Description
Enjoy a tropical twist on a classic side dish with this flavorful Pineapple Rice recipe. Perfectly cooked jasmine rice infused with the sweetness of crushed pineapple and a hint of tangy lime, topped with fresh green onions for a burst of freshness.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 Cup jasmine rice (not instant)
- 1½ Cups water
- 1 Tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple in juice (do not drain)
- ½ Teaspoon Kosher Salt
- 1 Tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1½ Tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 Tablespoons green onion (chopped)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a medium saucepan, combine jasmine rice, water, butter, crushed pineapple, salt, and sugar. Stir until well combined.
- Cook Rice: Heat on medium-high until boiling. Reduce heat to a simmer, cover, and cook for 15-20 minutes or until rice is cooked.
- Finish Dish: Remove saucepan from heat, squeeze fresh lime juice over the top, and fluff up the rice with a fork.
- Serve: Serve hot, garnished with fresh chopped green onions.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 8mg
Keywords: Pineapple Rice, Jasmine Rice, Side Dish, Tropical Cuisine, Vegetarian Recipe
