Vibrant Dragon Fruit Coconut Rice

This vibrant side dish was inspired by a craving for coconut rice, but is a bit more on the sweeter side and has a pop of color. It's sweet and sticky, as coconut rice should be, with a bit of fruity flavor from the dragonfruit. Serve topped with black sesame seeds, an additional squeeze of lime juice, and sliced avocado.

VIBRANT DRAGONFRUIT COCONUT RICE [VEGAN]

INGREDIENTS

• 3/4 can coconut milk
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 2 cups jasmine rice
• 1/2 cup pineapple juice
• 2  cup water
• 1/2 packet defrosted pink dragonfruit
• 1/2 squeeze lime
• Avocado and black sesame seeds, for garnish (optional)

PREPARATION

1. In a bowl combine the coconut milk, lime, pineapple juice, and sea salt. If you don’t have pineapple juice simply press the fresh pineapple through a sieve and extract the juice.
2. In a pot over high heat add 2 cups of water and the pineapple coconut mixture. Once boiling add rice, then reduce to a simmer leaving the lid on top. Leave covered without peaking, and then gently fluff with a fork and toss in the room temperature pink dragonfruit. Top with a fresh squeeze of lime. (For more of a pink color, toss in additional defrosted pink dragonfruit.)

http://www.onegreenplanet.org/vegan-recipe/vibrant-dragonfruit-coconut-rice/