Description
Experience a burst of tropical flavors with this delightful Pineapple Rice recipe. Combining the sweetness of fresh pineapple with a kick from sriracha, this dish is both savory and vibrant. Perfect for summer barbecues or cozy family dinners, Pineapple Rice can be served as a main course or a flavorful side dish. With its quick preparation time of just 33 minutes, it’s an ideal option for busy weeknights or meal prep. Naturally vegan and gluten-free, this versatile recipe can easily be customized to suit your taste preferences.
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon oil (avocado or olive)
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 knob fresh ginger root (grated)
- 1 cup uncooked white rice (Jasmine or Basmati)
- 1 ½ cups water
- 2 cups fresh or frozen pineapple (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon sriracha
- 1 tablespoon coconut aminos (or soy sauce)
- 1 teaspoon coconut sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon red chili flakes
Instructions
- Sauté minced garlic and grated ginger in oil until fragrant.
- Add rice and toast for 2 minutes while stirring.
- Mix in chopped pineapple, sriracha, coconut aminos, coconut sugar, salt, and red chili flakes; sauté for an additional minute.
- Pour in water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes.
- Let rest off heat for 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 28 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American, Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (180g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg