Apr 10

Coconut Curry Rice with Grilled Asparagus

Welcome to our weekly Foodie Friday link up! I’m linking up with Annmarie from the Fit Foodie Mama, Emily from Whatever Floats Your Oats, Esther from Chocolate Runner Girl, and Cassandra from Powered By Bling, to create awesome healthy recipes each week!

Today’s theme = Favorite Food Makeover! Make sure you hop around to check out all the amazing recipes in this link up and feel free to add your recipes as well!

This one was actually a little difficult for me, only because I have a tonnnnn of different favorite foods. (But I guess in that respect, it’s also not so hard, because…I can make pretty much anything.)

Confession: I’m still working on finishing off my brown rice stores from…when I first started medical school. I still have a lot left, and I assure you, I’ve been working diligently on them! ;_;

So I’m taking this opportunity to share with you a random dish I threw together while I was living with my friend last month. We were on a mission to use up a crap ton of stuff, since both of us are moving out of our apartments soon-ish (within the next 3 months), and mark my words, we’re gonna get there!

For instance, we’ve made considerable progress on the granola–She had 3 bags, and I had…10 bags of granola (this is why I can’t justify making my own granola yet) and left with 3. Granted, this was because I gave one away and also made us eat granola with Greek yogurt every morning, but…as I said, progress!

I like using day-old rice for this, but it generally works out either way (although the consistency is a little better with day-old rice)! You can leave out the chicken if you want to make it a vegetarian dish! Like I said, I’m trying to use everrrrrything up.

Coconut Curry Rice with Grilled Asparagus

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Ingredients:

  • 2 cups uncooked brown rice
  • 1 bag frozen veggies, slightly thawed
  • 1-2 tbsp curry paste
  • 1 can coconut milk
  • 1-2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1-2 tsp ground ginger
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 can shredded chicken
  • 1 bunch asparagus
  • sriracha (to taste)

Instructions:

  1. Add curry paste, coconut milk, garlic powder, ground ginger, and brown rice to a rice cooker. Give it a good stir, then press start. (Or cook however you’d normally cook rice without a rice cooker…)
  2. When rice is done, set aside.
  3. Crack 2 eggs into a pan, then mix in vegetables and rice. Let cook, mixing periodically, until eggs have cooked. Add in chicken
  4. Wash asparagus, cut off the ends, and place them in a row on a Foreman grill. Let cook for ~5-8 minutes, or until tender but still with a bit of a snap to it.
  5. Top with sriracha and serve!
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  1. Those asparagus remind me of those old greek/roman crowns! Such a creative way to plate them! OMG 10 bags of granola! Haha. I once had a 3 Ibs bag of dates cause I got a good deal. I think my fave spoke dates for over half a year! :)
    Elsie @ Sharing Healthiness recently posted…Heart: This Is The Letter Your DeserveMy Profile

    1. I knowwwww, haha. It’s so bad! I actually left it at the shelter because I’m granola’ed out for the time being. I think I’ll be ready to eat it again in July when I move back in though!!

      Good deals are my weakness! :x

  2. Ooh, this sounds good! I have coconut milk in the freezer I need to use, so I think I’ll make this next week. Yum!
    MCM Mama Runs recently posted…Five trips in 2015My Profile

    1. Sweet! :D! I hope you like it! :]

  3. I LOVE a good coconut curry and yours, with the asparagus, sounds delicious! Love how easy this one is :) Happy Friday!
    Alanna recently posted…What I’m Loving LatelyMy Profile

    1. Thank you! I have a new rediscovered love for asparagus!! :D!

      Happy Friday to you as well! <3

  4. I would be lost if I had to cook rice without my rice cooker. Those things are the bomb. Wherever I am, they are a needed appliance in my kitchen! This looks really tasty! My family always ate brown rice when we were growing up, though I’ve noticed on recent visits they seem to have switched to white rice…what happened to the healthy stuff? :P I can definitely relate to the need to get creative and empty out a pantry.
    Rachel G recently posted…Getting Educated…For Free!My Profile

