10 Delicious Coconut Recipes

By Real Simple Editors Updated July 31, 2017

Credit: David Prince

This versatile ingredient can star in dishes both savory and sweet. These recipes showcase its many forms: flakes, water, and milk.

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Tofu and Vegetable Curry With Rice

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Coconut milk makes this vegetarian stew extra hearty.

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Spinach, Grape, and Coconut Smoothie

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Here is a delicious way to get greens into your breakfast.

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Curried Kale With Coconut

Credit: Christopher Baker

Toasted coconut chips add crunch and sweetness to this healthy side.

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Pineapple, Lime, and Coconut Spritzer

Credit: Danny Kim

Make a grown-up version of this refresher with a splash of rum.

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Coconut Bass Over Rice Noodles

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Don’t skip the squeeze of tart lime and a sprinkling of spicy chili, they round out this rich dish.

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Coconut Custard Pie

Credit: Paul Sirisalee

Only four ingredients go into the decadent, creamy filling of this standout dessert.

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Chili Shrimp and Coconut Risotto

Credit: James Baigrie

Using already cooked rice makes this risotto a quick 25-minute dinner.

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Red Curry Meatballs

Credit: Paul Sirisalee

Meatballs go beyond tomato sauce and spaghetti in this Thai-inspired dinner.

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Coconut Cupcakes

Credit: Charles Masters

Coconut milk adds tenderness to the cake and richness to the frosting.

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Coconut Chicken Soup With Chilies and Lime

Credit: Christopher Baker

You can poach the chicken for this soup up to two days in advance.

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