Island Rice

Cooking Light, May 2004

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 2 1⁄2 cups water
• 1  cup  uncooked long-grain rice
• 1⁄2 cup  chopped  dried pineapple
• 2  teaspoons butter
• 1⁄2 teaspoon  grated lime rind
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 cup  chopped fresh cilantro
• 1  tablespoon  chopped green onion
• 2 1⁄2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

Directions

1. Bring 2 1/2 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan; add rice and next 4 ingredients (rice through salt).
2. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
3. Remove from heat; stir in cilantro, onions, and juice.