Carrot-Pineapple Rice

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Ingredients

  • 1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, in natural juice
  • 1 1/3 cups water
  • 1 carrot, peeled and grated (about 1/2 cup)
  • 1 cup long-grain rice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 green onions, thinly sliced on the diagonal
  • 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil

Instructions

  1. Drain the pineapple, reserving the juice.
  2. Pour the juice into a 2-quart pan.
  3. Add in the water, carrot, rice, and salt; bring to a boil over high heat.
  4. Decrease the heat to medium and simmer, uncovered, until craterlike holes form on the surface of the rice, about 6 minutes.
  5. Decrease the heat to low, cover and cook, undisturbed, until all the liquid is absorbed, about 10 minutes.
  6. Fluff the rice with a fork and stir in the pineapple, green onions, and sesame oil.
  7. Cover until ready to serve.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

427 kcal 21% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 4.5g 9% DV
Total Fat 26.3g 34% DV
Carbs 46.2g 17% DV
Fiber 7.7g 27% DV
Sugar 10.5g 21% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9764.3mg 100% DV
Potassium 794mg 17% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 868.5mcg 97% DV
Vitamin C 10.2mg 11% DV
Calcium 85.3mg 7% DV
Iron 1.9mg 10% DV
Diet fit High-fiber
Contains Sesame

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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