Pineapple Rice – Barefeet in the Kitchen

Tangy, sweet pineapple rice with cilantro and lime is a guaranteed win for any pineapple lovers. My family gives it two thumbs up around the table every time I make it.

This is a fun side dish that was originally inspired by this recipe for Hawaiian Huli Huli Chicken. 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 take pleasure in recent, frozen, or canned pineapple. (And talking of these choices, any of them will work properly on this recipe.)

The much-loved pineapple was an enormous hit after I added it to the cilantro lime rice. My household knowledgeable me that I ought to most likely 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’ll disappear inside moments. I’m simply as responsible as they’re although, seeing how I’ve been recognized to demolish a batch of pineapple salsa solely by myself.

Pineapple rice would even be scrumptious with Sticky Chicken or Sweet and Spicy Glazed Salmon – or actually, nearly another principal dish conceivable. My boys went somewhat loopy over this rice and repeatedly informed me how a lot they preferred 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 simple oven baked rice.

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

The tangy lime is a pleasant stability to the candy pineapple and rice and the recent 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 elements to make this recipe:

• jasmine rice
• pineapple juice
• frozen pineapple tidbits
• kosher salt
• inexperienced onions
• recent cilantro
• recent 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 Facet Dishes

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

Spicy and flavorful Spanish (or Mexican) Rice will be made with as a lot or as little warmth as desired. It’s at all times a terrific 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 really like the surprising 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 could be a terrific dessert too? Sticky coconut rice is superb when the candy, creamy spoonfuls of rice are mixed with chunks of sentimental mango.

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