Low Sodium Caribbean Pineapple Rice

Transport your taste buds to the tropics with this vibrant Low Sodium Caribbean Pineapple Rice. Featuring fluffy long-grain white rice simmered in creamy coconut milk, this dish gets a burst of natural sweetness from caramelized pineapple chunks and a pop of color from sautéed red bell peppers. Aromatic spices like ground allspice and ginger lend a warm, Caribbean-inspired flavor, while fresh scallions, cilantro, and a squeeze of tangy lime brighten every bite. Perfect as a low-sodium side dish or a light vegetarian meal, this recipe is easy to prepare in just 40 minutes, making it ideal for weeknight dinners or your next tropical-themed gathering. Healthy, flavorful, and naturally low in sodium, this dish proves you don’t need salt to pack in the flavor!

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup Long-grain white rice
• 1 cup Coconut milk
• 1 cup Water
• 1 cup Fresh pineapple chunks
• 0.5 cup Red bell pepper, diced
• 2 tablespoons Scallions, finely chopped
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground allspice
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground ginger
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 Lime, cut into wedges

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear. This removes excess starch and helps achieve fluffier rice.

Step 2

In a medium saucepan, combine the coconut milk and water and bring to a simmer over medium heat.

Step 3

Add the rinsed rice to the simmering liquid, stir, and reduce the heat to low. Cover the saucepan and cook for 15 minutes.

Step 4

Meanwhile, heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large skillet. Add the red bell pepper and sauté for 3-4 minutes until it starts to soften.

Step 5

Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Step 6

Stir in the pineapple chunks, ground allspice, ground ginger, and black pepper. Cook for 5-6 minutes, allowing the pineapple to become slightly caramelized.

Step 7

Check the rice to ensure it's cooked; all the liquid should be absorbed. If necessary, let it steam, covered, for an additional 5 minutes.

Step 8

Fluff the rice with a fork, and then gently fold in the pineapple mixture and chopped scallions.

Step 9

Transfer the rice to a serving dish and garnish with chopped fresh cilantro.

Step 10

Serve the Caribbean Pineapple Rice with lime wedges for squeezing over the rice before enjoying.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1022.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	617.5

Total Fat 15.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 2.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 57.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 115.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 7.6g	0%
Total Sugars 37.7g
Protein 8.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 127.7mg	0%
Iron 4.2mg	0%
Potassium 783.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 22.5%

Protein: 5.2%

Carbs: 72.3%