Diabetic Recipes
Curried Pineapple Rice
Yield: 12 to 14 servings
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
- 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
- 2 1/2 cups uncooked long grain rice
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon curry powder
- 5 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped (optional)
- 1 (20 ounce) can unsweetened pineapple chunks, drained, or the equivalent of fresh pineapple
- 4 green onions, chopped
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, sauté onion in butter until tender. Stir in rice, garlic, and curry powder. Add broth, soy sauce and jalapeno, if desired. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and let stand for 5 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
- Stir in green onions and pineapple chunks.
Nutrition
Per serving: One 3/4 cup serving (prepared with low-sodium broth and light soy sauce) equals: 178 calories, 96 mg sodium, 1 mg cholesterol, 34 gm carbohydrate, 4 gm protein, 3 gm fat
Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 fruit