Golden Pineapple Rice

Description: This is a rice pilaf that goes great with spicy foods such as Thai or Caribbean. You can substitute white rice for brown rice if you wish, but be sure to adjust the amount of water as necessary.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups brown rice, uncooked
• 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 1/2 teaspoons grated ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 1/2 cups water
• 1 (12 ounce) can of sweet pineapple chunks, drained
• 1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
• 1/2 cup toasted almond

Steps:

1. Saute oil, garlic, ginger, turmeric, salt and rice for about two minutes.
2. Stir to prevent sticking.
3. Add water and bring to a boil.
4. Once the water boils simmer for 45 minutes until all the water is absorbed.
5. Stir in pineapple, cilantro and slivered almonds.