PINEAPPLE RICE

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Sweet and savory, this colorful rice side dish is a perfect complement to Easter ham. Or, leftover ham can be stirred in to make a distinctive post-Easter brunch dish.

Provided by College Inn

Categories     Pineapple

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon butter
3/4 cup sliced green onion, divided
1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
1 1/2 cups long grain white rice
1 can (8 oz.) Del Monte® Pineapple Tidbits in 100% Juice
2 1/4 cups College Inn® Chicken Broth
3 tablespoons toasted slivered almonds
salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook 1/2 cup onions and bell pepper 3 minutes.
  • Stir in rice; cook 2 minutes.
  • Drain pineapple reserving juice; set fruit aside.
  • Add broth and reserved pineapple juice to saucepan. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 25 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat.
  • Stir in pineapple, remaining onions and garnish with almonds. Season with salt and pepper, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 213, Fat 4, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 5.1, Sodium 21.7, Carbohydrate 39.4, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 1, Protein 4.4

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