    1. I am most definitely all sorts of lost when it comes to cooking rice without a rice cooker. o_o

      That’s awesome that your family ate brown rice while you were growing up–we grew up on white rice, but I think in more recent years, my parents have been trying to make the switch to brown rice! :P

  5. What a pretty dish!
    Wendy@Taking the Long Way Home recently posted…Taking the Long Way Home Book Club: Interview with Hal Higdon, author of 4:09:43 Boston Through the Eyes of the RunnersMy Profile

    1. Thank you! :]

  6. This. Looks. So. Good! I am definitely going to be giving it a try! Oh and I have to agree, this one was hard for me too- I almost made almond butter bread instead of deviled eggs…if I had time, I would have made both :P
    Annmarie recently posted…Foodie Friday: Sriracha Deviled Eggs with BaconMy Profile

    1. Thanks, Annmarie! :D! I hope you like it! (+ looks like we’re gonna have to do another favorite food makeover sometime this year! :P! I wanna make all the things!!)

  7. I’ve had a can of coconut milk sitting in my pantry for forever. I have no clue why I haven’t used it. OPPORTUNITY STRIKES
    Susie @ SuzLyfe recently posted…Friday Five (s) : Runner Favorites and ConfessionsMy Profile

    1. That stuff never lasts long in my apartment unless I forget that it exists–I’m always so happy when I discover a can here though! <3 It is a magical substance!!

  8. I bet this smells amazing, Farrah :) If anyone wants a veggie version, I reckon some lightly pan fried tofu would go nicely in place of the chicken. Maybe I could convince my husband to eat your chicken coconut rice, might get him eating some more veggies!!!
    jess O’Neill (Meddows) recently posted…Sprout Cafe DubboMy Profile

    1. I was definitely hanging around closer to the kitchen just so I could smell it while it was cooking! :P

      Tofu would be awesome! I got some of that recently and keep forgetting to use it–must change that! <3 Thanks for the suggestion! :D

  9. This looks heavenly!
    Rachel recently posted…Losing My Childhood, Gaining TheirsMy Profile

    1. Thanks, Rachel! :D Hope you have an awesome weekend!

  10. Looks yummy!! Have all the needed ingredients to give it a try :D
    Francesca recently posted…Tex Mex Macaroni {Vegan}My Profile

    1. Yay! I love it when I find recipes like that, haha. Hope you like it if you try it out! :D

  11. Yum!!!! Love the coconut milk in anything!
    Julie @ Running in a Skirt recently posted…Fashion Friday- Transitioning to SpringMy Profile

    1. Agreed! It’s pretty much magical. <3

  12. This is my kind of meal! Quick, easy and topped with Sriracha. I think I have all the ingredients in my pantry and frig to make this for lunch!
    Cassandra @PoweredByBling recently posted…Oven Fried ChickenMy Profile

    1. Quick and easy recipes make me super happy, haha. I’m having this for lunch today! :]!

  13. This looks so good! I bet it tastes amazing and full of flavor, can’t wait to try it!
    Sarah recently posted…The Sun Will Come Out Tomorrow Turmeric SmoothieMy Profile

    1. Thanks, Sarah! I hope you like it! :]!

  14. This sounds amazing! I LOVE cooking with coconut milk and curry! I’ll have to try out a vegetarian version with either chickpeas or tofu :)
    Hannah @ CleanEatingVeggieGirl recently posted…How to Make a Beer Bottle (or Can) Birthday CakeMy Profile

    1. Same here! I really need to cook with chickpeas sometime soon! *-*

  15. Farrah, what in the world were you doing with 10 bags of granola!! Crazy girl! This dish looks fantastic – love the flavors here :) I have to remind myself to use up my stores of food too, so many lentils and quinoa!
    Dave @ Blog-rite recently posted…Blogger to WordPressMy Profile

    1. Everyone’s at least a littttle crazy! :D!?

  16. Farrah, what in the world were you doing with 10 bags of granola!! Crazy girl! This dish looks fantastic – love the flavors here :) I have to remind myself to use up my stores of food too, so many lentils and quinoa!
    Sam @ PancakeWarriors recently posted…Pineapple ColeslawMy Profile

    1. It’s bad, I know! :'( I fell victim to the whole “but it’s on sale!!!” argument. All the bags of granola were those usually super-expensive ones (the super healthy ones with awesome/crazy ingredients that are usually $6-7/bag) and they were on sale for $1-2! I couldn’t say no. :'(

      I did the same with lentils and quinoa, so uh, I need to use that up too, haha.

