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Pineapple Rice

Delicious Pineapple Rice: A Vegan Tropical Escape

This Pineapple Rice bursts with tropical flavors, combining sweet pineapple and spicy sriracha for a delightful dish that's vegan and gluten-free.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Tropical, Vegan
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Rice Base
  • 1 cup long-grain white or brown rice Use for perfect texture.
  • 1 ¾ cups water Essential for cooking the rice.
For the Sauté
  • 2 tablespoons oil Substitute with coconut oil for tropical flavor.
  • 3 cloves garlic Minced for robust flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger Grated for the best flavor.
For Flavoring
  • 2 cups fresh pineapple Cubed for a burst of flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons sriracha Adjust based on spice preference.
  • 2 tablespoons coconut aminos Can substitute with gluten-free soy sauce.
  • 1 tablespoon sugar Enhances sweetness.
  • ½ teaspoon salt Use preferred variety.
  • pinch red chili flakes Optional for additional spice.

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and grated ginger. Sauté for 5 minutes until fragrant and lightly golden.
  2. Add 1 cup of uncooked rice to the saucepan, stirring to coat with aromatic oil. Toast the rice for about 2 minutes.
  3. Introduce 2 cups of fresh pineapple, 2 tablespoons of sriracha, 2 tablespoons of coconut aminos, 1 tablespoon of sugar, ½ teaspoon of salt, and a pinch of red chili flakes. Sauté for 1 minute.
  4. Pour in 1 ¾ cups of water and bring to a rolling boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for approximately 15 minutes.
  5. Turn off the heat and let sit for 5 minutes. Fluff the rice with a fork before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 64gProtein: 6gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 450mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for best results. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

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