Pineapple slices and green onions are grilled then tossed with rice in this special side dish that’s loaded with flavor!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Rice is pretty much a side dish staple at my house. It goes well with almost anything, and more importantly, I know my kids will eat it! But it does get a little boring, which is why I love this kicked up Grilled Pineapple Rice.
With just a few simple ingredients and a few minutes of grill time, plain old rice will never be the same again! I love the combination of sweet and savory flavors in this rice, and it’s an especially perfect side for all of those grilled summer dishes.
I grilled my pineapple and onions indoors on a grill pan, but if you’ve already got the grill fired up to cook dinner, go ahead and use that!
When it comes to side dishes, it doesn’t get much easier. In fact, this didn’t take much more effort than cooking up plain rice. And my family loved it!
This is such a great summer side, because it’s perfect with grilled chicken or steak. But it’s also delicious with any kind of Asian inspired dish, and goes wonderfully with a pork tenderloin, or even shredded meat tacos.
This is one of those great recipes that you can really make your own. I like adding other grilled veggies–bell peppers are especially nice. And brown rice is a great option for an even healthier dish. You could even add some grilled meat and make it a meal!
Don’t be afraid to experiment with this one, and I’m sure it will become a regular in your side dish rotation.
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Ingredients
- Rice
- Chicken broth
- Olive oil
- Canned pineapple slices
- Green onions
- Salt and pepper
Grilled Pineapple Rice
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups rice
- 3 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 8 oz. can pineapple slices
- 4-5 green onions
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook rice in chicken broth according to package directions. Toss cooked rice with 1 teaspoon olive oil.
- While rice cooks, grill pineapple and green onions in a grill pan, or on an outdoor grill, until charred. Chop grilled pineapple and green onions into bite-sized pieces.
- Toss pineapple and onions with rice and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
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Notes
4 comments
Brittany
How many servings is this recipe?
Danelle
I would say about 6. But it really depends on who you’re serving and how much they eat.
Paige
Can you substitute fresh pineapple for canned?
Danelle
Yes, that would be just fine!