  17. Oh how I wish I had a rice cooker! One day when I have a big kitchen, I’m going to have all the gadgets! Happy Foodie Friday!
    Nicole @ Fitful Focus recently posted…How To Wear Dark Colors In SpringMy Profile

    1. haha, you sound just like me! I want a ginormous kitchen with awesome gadgets someday too! <3

      Happy Friday to you as well, and I hope you have a great weekend!

  18. Sounds great Farrah!
    Melanie @ Nutritious Eats recently posted…Buffalo Chicken Quinoa CasseroleMy Profile

    1. Thanks, Melanie! :D Hope you have a great weekend!

  19. I don’t eat chicken but I would do this with tofu-yummy I love aparagus
    Deborah @ Confessions of a Mother Runner recently posted…5 Fitness Tests That You Can PassMy Profile

    1. This would be awesome with tofu! :]! I completely forgot that I had tofu, or I definitely would’ve thrown some in!

  20. this looks amazing! I love coconut and rice together. I bet the curry gives it a whole other yummy element.
    Jess @hellotofit recently posted…Recipe of the week: peanut butter banana chia puddingMy Profile

    1. Thanks, Jess! :D I think Thai food is what first made me adore the combination of coconut + curry so much. <3! I need to make Thai curry sometime...

  21. Looks absolutely fantastic!
    Sheryl recently posted…What the World Would be Like if Coffee Didn’t ExistMy Profile

    1. Thanks, Sheryl! :]!

  22. 10 bags of granola! Oh my. This dish looks very good. Asparagus is a new favorite of mine. I haven’t’ liked it all my life. In fact I never remember having it as a child at all. Glad I tried it and now love it!
    Tricia @ MissSippiPiddlin recently posted…5 Trips to the BathroomMy Profile

    1. I knowww. I fell victim to these awesome sales of usually-expensive ($6-7/bag) granola at $1-2 each. ;_; I’m workin’ on it though!

      Asparagus is a new favorite for me too! I was pretty indifferent about it for most of my life. Not sure what changed, but…yay! :D

  23. This looks so delicious! I love asparagus dishes and I’ve always wanted to try cooking with curry. Great recipe!
    Miranda @ Miranda Writes Blog recently posted…Coffee Chat No. 33My Profile

    1. Thanks, Miranda! :D I hope you like it if you try it out! If you’ve got any awesome asparagus dish ideas, please send em’ my way! <3

  24. Looks delicious Farrah!

    I’m really REALLY bad at eating brown rice. I know it’s good for me, but there’s just something about it… so finding recipes filled with my other favourite things (and brown rice) is always great for me!

    pinning and eating soon!
    Laura recently posted…Barsa TabernaMy Profile

    1. I hope you like it! :D! I grew up on white rice, so transitioning to brown rice took a little bit of getting used to, but throwing your favorite things in it definitely makes a huge difference! :]

  25. Curry paste, coconut milk, garlic, ginger, asparagus…oooh I am hungry again!!! And I just ate an hour ago! Farrah – I love the sound of this dish! Hope you have a wonderful weekend!

    1. hehehe, sorry about that, Shashi! :P But I loved the combination! It’s making me not want to branch out and try making new things though! :x

      I hope you have an awesome weekend too! :]!

  26. This meal sounds delicious! I LOVE LOVE LOVE asparagus!
    Maureen recently posted…Grilled Chicken with Very Berry SalsaMy Profile

    1. Me too! I can’t believe I forgot about it for so long!!

  27. this looks great! I love the idea of coconut curry. Grilled asparagus is my favorite springtime veggie.
    Marcia recently posted…Friday FiveMy Profile

    1. Since my rediscovery of it, it’s definitely become a favorite of mine too! :]!

  28. What a perfect little curry! Curry is just the best! And asparagus I always forget about and then have it and fall in love again!
    Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine recently posted…Friday Finisher 4/10/15My Profile

    1. I always forget about asparagus too, but never again! <3 I love that it's so simple to prepare!! :]

  29. I’ll save you the trouble of deciding and I’ll sign you up for your next rotation. It will be in Sarasota Florida, where we have three very nice hospitals you can choose from. I will trade free housing and no utility bills for food. Deal?
    Montana Ross recently posted…5 Favorite TripsMy Profile

    1. Believe me, Montana! I’m lookin’! <3!! It'd be so awesome to meet you! I've been to Sarasota once (yay, med school interview!), and would love to go back to visit! :] I need beaches in my life!

      I've found several people in Sarasota/Bradenton that I'd love to work with, so if any of them accept me as a student, I will definitely let me know! It'd probably be somewhere in the first half of 2016 though! :O I'll keep you posted?! :D!!

  30. Yummmm you definitely know the way to my heart – curry and asparagus!!! <3 Good luck getting through your rice! ;)
    Ariana recently posted…What is Online Personal Training?My Profile

    1. Thanks, Ariana! :D I’ve been working on ideas to use it all up! :D

  31. I love coconut rice!! There is a restaurant we visit that has it as a side for fish tacos. So good!!
    Melanie recently posted…Saturday Morning MotivationMy Profile

    1. Ooo, that’s awesome! I wish they had someplace like that here! *-*

  32. I am not a huge curry fan, but asparagus cooked any way is good in my book!
    Kathryn @ Dancing to Running recently posted…Friday Five – April 10th – Five Bucket List RacecationsMy Profile

    1. Agreed! I’m so glad I rediscovered asparagus in my life! :P

  33. I’m moving out of my apartment soon, like in the next 3 weeks, and I have soooo much stuff left over. I almost don’t want to go to the grocery until I get through everything, but I need basics like fruit and milk.
    Good luck with getting through your stuff!
    GiselleR @ Diary of an ExSloth recently posted…Would you Rather? – The Ultimate Food FightMy Profile

    1. Ohhh man. Good luck to you! My friends and I had a huge potluck of sorts yesterday evening and that definitely helped to use up a bunch of food! :O

  34. Yum, coconut curry is exactly what I need right now!
    genevieve @ gratitude & greens recently posted…Triple Threat Mushroom Soup With Crispy LentilsMy Profile

    1. It’s definitely my favorite type of curry! :D

  35. This looks delicious! What perfect timing with asparagus being in abundance soon. Pinning!
    Angie recently posted…10 (Seattle) Weather Perfect Pieces & Blogger LoveMy Profile

    1. Thanks, Angie! I hope you like it! And hooray for in-season vegetables! <3

  36. Farrah, your photos are amazing- And the recipe just screams delicious!
    Arman @ thebigmansworld recently posted…No Bake Vanilla Cake Batter Breakfast CookiesMy Profile

    1. Thanks, Arman! My food pictures don’t often end up this pretty, so when it happens, I definitely gotta play it up for all its worth! :P

  37. Sub in some tofu for the meat and I’m sold!
    Stephanie (@FitMomTraining) recently posted…Mayhem Monday: Giving up my food lovesMy Profile

    1. I need to do that! :o I keep forgetting that I have tofu!

  38. Ummph! I have everything I need to make this recipe. Some serious mouth love will happen with this dish.
    Earl-Leigh recently posted…Raw Food and Temp Stay-At-Home Mom LifeMy Profile

    1. hahaha, I hope you love it! <3

  39. I have never tried coconut curry rice but love curry. This is now on my list of things to try!
    Sandra Laflamme recently posted…The #50WomentoKona Movement and gender equality in sports.My Profile

    1. I hope you like it! :D!

  40. I can’t believe how much granola you guys had between the two of you, haha! Granola for days. This recipe looks super yummy, totally making me hungry!

    Brooke

    Pumps and Push-Ups
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  41. Mmmm I love anything with coconut milk! This sounds delicious and perfect for meal planning this week!

    1. Coconut milk is definitely one of my favorite things to add when I’m cooking! :D!

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