Description
A colorful and flavorful blend of sweet pineapple, crunchy bell peppers, and jasmine rice, enhanced by the aroma of sesame oil for a tropical delight.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup fresh pineapple, diced
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 cup yellow bell pepper, diced
- 3 green onions, chopped
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
Instructions
- Cook the rice by combining jasmine rice and water in a cooker or pot. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until soft. Fluff with a fork.
- Prepare the vegetables by chopping pineapple, red and yellow bell peppers, and green onions into small pieces.
- Heat sesame oil in a wok or large pan over medium heat. Add bell peppers and green onions, sauté for 3-4 minutes until slightly soft.
- Add fresh pineapple and sauté for 2 minutes until caramelized.
- Mix in the cooked rice and stir everything together to absorb flavors.
- Stir in the soy sauce and heat for another 2-3 minutes.
- Serve hot as a side dish or light main course.
Notes
Rice can be prepared in advance and stored in the refrigerator. Reheat in the microwave or pan with a splash of water to regain moisture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg