Tropical Rice Pilaf

Prep 15 min
Total 40 min
Ingredients 6
Servings 8

Jazz up ordinary rice into this fruity pilaf featuring pineapple, coconut and macadamia nuts – an easy and flavorful side dish with tropical flair. MORE+ LESS-

By Pillsbury Kitchens

Updated December 31, 2012

Ingredients

slices fresh pineapple (1/4 inch thick)

cup uncooked jasmine rice

can (11.8 oz) coconut water

1/4

teaspoon salt

1/4

cup chopped macadamia nuts, toasted

medium green onions, thinly sliced (1/4 cup)

Steps

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1

Heat grill pan or gas or charcoal grill. Place pineapple slices on grill over high heat. Cook uncovered 4 to 8 minutes, turning once, until light brown. Coarsely chop pineapple; set aside.
2

Cook rice as directed on package, using coconut water as liquid and adding salt. Let stand 5 minutes or until flavors are blended. Fluff rice with fork; stir in grilled pineapple, nuts and onions.