Coconut-Lime Rice with Roasted Sweet Plantains

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-23 · Updated 2026-07-23

Fragrant coconut rice infused with lime zest and juice, paired perfectly with caramelized roasted sweet plantain slices. This Caribbean-inspired rice and grain recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs long grain white rice, coconut milk, water for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 290 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.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups long grain white rice
• 1 cup coconut milk
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp lime zest
• 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
• 2 medium, peeled and sliced into 1/2-inch rounds ripe sweet plantains
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Rinse 1 1/2 cups long grain white rice under cold water until water runs clear.
2. Step 2: In a medium saucepan, combine rinsed rice, 1 cup coconut milk, 1 1/2 cups water, and 1 tsp salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
3. Step 3: Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
4. Step 4: Remove from heat and fluff rice with a fork. Stir in 1 tsp lime zest and 2 tbsp fresh lime juice for bright flavor.
5. Step 5: Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss 2 cups sliced ripe sweet plantains with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp brown sugar, and 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon until evenly coated.
6. Step 6: Arrange plantains on a baking sheet in a single layer and roast for 15-18 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and caramelized at the edges.
7. Step 7: Serve warm roasted plantains over the coconut-lime rice as a side or light vegetarian main.