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Fiery Pineapple Rice

Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Asian, Vegan, vegetarian
Servings: 4 servings
Author: LydiaF

Ingredients

  • 1 cup basmati rice
  • 1 small 4 ring can pineapple, blended, juice reserved (you should have just shy of a cup of blended pineapple)
  • 2 or more chopped red chilis, according to your taste
  • large handful chopped cashew nuts
  • large handful chopped cilantro
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Measure the reserved pineapple juice and add enough water to measure 2 cups (adjust this amount for the type of rice you're using)
  • Cook the rice and chopped chilis with the juice and water.
  • When the rice is finished cooking, stir in the blended pineapple, cashews and cilantro
  • Season with salt and pepper

Notes

If you want larger pieces of pineapple, buy the nibs or chunks. Be sure to reserve the juice to cook the rice as indicated.