What kind of pineapple do you use for Lime Cilantro Rice with Pineapple?
I originally always made this recipe with a can of pineapple tidbits, but after so many of our readers commented they loved the crushed pineapple, I switched over and agree! It just kind of melts into the finished dish and adds sweetness and flavor without big chunks. People often ask if they can use fresh pineapple, and you certainly can, if you have one, but I actually prefer the canned. Sometimes I leave out the pineapple (often for Latin style dishes- I just go with lime and cilantro), and throw in a can of black beans, or use it for fajita stuffing. It’s a really quick side dish to toss together and a nice change from your every day white rice.
How do you make Lime Cilantro Rice?
You don’t need to do anything special with the rice- just make white rice as normal. When it’s all done, you’ll throw some butter in there to melt all over and make things delicious.
And then just toss in your pineapple, some chopped cilantro, a big squeeze of lime juice, and salt and pepper to taste.
It’s so quick and easy and SO good.
What do I serve with Lime-Cilantro Rice:
Try it with: Asian BBQ Chicken Sweet and Savory Flank Steak Rosemary Pineapple Flank Steak Teriyaki Bacon Wrapped Chicken Skewers Hawaiian Flanken Style Ribs This is especially amazing with : —Chili-Lime Mango Chicken Skewers —Bacon-Wrapped Teriyaki Chicken Skewers —Sweet and Savory Flank Steak —Asian BBQ Chicken
