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Easy Pineapple Rice That Brings Tropical Flavor to Your Table

Easy Pineapple Rice That Brings Tropical Flavor to Your Table

This Easy Pineapple Rice brings tropical flavor to your table with sweet pineapple, citrus, and a hint of spice.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Total Time 23 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine tropical
Servings 3 servings
Calories 200 kcal

Equipment

  • medium saucepan

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon oil or butter
  • ½ teaspoon minced garlic
  • ½ jalapeño, finely chopped
  • ¾ cup crushed pineapple
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
  • pinch red pepper flakes, optional
  • 1 tablespoon lemon or lime juice
  • ¾ cup uncooked rice
  • 1 ¼ cups water
  • ¼ cup pineapple juice
  • 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro

Instructions
 

  • Heat the oil or butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
  • Add the minced garlic and chopped jalapeño and cook until fragrant.
  • Stir in crushed pineapple, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, citrus juice, rice, water, and pineapple juice.
  • Stir once, cover, and reduce heat to low.
  • Cook until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
  • Let rest covered, then fluff with a fork.
  • Garnish with cilantro and serve.

Notes

Adjust spice level by reducing jalapeño. Use fresh pineapple for brighter flavor. Letting the rice rest improves texture.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 3gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg
Keyword Easy Recipe, pineapple rice, Quick Meal, rice dish, tropical flavors, Vegetarian
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