PINEAPPLE BROWN RICE

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Provided by Carolyn Haas

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 c instant brown rice
1 c water
1 Tbsp coconut oil
1/4 c red onion, chopped
1/4 c orange pepper (or any color0
1/2 c fresh pineapple, chopped
1- 2 Tbsp garlic chili sauce
1/4 tsp garlic granules
1 c frozen corn
2 Tbsp cilantro, with stems, minced
1-2 tsp soy sauce
1 tsp lemon juice
2 Tbsp pistachio nuts, chopped (optional)

Steps:

1. Make brown rice according to package directions. Let cool while making the rest of the dish.
2. In a skillet, heat coconut oil. Add chopped onion and orange pepper. Saute until veggies start to turn translucent, then add pineapple. Keep cooking for until pineapple starts to brown a bit. Stir in chili garlic sauce and garlic granules. Add frozen corn and stir together until corn is warm.
3. Push veggies/pineapple to sides of pan and add rice in center. Stir together until everything is well blended. Add cilantro, soy sauce and cook for another couple minutes. Squirt on some lemon juice before serving and sprinkle with optional nuts.