Coconut Turmeric Rice with Greens

Another rice dish! Change out the vegetable option to match whatever is in your fridge: frozen or fresh broccoli, Swiss chard, spinach, grated carrots…

And serve on its own - it’d also make a wonderful side to fish.

Coconut Turmeric Rice with Greens

by Ali Slagle

Ingredients:
2 cups long-grain rice, such as jasmine or basmati
½ cup unsweetened coconut flakes
1 tablespoon white or black sesame seeds
2 tablespoons coconut oil
1 scallion, thinly sliced, white and green parts separated
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
½ teaspoon black pepper, plus more as needed
1 (14-ounce) can full-fat coconut milk
Pinch of saffron (optional)
Kosher salt
1 medium bunch kale, spinach or Swiss chard (or one bag of frozen chopped broccoli)
1 lime