Doesn't this picture of my Pineapple Cilantro Rice scream SPRING IS HERE?
Finally, we got some spring weather last week. Actually, it felt more like summer weather, we hit temps in the 80s. Don't worry, we dropped back down into the low fifties, maybe even into the forties, so I'm not getting too excited yet. This back and forth with the weather makes me worry about my garden, but I guess since it's all in the ground already, all I can do is cross my fingers.
Anyway, that really has nothing to do with my recipe for Pineapple Cilantro Rice, other than the fact that this is a dish I plan on making all summer long. I love when a plain old stand by can be refreshed and livened up with just one or two added fresh ingredients.
I've been feeling a little uninspired lately in the kitchen. It always happens when we are in between seasons. I've been doing a lot of browsing online, on Pinterest of course and in cooking magazines. It's funny, sometimes we get our inspiration in the strangest places. Does this happen to you? The supermarket flyers came in the mail last week and there was a special coupon insert from Stop and Shop. When I opened it to check out the coupons there was a bowl of a bright, yummy looking rice. I knew, right then, that I was making this rice! Inspiration was found, hooray!
All was fine and dandy until the day I wanted to cook it. I knew this would pair well with grilled chicken so I marinated my chicken in lemon, olive oil and garlic. While the grill was heating up, I pulled out all my ingredients that I remembered seeing in the coupon booklet but when I glanced over the booklet, there was no recipe. Seriously, they put up the picture and mention a few ingredients but DON'T PRINT THE RECIPE! That would be like me just listing ingredients for you each day and saying just do your thing!
Anyway, I made do with what I had and it turned out great! I mean, there are only a few ingredients so chances are it was going to be easy enough to pull together. But, I, unlike Stop and Shop am willing to share my recipe with you.
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Pineapple Cilantro Rice
Ingredients
- 1 C uncooked white rice
- 1 ¾ C water
- ¼ C fresh pineapple juice
- 2 T butter
- 1 ½ C fresh pineapple cut into chunks
- 1 lime juiced
- ¼ C freshly chopped cilantro
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine water and pineapple juice in saucepan. Bring to a boil, add rice and simmer, covered, 20 minutes.
- When the rice is cooked, add butter and stir well, to make sure it melts and evenly coats the rice. Stir in lime juice, pineapple and cilantro. Season with salt and pepper if desired.
- Serve immediately.
Paula - bell'alimento says
What a perfect summer side dish.
Sarah Caron (Sarah's Cucina Bella) says
Mmmm. This just screams SPRING! Yum.
foodyschmoody says
Thanks Sarah, I'm hoping I can conjure up the summer if I keep cooking like it's here 🙂
Kim (Feed Me, Seymour) says
I'd never think to try cilantro rice with pineapple. But I love this! It will definitely be a welcomed addition to our table. 🙂
foodyschmoody says
Thank you Kim and it's super easy!
Karren Haller says
Im with Kim, not a combo I had thought to pair, sounds good!
foodyschmoody says
Thanks. I was sort of crossing my fingers and hoping the combo would work too 🙂
Angie says
I know my son would adore this, he loves rice and pineapple!
Marjory @ Dinner-Mom says
It's like this recipe was made just for me. Yum! I love cilantro...and I've been craving pineapple. I have both of these in the fridge right now!
foodyschmoody says
Ha, Marjory, I just came back from looking at your rice balls and I was drooling. We are clearly on the same wave length today!
Stephanie @ Back For Seconds says
Love this! So fresh and summery!
Amy @Very Culinary says
Oh, I make this! Sometimes I serve it with pork, while other times I just eat it as the entire meal. So delicious!
Christiane ~ Taking On Magazines says
Glorious. Yes, that beautiful bowl of rice screams spring. It's perfect for a day like today when it's cloudy and the rain's falling.
Colleen (Souffle Bombay) says
Huh, pineapple in rice - my 9 yr old doesn't eat meat (eats chicken & fish only) She loves pineapple and rice - I HAVE to make this for her...thanks!!
foodyschmoody says
Glad I could help out another mom. My kids are super picky!
Nutmeg Nanny says
This has all my favorite flavors!
Courtney @ Neighborfood says
I am on a HUGE cilantro kick right now and now you've given me a reason to combine it with rice and pineapple. I love this!
Marly says
Lots of great flavor combinations in this dish!
Samantha says
I LOVE cilantro lime rice and I def love the idea of adding pineapple! Well done!
Miriam Pascal says
This looks great! A delicious and creative way to prepare rice!
Meredith in sock monkeys slippers says
Great combo! Love the flavors
Erlene says
This looks wonderful. I've never really mixed sweet things into rice. We usually just eat it plain (Japanese in us). Do you think this would taste good cold from the refrig? Thanks for sharing this on Merry Monday Link Party.
nancy@skinnykitchen.com says
Lovely looking rice Christine!
Kimberly Lewis says
Drum roll please......We are going to feature this yummy recipe at our next party. Thank you again! Lou Lou Girls
foodyschmoody says
Awesome! Thank you so much Kimberly!
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Kelly @ tastingpage says
You are correct - spring on a plate. Love the combination of pineapple and cilantro. Will have to try soon!
foodyschmoody says
Thank you Kelly! I'm thinking of making it again today just because the weather seems to match the dish again 🙂