Pineapple-Ginger Rice

Cooked in a mixture of water and pineapple juice and tossed with pineapple chunks and green onions, this ginger rice side dish delivers maximum flavor in every bite.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 143 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 (20 ounce) can pineapple chunks with juice
• 3 medium green onions, white and green parts, finely chopped
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.75 cup water, or as needed
• 0.75 cup uncooked long-grain rice
• 0.5 teaspoon freshly grated ginger

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Pour pineapple juice into a 2-cup liquid measure; add water to reach 1 3/4 cups liquid. Pour into a saucepan. Reserve pineapple chunks.

Step 2

Add rice, ginger, and salt to the saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cover; cook until rice is tender and the majority of the liquid is absorbed, 18 to 20 minutes.

Step 3

Add pineapple chunks and green onions; fluff with a fork to mix.