This Lime-Cilantro Rice with Pineapple is one of my most favorite personal creations. There’s something about hot buttery rice that makes me feel warm and cozy inside, and with the addition of some of my favorite flavors, this has become a regular on our menu. It’s both sweet and savory- and if adding pineapple to rice sounds weird to you, I dare you to try it. This simple rice dish pairs perfectly with both Polynesian and Latin style dishes, and even a lot of Asian recipes, like Teriyaki Chicken.
What kind of pineapple do you use for Lime Cilantro Rice with Pineapple?
I originally always made this recipe with a can of pineapple tidbits, but after so many of our readers commented they loved the crushed pineapple, I switched over and agree! It just kind of melts into the finished dish and adds sweetness and flavor without big chunks. People often ask if they can use fresh pineapple, and you certainly can, if you have one, but I actually prefer the canned. Sometimes I leave out the pineapple (often for Latin style dishes- I just go with lime and cilantro), and throw in a can of black beans, or use it for fajita stuffing. It’s a really quick side dish to toss together and a nice change from your every day white rice.
How do you make Lime Cilantro Rice?
You don’t need to do anything special with the rice- just make white rice as normal. When it’s all done, you’ll throw some butter in there to melt all over and make things delicious.
And then just toss in your pineapple, some chopped cilantro, a big squeeze of lime juice, and salt and pepper to taste.
It’s so quick and easy and SO good.
What do I serve with Lime-Cilantro Rice:
Try it with:
Asian BBQ Chicken
Sweet and Savory Flank Steak
Rosemary Pineapple Flank Steak
Teriyaki Bacon Wrapped Chicken Skewers
Hawaiian Flanken Style Ribs
Lime-Cilantro Rice with Pineapple
Ingredients
- 1 cup dry white rice cooked according to directions
- 2 tablespoons real butter
- Juice from 1 large lime or two smaller ones (taste as you go, I add a lot!)
- 1 small can crushed pineapple drained (You may want 2 small cans)
- ½ – ¾ cups chopped fresh cilantro
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook rice. As soon as it’s done, toss in the butter and stir to melt. Add lime juice, pineapple, and cilantro. Stir to combine, and then add salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.
Notes
This is especially amazing with :
—Chili-Lime Mango Chicken Skewers
Questions & Reviews
This was SO good!! Although, I must admit that I wasn't prepared for it to be as sticky as it turned out. But my family ate it up!!! We'll DEFINITELY be using this recipe again!
Actually, I haven't yet found an "Our Best Bites" recipe that I haven't loved!! They're ALL wonderful!! 😀
I made this last night to serve with shrimp quesadillas. It was delicious–I have a new favorite rice recipe. Love your blog.
This rice is great! Thanks for posting up this delicious recipe! I tried this with fresh pineapple and it's absolutely yummy too 🙂 love the cilantro lime combination as well…I'll be keeping this to do again soon!
I'm excited to try this. I know my husband will love it, and I love the lime cilantro combo so much that people find it amazing I've never lived outside the western U.S.
This rice got a surprised-sounding "Mmmm!" from my husband. I made your pork chops (instead of tenderloin) with chimichurri sauce and pepper-tomato salad to go with it. Sounds like a weird combination, but the tangy and sweet really worked well together! Thanks!
I made this for my family last week and they didn't care for it but we're not fans of cilantro, I even cut the amount back a ton. Next time I guess I'll try the Sweet and Savory coconut rice and hope they like it better.
I LOVE this rice! I used brown rice though, and it turned out great! My husband isn't a rice guy, and he even said he liked it. I made the Asian BBQ chix with it, and it was a great meal! Thanks so much!
Ok, so I am admitting that I am blog illiterate. Sara posted something on my blog and I don't know how to respond. I tried but it just showed up on my blog so I copied and posted it here. Yes I am a blog nerd I admit. Here it is!
Sara – thank you and thank you! You know that picture on the blog is really a fake family and I just posted it there… just kidding. Someone told me we looked like a wireless commercial all lined up showing all the bars. Too funny. We couldn't find one picture where my little guy was looking at the camera. We tried every bribe imaginable. If you look close you can see buggars, tear streaks and sugar all over his face. Italy was amazing and the food was to die for. Hopefully i will find time in my life before I turn 80 to post more pix.
You know your blog has been my meal group life saver. People think I am a good cook and you are my secret – not to worry, I do give you all the credit and tell people about your blog all the time. Your recipes are ALWAYS amazing. I made something the other day that didn't turn out and sure enough it was a recipe from *gasp* another blog. Go figure. I know that anything you guys recommend will be fabulous. Thanks for the link. I love the rice.
Cilantro lime rice is so good! I like the sound of adding pineapple.
o yum. I just made it and posted a link to you on my blog!
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thanks ladies!