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Curried Pineapple Rice - 12 -- e

Source of Recipe

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CURRIED PINEAPPLE RICE
Serves: 12-14
Ready in 1 hour or less

1/2 c. finely chopped onion
2 T. butter or margarine
2-1/2 c. uncooked long grain rice
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 T. curry powder
5 c. LOW-SODIUM chicken broth
1 T. LIGHT soy sauce
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped, optional
1 can (20 oz.) unsweetened pineapple chunks, drained..OR...the equivalent of fresh pineapple
4 green onions, chopped

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.

One 3/4 c. serving 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.