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Pineapple Rice

Sweet and Spicy Pineapple Rice for a Quick Tropical Escape

Sweet and Spicy Pineapple Rice combines fresh pineapple and ginger for a quick, gluten-free meal option.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 33 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 53 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Tropical
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 2 tablespoons Oil Coconut oil for tropical taste
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger Minced fresh
  • 1 cup Rice Jasmine or basmati is recommended
For the Flavor
  • 1 cup Pineapple Diced fresh, or canned if drained
  • 2 tablespoons Sriracha Adjust to taste
  • 2 tablespoons Coconut Aminos Gluten-free soy sauce alternative
  • 1 tablespoon Sugar Optional if using sweet pineapple
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Season to taste
  • 1 pinch Red Chili Flakes Omit for milder version
  • 1 3/4 cups Water For cooking rice

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium saucepan, heat 2 tablespoons of oil over medium heat. Add 2 cloves of minced garlic and 1 tablespoon of minced fresh ginger and sauté for about 5 minutes.
  2. Add 1 cup of jasmine or basmati rice to the saucepan, stirring to combine. Toast the rice for 2 minutes until slightly golden.
  3. Add 1 cup of diced fresh pineapple, 2 tablespoons of sriracha, 2 tablespoons of coconut aminos, 1 tablespoon of sugar, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and a pinch of red chili flakes. Sauté for 1 minute.
  4. Pour in 1 3/4 cups of water, stir gently, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and let it simmer for 15 minutes.
  5. After 15 minutes, turn off the heat and keep covered for an additional 5 minutes. Fluff the rice with a fork and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 400mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Perfect rice ratio: 1.75 cups water for 1 cup rice. Use fresh ingredients for best flavor. Customize with veggies as desired. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

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