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Healthy Colombian Coconut Rice with Salmon & Salad

Cook: 10min
Recipe 1

HEALTHY COLOMBIAN COCONUT RICE RECIPE (VEGAN)

119cal

Ingredients

for 15 servings (of about 1/3 cup each):

  • 1 can (13.5oz) lite coconut milk
  • 2 cups long grain brown rice, uncooked
  • 1 teaspoon stevia in the raw (OR 1 tablespoon coconut sugar or raw cane sugar)
  • 1/3 cup raisins, optional
  • 1 teaspoon allspice * (optional, my addition)
  • 3 cups of water
  • sea salt & pepper to taste
  • Garnish:
    • coconut flakes

Steps

Step 1

Set a large pan/pot on low heat and add about 3/4 of the lite coconut milk (make sure the majority of the fat gets added first). Bring it to a simmer and continuously stir. As the liquid reduces, you’re left with a thick coconut paste. Continue stirring, scraping the pan to prevent any sticking, and keeping it on low heat. Once the paste begins to curdle and turn brown, then it’s ready. This should take about 25 minutes. Be patient – it’s worth it!

Step 2

Add the brown rice, raisins and the remaining coconut milk.  Give it a good stir for about 3 minutes, then add the stevia (or coconut/cane sugar) and a little allspice if desired. Cover and cook for about 20 minutes until the rice is fluffy.  Note: add more water as needed to ensure the rice cooks and does not burn.  

Step 3

Season to taste with sea salt & pepper and garnish.

for 1 of 15 servings

Calories119cal
Protein2g
Fats2g
Carbs22g
Fiber1g
Sugar2g
Recipe 2

GRILLED SALMON RECIPE

Cook 10min
241cal

Ingredients

for 3 servings:

  • three 6oz wild salmon filets, raw
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tablespoon cumin
  • 1 pinch of sea salt, 3 pinches of pepper
  • grapeseed or olive oil spray

Steps

Step 1

Season the salmon with the seasonings, then set a nonstick skillet on medium heat. Spray it with olive oil or grapeseed oil, then add the salmon filets once it’s hot. Sear the salmon on both sides for about 4 to 5 minutes each, careful not to let it burn or stick to the skillet. Use the fat from the salmon as gravy and bathe the salmon in it while it cooks.

Step 2

Once the salmon is cooked to desired readiness, remove it from the heat.

Calories241cal
Protein34g
Recipe 3

MIXED SALAD WITH ORANGE DIJON VINAIGRETTE RECIPE

81cal

Ingredients

for 1 serving:

  • 1 cup mixed greens
  • 1 cup chopped lettuce
  • 5 cherry tomatoes, sliced in halves
  • 1/3 cup cucumber slices
  • 1/3 cup red onion slices
  • Vinaigrette:
    • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
    • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
    • juice from 1/2 orange or tangelo
  • Garnish
    • cracked pepper

Calories81cal
Protein1g
Carbs15g
Fiber3g
Sugar9g