Basil-Scented Coconut Jasmine Rice with Toasted Cashews

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Fluffy jasmine rice infused with fragrant coconut milk and fresh basil, topped with crunchy toasted cashews for a delightful texture contrast. This Thai-inspired rice and grain recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 30 minutes, pairs jasmine rice, coconut milk, water for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 5 min Cook: 25 min Serves 4 Thai cuisine 280 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Rinse 1 cup jasmine rice under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch.
  2. Step 2: In a medium saucepan, combine rinsed rice, 1 cup coconut milk, 1 cup water, and 1/2 tsp salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
  3. Step 3: Once boiling, reduce heat to low, cover tightly, and simmer for 15 minutes until the liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.
  4. Step 4: Remove the saucepan from heat and let the rice steam, covered, for an additional 10 minutes.
  5. Step 5: While the rice is resting, heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add 1/3 cup raw cashews and toast for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently until golden and fragrant. Remove from heat.
  6. Step 6: Fluff the cooked rice with a fork and gently fold in 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves.
  7. Step 7: Transfer rice to a serving bowl and sprinkle toasted cashews on top for a crunchy finish.

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