Easy Vegan Coconut Rice

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 3 tablespoons oil
• 1/2 onion, diced
• 1 teaspoon lemongrass, diced (optional)
• 2 cups rice
• 2 1/2 cups water
• 1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk
• 1/4 cup lightly toasted coconut flakes (optional)

Recipe

• 1 in a large frying pan, sautee the onion in the oil for 3-5 minutes. add rice and lemongrass and cook for about two minutes, until rice is toasted, stirring frequently and adding more oil if needed.
• 2 carefully add water to rice.
• 3 allow to boil before reducing heat and covering. continue to stir occasionally for about 15 minutes.
• 4 add coconut milk and cook 10-15 more minutes, until rice is cooked through.
• 5 top with toasted coconut flakes, if desired, and enjoy!