Easy Pineapple Rice

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons olive oil, divided
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice, such as Jasmine or Basmati
  • 1 cup fresh pineapple, diced
  • 4 scallions, thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce

Preparation

  1. In a medium saucepan warm olive oil over medium heat. Saute onion until soft. Add 2 cups water and a generous pinch of salt. Add rice and bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat to low. Allow to simmer for 15 minutes or until grains are tender and water has absorbed.
  2. In a medium skillet warm the remaining teaspoon of olive over medium heat. Saute pineapple until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Fold pineapple into cooked rice. Add scallions and soy sauce and serve.

Categories

  • Side Dish
  • Grain
  • Quick and Easy
  • Dairy Free
  • Gluten Free
  • Vegetarian
  • MHealthy

Nutrition Information

Serves
4
Calories
225.00
Total Fat (g)
3.00
Saturated Fat (g)
0.50
Sodium (mg)
159.00
Total Carbohydrates (g)
46.00
Dietary Fiber (g)
2.00
Protein (g)
4.00