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Easy Pineapple Lime Rice

Delightful Easy Pineapple Lime Rice to Brighten Your Meals

This Easy Pineapple Lime Rice combines the sweetness of pineapple with fresh lime, creating a refreshing side that elevates any meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Tropical
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Rice
  • 2 tablespoons butter substitute with olive oil for a dairy-free version
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice jasmine or basmati rice works well
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt regular salt can be used, though it may taste saltier
  • 1 cup water
For the Flavor
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup pineapple juice fresh juice preferred
  • 1 cup diced pineapple fresh or canned, drained
  • 1 tablespoon lime zest from one lime
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice substitute with lemon juice if necessary
  • 1/4 cup cilantro chopped, omit if preferred

Equipment

  • Instant Pot
  • medium saucepan
  • Microwave-Safe Bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Easy Pineapple Lime Rice
  1. Prepare Ingredients: Begin by dicing the onion and pineapple into small, uniform pieces. Mince the garlic as well.
  2. Sauté Aromatics: In an Instant Pot or saucepan, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic, sauté for 3-5 minutes.
  3. Toast Rice: Add rice to the sautéed aromatics, stirring for 1-2 minutes.
  4. Heat Liquids: Combine pineapple juice and water in a microwave-safe bowl, heating for 2-4 minutes.
  5. Combine: Pour the hot liquid over the toasted rice, adding salt, diced pineapple, and lime zest. Stir gently.
  6. Cook: Seal the Instant Pot lid and set to 'Rice' mode or simmer on stovetop for about 20 minutes.
  7. Add Fresh Ingredients: Release the pressure or remove from heat, then stir in lime juice and cilantro.
  8. Fluff: Use a fork to fluff the rice and mix in pineapple and cilantro.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 3gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 5mg

Notes

This dish is gluten-free and can be customized with different herbs or types of pineapple.

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