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3 tablespoons avocado oil or peanut oil, divided
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1 tablespoon minced lemongrass
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3 teaspoons minced garlic, divided
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1 cup black rice
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1 (15 ounce) can light coconut milk
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⅓ cup water
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¾ teaspoon salt, divided
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2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
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2 tablespoons reduced-sodium tamari or soy sauce
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1 tablespoon packed light brown sugar
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¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
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1 (14 ounce) package extra-firm water-packed tofu
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1 pound purple asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
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1 tablespoon grated peeled fresh ginger
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½ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
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1 tablespoon lime juice, plus lime wedges for serving
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1 teaspoon black sesame seeds
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3 medium scallions, sliced
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Opal basil leaves & thinly sliced purple daikon for garnish
Coconut Black Rice Bowls with Tofu & Purple Asparagus
Black beans, black rice and black sesame seeds all contain anthocyanins, potent antioxidant compounds that have been shown to reduce inflammation. So "forbidden" rice isn't just striking, it's also a serious nutrition upgrade. Simmering it in coconut milk adds rich aroma and flavor.
Nutrition Information
212
Calories
25g
Carbohydrates
11g
Protein
661mg
Potassium
5g
Fiber
9g
Sugar
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