Caribbean Confetti Rice

YIELD: 8 servings

PREP TIME:15 minutes

COOK TIME:20 minutes

Caribbean Confetti Rice – a fragrant coconut rice recipe loaded with chiles, sweet peppers, pineapple, cilantro, and spices. Easy to make and so delicious.

Ingredients:

• 14 ounce can unsweetened coconut milk
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/2 teaspoon allspice
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 1/2 cups diced red and yellow bell pepper
• 1/2 cup diced red onion
• 15 ounces canned pineapple tidbits, drained and juice reserved
• 4.5 ounces Old El Paso Chopped Green Chiles
• 1/4 cup Old El Paso Sliced Jalapeños, diced
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
• 2 cups long grain rice

Directions:

1. Add the rice, coconut milk, garlic cloves, salt, allspice, cayenne, and reserved pineapple juice to a medium sauce pot. Use the coconut milk can to add 14 ounces water to the rice. Stir well. Set over medium heat and cover. Bring to a boil, then stir and lower the heat. Cover and allow the rice to cook until the liquid is absorbed and air holes form in the surface of the rice, about 15-20 minutes. Remove from heat.
2. Meanwhile, add the butter to a large deep skillet and set over medium heat. Add the diced bell peppers and onions. Sauté for 2-3 minutes, to just barley soften. Then remove from heat and add the pineapple tidbits, Old El Paso Green Chiles and Sliced Jalapeños to the skillet.
3. Once the rice is tender and fluffy, dump it into the skillet and toss well to combine. Toss in the fresh chopped cilantro. Taste, then salt and pepper as needed. Serve warm as a side dish, or serve with shrimp of chicken on top!

NUTRITION INFORMATION

Yield: 8 servings, Serving Size: 8

• Amount Per Serving:
• Calories: 308 Calories
• Total Fat: 11.1g
• Saturated Fat: 8.4g
• Cholesterol: 4mg
• Sodium: 488mg
• Carbohydrates: 48.2g
• Fiber: 2.5g
• Sugar: 7.6g
• Protein: 4.6g