Jasmine Rice with Coconut & Cherries

This favorite coconut jasmine rice deserves a bit of color and sweetness. We add cherries, peanuts and orange zest. That does the trick.
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Cook time:
Serves: 6
Calories per serving: 222
Ingredients:
Cook time:
Serves: 6
Calories per serving: 222
2 1/2 cups water
1 tablespoon olive oil
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups uncooked jasmine rice
1/3 cup dried cherries
1/4 cup chopped salted peanuts
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted
Directions:
In a large saucepan, bring water, oil and salt to a boil. Stir in rice; return to a boil, stirring once. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until water is absorbed, 15-17 minutes.
Stir in cherries, peanuts and orange zest; let stand, covered, 10 minutes. Sprinkle with coconut.
Source: tasteofhome.com
Stir in cherries, peanuts and orange zest; let stand, covered, 10 minutes. Sprinkle with coconut.
Source: tasteofhome.com
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