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Pineapple Rice Recipe 3

Pineapple Rice Recipe

Pineapple Rice is a quick, one-pot, vegan-friendly dish made with white rice, fresh pineapple, garlic, ginger, and a balance of sweet heat from coconut sugar and sriracha.
Ready in just over 30 minutes, it works as a flavorful side or a satisfying main and pairs well with proteins, veggies, or enjoyed on its own.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 28 minutes
Total Time 33 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon oil avocado oil or olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 two-inch knob fresh ginger grated or minced
  • 1 cup uncooked white rice Jasmine or Basmati
  • 2 cups fresh or frozen pineapple chopped
  • 1 tablespoon sriracha or chili sauce
  • 1 tablespoon coconut aminos or soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon coconut sugar or sweetener of choice
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon red chili flakes
  • 1½ cups water

Method
 

  1. Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic and ginger and sauté for about 5 minutes, stirring continuously, until fragrant.
  2. Add the uncooked rice and toast it for about 2 minutes, stirring frequently, until lightly golden.
  3. Stir in the pineapple, sriracha, coconut aminos, sugar, salt, and red chili flakes. Cook for about 1 minute, stirring well to combine.
  4. Pour in the water and increase the heat to high. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the water is absorbed.
  5. Turn off the heat and keep the lid on for another 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and serve warm.

Notes

This pineapple rice is sweet, savory, a little spicy, and endlessly adaptable.
It’s the kind of recipe you make once and then start riffing on depending on what’s in your fridge.
Simple, comforting, and just interesting enough to keep you coming back.