Ingredients

  • 1 cup sweetened flaked coconut
  • 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 3 tablespoons butter, divided
  • 1 1/4 cups uncooked basmati rice
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1 poblano pepper, diced
  • 2 (15-oz.) cans black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 lime
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • Toppings: lime wedges, diced mango, sliced radishes, sliced fresh jalapeno peppers, sour cream

Method

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350°. Bake coconut in a single layer on a baking sheet 8 to 10 minutes or until toasted.
  • 2. Bring broth, next 2 ingredients, 2 Tbsp. butter, and 1 cup water to a boil in a 2-qt. saucepan. Stir in rice. Cover, reduce heat to low, and cook 15 to 20 minutes or until rice is tender and water is absorbed.
  • 3. Meanwhile, melt remaining 1 Tbsp. butter in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat; add onion and poblano pepper, and saute 5 minutes or until tender. Stir in black beans, chili powder, cumin, and 3/4 cup water. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, 15 minutes.
  • 4. Grate zest from lime, avoiding pale bitter pith, into a bowl; squeeze juice from lime into bowl.
  • 5. Fluff rice with a fork. Fold lime zest and juice, coconut, green onions, and cilantro into hot cooked rice. Serve bean mixture over rice with desired toppings.