island breeze rice

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Barbara Miller
Oakdale, MN

I just love the flavors of this rice. If you need to feel like you on vacation to a tropical island this will be the fix you are looking for! It is simply fabulous!

(1 rating)
yield 6 serving(s)
method Bake

Ingredients For island breeze rice

  • 2 c
    long grain rice, (jasmine preferred)
  • 1 1/2 c
    orange juice
  • 1 1/2 c
    coconut milk
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp
    vegetable oil
  • 3/4 c
    diced red bell peppers
  • 3/4 c
    orange diced bell peppers
  • 3/4 c
    frozen green peas
  • 1/2 c
    sliced green table onions
  • 1/4 tsp
    jerk seasoning or cayenne pepper
  • 3/4 tsp
    curry power (optional but great)
  • 1/2 tsp
    sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp
    cracked black pepper
  • 2 tsp
    lime zest
  • 1/4 c
    chopped cilantro
  • whole cashews for garnishing

How To Make island breeze rice

  • 1
    In a 4 quart glass casserole dish with lid, combine the rice, orange juice, coconut milk, diced orange bell peppers, diced red bell peppers, frozen peas, lime zest, jerk seasoning or cayenne pepper, curry powder, green table onion, oil and salt and pepper. Cover and bake at 450 degree oven for 45-60 minutes or until all liquid is absorbed into rice and it is tender.
  • 2
    When done baking, take a fork and fluff the rice and add the cilantro. Mix thoroughly and add cashews to top of dish and serve while hot!
  • 3
    I like to cut a pineapple in half, remove the pineapple meat to about 1/2 inch of the outer shell. Save pineapple for dessert. Fill the cavity with rice and serve with Island Breeze Chicken. Outstanding!
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