Broccoli Coconut Curry with Rice

When it comes to dinner, Nate and I are creatures of habit. When we find something we like, we stick to it and use it in rotation for a few weeks until we need something new. We also like easy! We don't have a ton of time at night to hang out with Gabe before he's asleep so quick and easy dinners are go-tos at our house during the week.

This recipe was a fast favorite at our house. It's light and flavorful, and it fills you up without weighing you down.

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup canned coconut milk 
• 2 tsps curry powder
• 2 cups broccoli florets, chopped 
• 2 cup broccoli slaw (cut into small pieces to mimic rice) 
• 1 cup cooked rice (we like to use brown rice) 
• 2 tbsps raisins 
• 4 tbsps raw cashew pieces 
• sea salt to taste 

Directions

1. Heat up a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add in coconut milk 
   
2. Stir in curry powder and heat through for two minutes. 
3. Add the broccoli florets and raisins and cook until tender, about 4-6 minutes. 
   
4. Chop the broccoli slaw (quick tip: use kitchen scissors and cut!) into rice-sized pieces. In a microwave safe bowl combine the broccoli slaw "rice" with cooked brown rice. Heat through in the microwave. 
   
5. Top rice mixture with coconut curry mixture. Sprinkle each serving with 2 tbsps of cashews and add sea salt to taste. 
   

Tah Dah! Not only is this quick and easy, it also has a hearty serving of vegetables which will keep you feeling full until bedtime. This recipe makes two servings. We love doubling the batch and taking some to school for lunch the next day.

Enjoy!

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