Here’s a quick and easy breakfast that tastes like taking a vacation in Thailand. Basil and coconut are a winning combo on almost any dish, so why not bringing it to the breaky table? Ima rite?
To be honest I really don’t like “porridge” anything as most often than not it’s a bit of a tasteless slop. But when you spruce it up with spices, fruit, and super food like acai berries, then I’m game. This bowl has a touch of agave syrup which keeps it neutral and not crazy sweet. OH also this tasty dish will keep you full for a while which some us of in the hungry hippo club totally appreciate :D
Grab some fresh basil and come over to make some
Basil Coconut Orange Brown Rice Breakfast Bowl
Makes 2 bowls
Ingredients
– 1 cup cooked short grain brown rice (plain, nothing added)
– 1/2 cup coconut milk
– 1 tablespoon agave syrup
– 1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
– Pinch of sea salt
– 4 big basil leaves
– Handful fresh raspberries
– 1/4 cup fresh mango cut in cubes
– 1 tablespoon acai berries
– 1 tablespoon chopped almonds
– sprinkle of chia
Instructions
Place the cooked brown rice, coconut milk, orange juice, agave syrup, salt, and basil in a heavy-bottom pan over medium heat. Stir until it starts to simmer and keep stirring until liquid has reduced a bit and mix has thickened. About 7-10 minutes. Make sure to stir as the rice can stick and burn easily. Remove and discard basil leaves (if you leave them in the flavour will be super strong, I like mine mild, hence I remove them).
To assemble, simply spoon the brown rice mix into a bowl and top with raspberries, mango, acai berries, almonds, and some chia. You can drizzle a teeny bit more agave syrup on top if you like an extra touch of sweet, but the fruit will add natural sweetness anyway.
Pair this with a nice cuppa o’ tea and you’re set!
Dena@Gathering Flavors says
Wow, this is the most beautiful breakfast treat I’ve seen in a long time. I’m with you about porridge. It’s often tasteless and colorless. But this looks remarkable….And your photos are stunning. Thank you so much. D
Gabriel says
I know, it’s always so blah, so it’s time to change the porridge game, yes? Thanks Dena!
Dena@Gathering Flavors says
Indeed.
Katrina @ Warm Vanilla Sugar says
Basil and coconut definitely belong together at breakfast. And this breakfast looks glorious!!
Gabriel says
Right?! Tasty buddies, for reals.
Sabrina says
God, looks sooo damn delicious. And it’s so colorful! *_*
I really love it ♥
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Gabriel says
Thanks Sabrina! You should totally make it!
Tieghan says
The colors. Th flavors!! Totally my kind of anytime food! :)
Gabriel says
Anytime food is the best! Cuz let’s be honest, we all want food all the time…RIGHT?! :P
J.S. @ Sun Diego Eats says
Ahh wins prize for most comforting healthy breakfast + best use of modifiers/descriptive adjectives for the word ‘bowl’
Dina says
What kind of coconut milk is it that u use in this dish, the canned one or the one u drink? Hope i dont sound too stupid lol
Gabriel says
Hi Dina! Not at all! I used the one out of a can, that’s a good point, I’m going to add that note to the recipe.