Pineapple Rice – Barefeet within the Kitchen

Tangy, candy pineapple rice with cilantro and lime is a assured win for any pineapple lovers. My household provides it two thumbs up across the desk each time I make it.

It is a enjoyable facet dish that was initially impressed by this recipe for Hawaiian Huli Huli Rooster. I wished one thing candy and only a bit tangy, and the rice labored out superbly.

Rice with Pineapple

To say that we’re a household of pineapple lovers simply doesn’t even do justice to how a lot all of us get pleasure from contemporary, frozen, or canned pineapple. (And talking of these choices, any of them will work properly on this recipe.)

The much-loved pineapple was a giant hit once I added it to the cilantro lime rice. My household knowledgeable me that I ought to in all probability double the recipe the following time I make it.

If my boys are at residence whereas I’m slicing a pineapple, the percentages are good that it’s going to disappear inside moments. I’m simply as responsible as they’re although, seeing how I’ve been identified to demolish a batch of pineapple salsa solely alone.

Pineapple rice would even be scrumptious with Sticky Rooster or Candy and Spicy Glazed Salmon – or actually, nearly another major dish conceivable. My boys went just a little loopy over this rice and repeatedly informed me how a lot they favored it.

Cilantro Lime Rice

I’ve lengthy been a fan of cilantro lime rice. (I by no means can resist Chipotle’s rice given the chance!) Tart lime juice and peppery cilantro infuse the lengthy, fluffy grains of rice with fabulous taste on this easy oven baked rice.

That recipe was the inspiration for this pineapple rice with cilantro and lime. Whereas technically, the cilantro and lime are non-obligatory right here, I extremely advocate together with them.

The tangy lime is a pleasant stability to the candy pineapple and rice and the contemporary cilantro provides depth with only a tiny trace of the lemon and pepper flavors that cilantro is understood for contributing.

Pineapple Rice

You’ll want the next substances to make this recipe:

• jasmine rice
• pineapple juice
• frozen pineapple tidbits
• kosher salt
• inexperienced onions
• contemporary cilantro
• contemporary lime juice

Pineapple Rice Recipe

Mix the rice, juice, water, pineapple and salt in a big saucepan or skillet with a lid. Cowl and produce to a boil. Stir after which scale back to a low simmer and canopy with lid.

Simmer for 16-18 minutes, till the rice is tender. Stir to fluff the rice and add the onions, cilantro, and lime. Stir to mix.

Rice Aspect Dishes

Wish to make a excellent rice pilaf? With only a little bit of onion and garlic, this straightforward rice recipe makes a really perfect facet dish for any major course.

Spicy and flavorful Spanish (or Mexican) Rice may be made with as a lot or as little warmth as desired. It’s at all times an incredible facet dish for enchiladas. And with barely 2 minutes of effort, a easy skillet of rice goes from boring to one thing particular on this Chipotle Lime Rice.

I like the sudden tang of the lime and the barely-there warmth of the chipotle pepper. Just like the Spanish rice, chipotle lime rice is one other nice facet for any Mexican, Tex-Mex, or Southwestern meal.

Recent mushrooms, bell peppers, and candy onions are sprinkled all through this buttery, garlicky, Mushroom and Bell Pepper Rice Pilaf.

Do you know that rice generally is a terrific dessert too? Sticky coconut rice is wonderful when the candy, creamy spoonfuls of rice are mixed with chunks of soppy mango.

{initially printed 2/24/13 – recipe notes and photographs up to date 5/6/24}