Coconut Cashew Rice (GF, V)

Ingredients:

• 1 T oil
• 1 1/2 cup rice
• 14 oz or 1 3/4 cups coconut milk
• 14 oz or 1 3/4 cups vegetable broth
• 1/2 t cumin
• 1/2 t coriander
• Salt to taste
• 1/2 t turmeric
• 1 bay leaf
• 3/4 – 1 cup halved cashews
• Optional peas, corn, or other vegetables

Steps:

1. In a large pan or skillet, add the oil and rice.
2. Saute for 1 – 2 minutes until all rice is covered with oil and warm.
3. Add coconut milk and vegetable broth.
4. Bring to a boil then add cumin, coriander, salt, turmeric, the bay leaf, and cashew halves.
5. Cover and reduce heat to low.
6. Cook, stirring every 1 – 2 minutes until rice is tender and all liquid is cooked off. About 20 – 25 minutes.
7. Remove bay leaf and serve.