Coconut oil: my new obsession. Slightly coconut-y, buttery and creamy tasting all at the same time. Perfect as a butter substitute because it’s great over vegetables or plain pasta, like orzo.
I’ve taken a strong liking (addiction?) to orzo with coconut oil and sea salt. I’m aware this seems a bit weird, so I don’t know how keen I am to recommend it on my blog as something you must try. I, however, am in love with it and if you are feeling adventurous, give it a try! Another thing I love which people seem to find weird is dipping peanut butter or tuna sandwiches in tomato soup. I will not eat a bowl of tomato soup unless I have one of those two sandwiches to dip in it.
Friday I tried adding black beans to my coconut orzo to make it seem like a bit more of a meal, and I think it worked a treat. Black beans work so well in either sweet or spicy things, and they were perfect in this as well.
So, yeah. Try it or not, but at least now you can’t say you haven’t heard of coconut oil.
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Oh man, this sounds good. So going to make that as soon as I get rid of my Thanksgiving leftovers.
I got mine at Whole Foods Kensington but I maayyy have seen the coconut oil at Waitrose as well. Let me know if you like!
Actually, coconut and black beans sounds quite normal to me :-). Ever have Chipotle’s cilantro lime rice? I make it at home and I sometimes add a little bit of coconut (oil, milk, or fresh grated depending on what I have at the time). Sooooo delicious! ~Ruth~
I never tried it because I hate cilantro, but I love their corn salsa! I bet rice with coconut oil is great too, I should give it a try!
This looks amazing! I love using coconut oil, but I rarely use it in savory dishes, and I don’t know why, because it works just as well. Thanks for sharing this recipe!
I need to try it in something sweet!! Any good suggestions?
Ooo, I have an idea for something sweet! What about sugar cookies or short bread (just in time for the holidays)? Sub the butter with the coconut oil perhaps? ~Ruth~
Exxxxxcccelent idea. (said like Mr. Burns.)
I’m in love with shortbread, and with a slight coconut flavor I’m betting they will be completely wonderful. I think I even have a recipe for shortbread already!
Oh, coconut oil became my favourite when I was in Micronesia recently – its all they use. Its so expensive in Australia though 😦
Yeah it’s pretty pricey in England too. Like £5 for a jar!!!
I think that’s about the same in Australia. I was in coconut oil in Micronesia – its about $3 US for a litre of the stuff, and because of the weather it never gets clumpy.
Ah yeah it’s always solid here!
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