Pineapple-Lime Rice
Brighten up your table with Pineapple-Lime Rice, a tropical-inspired side dish perfect for pairing with fish tacos. Fluffy long-grain rice is infused with pineapple juice during cooking, giving it a subtle sweetness. Tossed with tangy lime juice and zest, vibrant pineapple tidbits, a hint of rice wine vinegar, and fresh cilantro, this dish delivers a refreshing balance of flavors. Its light, citrusy notes make it an excellent complement to bold, savory mains.
Recipe - West Monroe #602
Pineapple-Lime Rice
Prep Time30 Minutes
Servings4
Cook Time15 Minutes
Ingredients
4 cups long grain rice
pineapple juice, for cooking
1 cup pineapple tidbits (juice drained and reserved for cooking)
1 lime, juice and zest
1 Tbs fresh cilantro, chopped
1 Tbs vegetable oil
2 tsp rice wine vinegar
Directions
- Cook the rice according to the package directions, except substitute half of the water with pineapple juice. Let the rice cool before stirring in the remaining ingredients. Serve as a side dish with fish tacos.
Nutritional Information
Per Serving: Calories: 670, Fat: 5 g (1 g Saturated Fat), Cholesterol: 0 mg, Sodium: 5 mg, Carbohydrates: 140 g, Fiber: 3 g, Protein: 13 g.
30 minutes
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
4
Servings
Shop Ingredients
Makes 4 servings
Brookshire's Long Grain Jasmine Rice - 5 Pound
$7.98$1.60/lb
Not Available
Brookshire's Pineapple Tidbits Fruit Bowls - 4 Each
$2.68$0.67 each
Fresh Limes - 2 Pound
$4.98$2.49/lb
Fresh Cilantro - 1 Each
$0.50
Brookshire's 100% Pure All Purpose Vegetable Oil - 48 Fluid ounce
$4.48$0.09/fl oz
Nakano Rice Vinegar, Mild & Mellow, Natural - 12 Fluid ounce
$3.98$0.33/fl oz
Nutritional Information
Per Serving: Calories: 670, Fat: 5 g (1 g Saturated Fat), Cholesterol: 0 mg, Sodium: 5 mg, Carbohydrates: 140 g, Fiber: 3 g, Protein: 13 g.
Directions
- Cook the rice according to the package directions, except substitute half of the water with pineapple juice. Let the rice cool before stirring in the remaining ingredients. Serve as a side dish with fish tacos.