Exotic rice with pineapple

Many thanks to him Antonis Giakoumi for this easy and healthy recipe for the most exotic and aromatic rice with pineapple, dried fruits and almonds.

Execution time: 15 minutes

Baking time: 25 minutes

Servings: 2-4

Components

  • 200 gr. Brown rice
  • 550 ml of water
  • 1 cube vegetable broth or chicken
  • 1 and others olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 1 sc. garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 pinch of cinnamon
  • 250 gr. fresh pineapple or canned, diced
  • 50-100 gr. raisins or cranberries
  • 50-100 gr. almonds
  • Salt
  • Pepper

Execution method

  • Boil the water in a saucepan. Once it boils, add the broth and salt.
  • Add the rice, stir, cover with a lid and cook on low heat for 20-25 minutes until the rice absorbs the liquids.
  • Turn off the heat and leave with the lid on for 5 minutes. Rinse the rice with a fork.
  • At the same time, heat the olive oil in a deep pan and add the garlic, onion and cinnamon and fry for 3-4 minutes.
  • Then add the pineapple and stir until the pineapple has drained.
  • Add the rice, almonds, raisins or cranberries, salt and pepper and mix well.
  • Serve the rice with chicken and enjoy.

Thanks to Antonis Giakoumi for this easy and healthy recipe for the most exotic rice with pineapple, dried fruits and almonds.

Preparation time 15 minutes

cooking time 25 minutes

servings2-4

Ingredients

  • 200g brown rice
  • 550 ml water
  • 1 cube of vegetable or chicken stock
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 clove of garlic, chopped
  • A pinch of cinnamon
  • 250g fresh or canned pineapple, cut into chunks
  • 50-100g raisins or cranberries
  • 50-100g almonds
  • Salt
  • Pepper

Method 

  • In a pot bring water to a boil, and stir in the cube of vegetable or chicken stock and salt.
  • Add the rice, stir, then cover with the lid and boil over low heat for 20-25 minutes until all of the liquid is completely absorbed.
  • Remove from the heat and let the pot stand, covered for 5 minutes. Remove the lid and fluff with a fork.
  • Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium heat and add the onion, garlic and cinnamon and sauté them for a 3-4 minutes until golden.
  • Then add the pineapple chunks and stir until the pineapple releases its juices.
  • Add the rice, almonds, raisins or cranberries, salt and pepper and stir.
  • Serve the rice with chicken and enjoy!

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