Green Coconut Rice

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon peeled, minced fresh ginger
• 1 cup basmati rice
• 1 cup water
• 1 teaspoon salt, divided
• 2 cups light coconut milk, divided
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 2 cups baby spinach
• 1 teaspoon sugar

Preparation

1. Heat oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Sauté ginger and 1 cup rice 30 seconds. Stir in 1 cup water, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1 cup coconut milk; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and cook 15 minutes, or until tender. Puree 1 cup coconut milk, 1/2 teaspoon salt, lime juice, spinach, and sugar in a blender. Fold into rice.