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Pineapple Basil Basmati Rice Recipe

October 13, 2019 by Valerie Mitchell

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Steamed Rice with Pineapple and Basil

Aromatic Side Dish

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Aromatic pineapple basil basmati rice is an excellent choice, when you want a quick and easy side dish that is bursting with flavor. 

The easy recipe only calls for a few ingredients, but each one is known for its aroma and taste.

Pineapple, basil and basmati rice are all known for their unique aromatic qualities. 

This results in a simple dish that is satisfying and tastes like a treat. 

Since this is a steamed pineapple rice, instead of an oily fried rice, I don’t need to be concerned about added fat. 

Another type of rice would be ok, but aromatic basmati is best for this recipe. 

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The flexible recipe can be prepared quickly or you can opt for more labor intensive ingredients and techniques. 

For the quickest preparation, use pre-packaged heat and serve basmati rice and packaged pineapple chunks. 

If you have a little bit more time, you can steam your own rice and cut up a fresh pineapple. 

Either way, the steamed pineapple rice is delicious. 

The one ingredient that you won’t want to cut corners on is the fresh basil. Dried basil just won’t do. 

If you are cooking for a crowd, you can easily double or triple the recipe.

I love the way this aromatic side dish tastes and smells!

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Pineapple Basil Basmati Rice Recipe

Ingredients

2 cups Steamed Basmati Rice
1 cup Pineapple Chunks
1/4 cup Fresh Basil, chopped
2 T Pineapple Juice
Salt to Taste

Instructions

1) Prepare basmati rice using your favorite method – steam on the stove, cook in a rice cooker or Instant Pot or use heat and serve pre-cooked packaged rice. 

2) Add pineapple chunks to a hot nonstick skillet and cook briefly until warmed through. 

3) In a bowl, toss together hot rice, cooked pineapple and chopped basil. 

4) Stir in pineapple juice. 

5) Add salt, if you’d like. 

6) Serve and enjoy. 

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More from Mama Likes To Cook 

Check out the rest of my vegetarian recipes, so you can get more great ideas for baking, cooking, blending and juicing.

Pineapple Recipes

  • Pineapple Basil Basmati Rice
  • No Churn Pineapple Kefir Ice Cream
  • Pineapple Strawberry Sorbet
  • Fresh Pineapple Margarita
  • Creamy Pineapple Dole Whip Freezies
  • Pina Colada Fruit Dip
  • Fresh Fruit Spring Rolls

Rice Recipes

  • Split Pea Soup with Rice
  • Vegan Kimchi Fried Rice
  • Instant Pot Rice Pudding
  • Instant Pot Black Beans and Rice
  • Fried Rice with Dried Fruit and Nuts
  • Pineapple Basil Basmati Rice
  • Dutch Oven Mexican Rice
  • Instant Pot Vegan Mushroom Rice
  • Pumpkin and Sweet Potatoes with Brown Rice
  • Vegan Buddha Bowl
  • Cranberry Pear Fried Rice

Basil Recipes

  • Sparkling Blackberry Basil Mocktail
  • Pineapple Basil Basmati Rice
  • Quick and Easy Italian Pesto
  • Greek Pasta Salad
  • Strawberry Basil Sandwich Wrap
  • Tzatziki Dip Wreath
  • Caprese Strawberry Kebabs
  • Traditional Caprese Kebabs
  • Lemon Herb Mocktail

Are you ready to have some delicious fun in the kitchen?

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