Fruited Rice Pilaf

Name: Fruited Rice Pilaf
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 1 package (6 ounces) rice pilaf; 2 tablespoons butter, softened; 1/2 cup pineapple chunks; 1/2 cup raisins; 1/4 cup prepared Italian salad dressing; Toasted sweetened shredded coconut, optional

I'm always trying to get fruit into our menus. I stirred some into plain rice pilaf one night, and it was a hit!—Lucille M. Gendron, Pelham, New Hampshire

Ingredients

1 package (6 ounces) rice pilaf
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1/2 cup pineapple chunks
1/2 cup raisins
1/4 cup prepared Italian salad dressing
Toasted sweetened shredded coconut, optional

Directions

Cook rice pilaf according to package directions. Stir in the butter until melted. Add the pineapple, raisins and salad dressing. Top with toasted coconut if desired.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 347 calories, 15g fat (6g saturated fat), 23mg cholesterol, 900mg sodium, 50g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein.

Originally published as Fruited Rice Pilaf in Quick Cooking July/August 2005

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ms11145

Aug 1, 2014

This one got mixed reviews. Daughter and I loved it; husband rather have just plain rice pilaf.
christinagriffith

Jan 15, 2010

I was looking for a side for BBQ chicken quesdaillas. This was a good pick. I skipped the raisins and added more pineapple. I also used brown rice to bump up our whole grains. This is going in my rotation. Thanks!