One Pot Pineapple Rice Recipe
Quick and easy pineapple rice recipe made in one pot with simple ingredients over stovetop. This Thai/ Hawaiian sweet and spicy 30 minute meal has a spicy kick from jalapenos.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp Butter Unsalted
- 1 tbsp Oil
- 1 clove Garlic Finely minced
- 1 Jalapeno Medium size, Deseeded, Finely chopped
- 1 cup Pineapples Crushed
- Salt To taste
- Pepper To taste
- 1/4 tsp Red chili flakes Optional
- 2 tbsp Lemon juice Or lime juice
- 1 cup Rice Uncooked, Basmati or Jasmine
- 1.5 cups Water
- 1/3 cup Pineapple juice
- 1 tbsp Cilantro Finely chopped, For garnish
Instructions
- In a large nonstick pot, heat butter and oil over medium high heat.
- Add garlic and jalapenos and saute for about 1 minute.
- Add pineapples, salt, pepper, red chili flakes, lemon juice, rice, water, pineapple juice and mix until fully combined.
- Cover the pot and reduce to medium heat.
- Cook for about 15 minutes or until rice is fully cooked and water is absorbed.
- Turn off the heat and remove the lid. Allow the rice to cool down for about 10 minutes.
- Fluff it up with a fork.
- Garnish with cilantro. Add some more lemon juice on top and enjoy!
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Notes
- Read all my tips above.
- Leftovers can be stored in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 260kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 35mg | Potassium: 123mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 190IU | Vitamin C: 29mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 0.6mg