Description
Pineapple Rice is a vibrant dish that combines fluffy jasmine rice with sweet pineapple chunks and colorful vegetables, all finished with a hint of soy sauce and sesame oil. This tropical delight brings restaurant-quality flavors to your table while being easy to prepare. Perfect as a side or main dish, Pineapple Rice transforms simple ingredients into a delightful culinary experience that will transport you to sunny shores with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 1 cup fresh pineapple, diced
- 1/2 cup bell peppers, diced (any color)
- 3 green onions, sliced
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse jasmine rice under cold water until clear. In a pot, combine rice with 2 cups water and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes until water is absorbed.
- While rice cooks, chop pineapple and bell peppers; slice green onions.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add sesame oil and sauté bell peppers for about 5 minutes until tender.
- Stir in pineapple and soy sauce; cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Fluff cooked rice with a fork and mix it into the skillet with the veggies and pineapple.
- Serve warm, garnished with green onions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side/Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg