JASMINE RICE WITH COCONUT & CHERRIES

Jasmine Rice with Coconut & Cherries image

Our favorite coconut jasmine rice deserves a bit of color and sweetness. We add cherries, peanuts and orange zest. That does the trick. -Joy Zacharia, Clearwater, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

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

Steps:

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 291 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 332mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.