 
3
g
13
%
Sugar
 
4
g
4
%
Protein
 
7
g
14
%
Vitamin A
 
800
IU
16
%
Vitamin C
 
5.8
mg
7
%
Calcium
 
30
mg
3
%
Iron
 
1.8
mg
10
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutrition

Calories: 378kcalCarbohydrates: 49gProtein: 7gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.01gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.01gSodium: 595mgPotassium: 76mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 5.8mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1.8mg
Keyword coconut brown rice, heirloom rice, sprouted brown rice, squash blossoms, vegan, vegetarian
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