Easy Lime and Pineapple Fried Rice Recipe

Last Updated on April 15, 2023 by Diane Hoffmaster

This lime and pineapple fried rice recipe is the perfect way to use up a can of pineapple and put a summer spin on your next rice side dish recipe! The other day I bought some fresh pineapple and left a bowl of it cut up on the counter.  Sure enough, within moments of setting it down my teenage son was there, fork in hand, eating it straight out of the bowl. 

Those of you with teenage boys have probably seen how food left laying around will suddenly attract attention like ants to a picnic!  My whole family loves pineapple and I decided to whip up a sweet and spicy fried rice recipe to go with our pork spare ribs for dinner tonight. 

This fried rice recipe will take only minutes to make if you cook up the rice the night before.  This comes in handy for busy weeknight meals.  You can use a can of crushed pineapple or just put chunks of fresh pineapple through the food processor for a few seconds. 

This fried rice recipe uses flavors more inherent to Mexican foods rather than traditional Chinese-style fried rice.  Serve it alongside grilled meat and veggies for an easy summer meal!

Lime and Pineapple Rice Ingredients

You need a few basic ingredients for this fruit fried rice.  Here is what I used to make it this week:

• Basmati rice
• Chicken stock
• Pineapple juice
• Can of crushed pineapple
• Olive oil
• Jalapeno, seeded and finely chopped
• Garlic, minced
• Fresh cilantro, chopped
• Fresh lime juice
• Lime zest
• Lime wedges and additional cilantro for garnish, if desired

How to Make Pineapple Fried Rice

Here are the really simple directions on how to make this flavorful fried rice recipe:

First, cook the rice according to the package directions.  Use the stock and pineapple juice as your liquid instead of the recommended water. When it is finished cooking, set it aside. You can do this step the night before if you want and then just refrigerate the rice until you are ready to finish the recipe. 

In a large saute pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Don’t get it too hot.

Add the minced garlic and chopped jalapeno. Saute them together for about 2 to 3 minutes.

Mix in the fresh pineapple and lime juice and zest. Mix well until everything is combined.

Add in the rice and cilantro. Stir thoroughly.

Serve this homemade fried rice with additional lime and cilantro if desired.

More Easy Rice Recipes

Looking for more rice recipes to try this week?  Make one of these:

• Chicken rice bowl recipe with edamame: This easy rice bowl recipe is just the thing you need. 
• Teriyaki beef and broccoli over brown rice:  An easy dinner recipe your family will love.
• Cajun-style dirty rice:  A spicy rice recipe with ground sausage.  

Yield: 6 Cups

Easy Lime and Pineapple Fried Rice Recipe

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Easy fried rice recipe with lots of citrus flavor. Sweetness from canned pineapple with plenty of heat from fresh jalapenos.

Prep Time 30 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Total Time 40 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 cups basmati rice
• 1/2 cups chicken stock
• 1/2 cup pineapple juice
• 1 cup crushed pineapple
• 3 TBSP olive oil
• 1 large jalapeno, seeded and finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 2 TBSP fresh lime juice
• 1 tsp lime zest
• Lime wedges and additional cilantro for garnish, if desired

Instructions

1. Cook rice according to package directions, using the stock and pineapple juice as your liquid instead of the recommended water. Set aside. You can do this step the night before if you want.
2. In a large saute pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
3. Add the minced garlic and chopped jalapeno. Saute 2 to 3 minutes.
4. Add in the pineapple and lime juice and zest. mix well.
5. Add in the rice and cilantro. Mix well.
6. Serve with additional lime and cilantro if desired

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

4

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 268Total Fat: 11gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 47mgCarbohydrates: 40gFiber: 2gSugar: 13gProtein: 4g

Nutrition information not always accurate