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COCONUT PINEAPPLE RICE

Coconut Pineapple Rice: Your Quick Taste of Tropical Bliss

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Coconut Pineapple Rice is a quick, delicious side dish that adds a tropical twist to your meals.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Tropical, Vegetarian
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Rice
  • 1 cup Jasmine Rice can swap for brown rice
  • 1 can Unsweetened Coconut Milk can use light coconut milk
  • 1 cup Chicken or Veggie Broth low-sodium
  • 1 cup Pineapple chopped; canned can be used
  • to taste Salt
For the Seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce can substitute with tamari or coconut aminos
For Toppings
  • Green Onions chopped for garnish
  • Cilantro for extra freshness
  • Toasted Coconut lightly toasted before sprinkling
  • Lime Wedges for serving

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • fine-mesh strainer

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Rinse 1 cup of jasmine rice under cold water in a fine-mesh strainer until the water runs clear.
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine 1 can of unsweetened coconut milk, 1 cup of low-sodium chicken or veggie broth, 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, and a pinch of salt. Heat until gently simmering.
  3. Add the rinsed jasmine rice and 1 cup of chopped pineapple to the saucepan. Stir to combine and cover tightly. Cook on low for 15 minutes.
  4. Remove from heat and let the rice sit, covered, for an additional 5 minutes to rest.
  5. Fluff the rice with a fork and transfer to a serving bowl. Garnish with green onions, cilantro, and toasted coconut, serving lime wedges on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.5gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

For best results, rinse the rice thoroughly and avoid lifting the lid during cooking to keep the steam trapped.

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