Pineapple Rice
Pineapple Rice is an easy tropical side dish made with pineapple, tart lime juice, and spicy jalapeno.
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 1 cup pineapple juice canned or refrigerated
- 1 cup water
- 1 small jalapeno cut in half and seeded
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup long-grain rice brown or white rice
- 1 medium lime zested and juiced
- 1 bunch cilantro stems discarded and leaves chopped
- 1 cup pineapple diced into 1-inch cubes, optional
Instructions
- Place the rice in a fine-mesh strainer, rinse under running water until it runs clear, then set aside.
- Combine the pineapple juice, water, jalapeno, garlic, and salt in a medium heavy-bottomed saucepan. Bring the mixture to a rapid boil over high heat.
- Once the mixture is boiling, stir in the rice, reduce the heat to medium-low, and cover the pan. Simmer the rice until tender and the liquid is absorbed. For brown rice, this is about 48-52 minutes. For white rice, this is about 17-22 minutes.
- Once the rice is tender, remove the pan from the heat and rest for 5 minutes, covered.
- After resting, remove the lid, then remove the jalapeno and discard. Fluff the rice with a fork. Add the zest and juice of the lime, chopped cilantro, and pineapple, and gently fold into the rice. Serve immediately.
Notes
Spice Level: Omit the jalapeno to decrease the spiciness of this cilantro rice, or leave the seeds in the jalapeno to kick up the level of spice.
Tips on Using Fresh Limes: To get the most juice out of your lime, first zest the skin and then microwave your lime for 30 seconds.
Cilantro: Omit cilantro if you do not care for it.
Storage: Leftover rice will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Money-Saving Tip: Use a 20-ounce can of pineapple chunks or tidbits in 100% juice. Drain off the juice, use the juice to cook the rice, and then stir in the canned, drained pineapple.
Nutrition
Calories: 140kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 2g | Sodium: 392mg | Potassium: 101mg | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 25IU | Vitamin C: 10.5mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 0.5mg
