Pineapple, herbs, rice
and ham give this dish many personalities. A perfect meal to
serve for company.
Pineapple,
Ham 'N Rice
- 1 (20-ounce) can pineapple
chunks
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 onion, finely chopped
1 cup uncooked rice
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon crushed dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 3/4 cups chicken broth
1 cup diced cooked ham
2 (14.5-ouince) cans french-style green beans
1/2 teaspoon salt
- Drain pineapple, reserving
1/4 cup of the liquid.
- Heat oil in a large heavy
skillet. Add onion and rice; sauté until rice is translucent,
about 5 minutes. Add reserved juice, garlic powder, thyme, Italian
seasoning, red pepper flakes, broth and ham; cover and simmer
for 20 minutes or until rice is done. Stir in pineapple, green
beans and salt; heat thoroughly. Serve hot.
Makes 6 servings.
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