Caribbean Rice Dishes
Today I have for you a delicious Caribbean Confetti Rice Recipe… I’d rather eat rice than just about any other carby dish I can think of. Its sweet nutty aroma and fluffy texture make it an appealing platform for all sorts of seasonings and toppings. Most of my very favorite meals include rice in some fashion… Thai fried rice, Korean Bibimbap, Hungarian Chicken Paprikas. I could go on and on. Rice dishes make great party or potluck options because they are usually just as tasty at room temperature as they are hot.
Caribbean Rice
That is definitely the case with today’s recipe, Caribbean Confetti Rice. Its sweet tropical essence combined with colorful veggies and spice make it a thrill to the tastebuds at any temperature. In fact, I’ll even eat it cold, straight out of the fridge! Caribbean Confetti Rice is a marvelous side dish this time of year to serve with all your grilled proteins.
What’s in Confetti Rice?
With coconut milk, garlic cloves, salt, allspice, cayenne, and reserved pineapple juice all tossed in, the rice itself offers so much flavor and texture. All it needs is the “confetti” to give it that extra push in the right direction. To start this confetti concoction bell peppers (i used yellow and red pepper) and onions are sauteed in butter until softened. You can add green bell pepper if you wanted the extra flavor.
More Jamaican Rice Ingredients
What really makes the flavor pop is the addition of sweet and smoky Old El Paso Green Chiles and Sliced Pickled Jalapeños. With fresh jalapeños, you never really know what you are going to get. They can range from bland as white bread with absolutely no flavor, to hotter than hades, all in the same grocery store batch. Because of this, Old El Paso Pickled Sliced Jalapeños are a great option, providing a slightly more predictable tangy and spicy bite to the rice.
Confetti Rice Balances Sweet and Savory
The last couple of ingredients added to this rice dish are pineapple, cilantro, salt, and pepper. Pineapple helps give more color, Caribbean-inspired flavor and essential texture while the cilantro, salt, and pepper enhance all the other flavors in the dish.
How to Make Caribbean Rice
Serving Suggestions
Not only is this Confetti Caribbean Rice mix colorful it is also full of fabulous flavor. Here are some of our favorite main dishes to make with this rice recipe:
Paleo Coconut Shrimp Recipe Perfect Herb Roasted Chicken Thighs Yucatán Garlic Butter Shrimp Healthy Caribbean Chicken Curry Sheet Pan Dinner
Storage and Reheating Instructions
I have no doubt this Gluten Free Caribbean Confetti Rice recipe will become an instant family favorite. It not only makes a great potluck dish, but it’s also a fantastic leftover as well. My kids took it to school for lunch for several days in a row, then mourned its disappearance after it was gone. I love sending them off with healthy (leftover) dishes loaded with flavor and goodness, rather than PB&J every day. To store the leftover Jamaican coconut rice, store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat in the microwave until piping hot! Caribbean Rice will be on our regular monthly menu from here on out.
More Rice Recipes!
One-Pot Shrimp Black Bean Rice Skillet Hibachi Fried Rice 4-Ingredient Spanish Rice Recipe Mushroom Rice Pilaf Cheesy Enchilada Rice Buffalo Chicken and Rice Skillet Triple Pork Fried Rice Best Jamaican Rice (Peas and Rice made with red kidney beans) Butter Rice from Lauren’s Latest
Check the printable recipe card below for the nutrition information on this side dish including calories, carbohydrates, protein, fiber, and calcium percentages. Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Old El Paso. All opinions are my own.
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