Pineapple Lime Rice Recipe
Long-grain white rice simmered in pineapple juice, finished with crushed pineapple, lime zest, scallions, and fresh cilantro.
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Servings: 4
Calories: 225kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup long grain white rice uncooked
- 1/2 cup pineapple juice from can of crushed pineapples
- 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon butter
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 8-ounce can crushed pineapple, drained with juice reserved
- ¼ cup scallions chopped
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons cilantro chopped
Instructions
- Open the can of crushed pineapple and drain the juice into a measuring cup, reserving ½ cup of the juice for the rice. Set the drained pineapple aside.
- In a medium saucepan, combine the rice, reserved pineapple juice, water, butter, and salt. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer until the rice is tender and the liquid is fully absorbed, about 15 to 18 minutes. Remove from heat and let the rice stand for 10 minutes to firm up.
- Remove from heat and stir in the drained crushed pineapple, scallions, lime zest, and lime juice.
- Transfer to a serving bowl, garnish with chopped cilantro, and serve warm.
Nutrition
Calories: 225kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 0.4mg | Sodium: 157mg | Potassium: 195mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 116IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 1mg
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