This Thai Rice Pilaf is packed with flavor and comes together in about 10 minutes. The perfect weekday side dish! It can easily be made vegan.
Do you ever get the feeling that there just aren’t enough hours in the day?
Yeah, me too!
There was a time when a crazy week could throw all of my nutrition goals off track. I would be too exhausted even to think about dinner, and so we would end up getting carry out. Not only was it less than ideal from a nutritional standpoint, but with two hungry boys, it also got expensive. REALLY expensive.
(Skye doesn't eat much so keeping her fed is never expensive. But my boys. Wow.)
These days, I keep my pantry stocked so that a quick, wholesome meal is never too complicated.
I also have developed the habit of cooking on the weekend so that the fridge is well-stocked.
That almost always includes making either quinoa or rice. Sometimes I get ambitious and make both. (Check out this Instant Pot Quinoa for how to cook quinoa in just a minute!)
With my pantry and fridge stocked, meals like this come together in a flash! In less than 15 minutes, this Thai Rice Pilaf is done, leaving me to enjoy the rest of my evening.
Watching your carbs? No problem.
This recipe works perfectly with Cauliflower Rice!
Tools for Making Thai Rice Pilaf
Thai Rice Pilaf
Ingredients
- 20 oz cooked rice
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1 cup chopped pineapple
- 2 carrots grated
- ½ cup baby sweet peas fresh or frozen
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon fish sauce
- 2 teaspoons maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon fresh minced ginger or 1 drop ginger essential oil
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper
- ½ cup chopped cilantro
- 3 scallions sliced
- 2 tablespoons chopped cashews
- ½ cup shredded unsweetened coconut toasted
- Optional: Hot sauce
Instructions
- Heat coconut oil in a large skillet to medium high. Add pineapple, carrots and sweet peas and cook for 2 minutes.
- Add rice, lime juice, fish sauce, maple syrup and ginger. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring often. Remove from heat and stir in cilantro and scallions.
- Top with cashews and coconut and serve warm. Drizzle with hot sauce if desired.
Nutrition
If You Like Thai Rice Pilaf You May Also Like:
- Quinoa Taco Meat
- Quinoa Smoothie
- Spanish Cauliflower Rice
Rebecca Bryant
this looks and sounds delicious. My younger brother would lvoe to make this. Passing on the recipe.
Karen Yannacio Morse
Ok...so I know that you said that this is easy to make, but I'm not sure. Think I can handle it? It looks really yummy! I am thinking I might step up to this challenge! Wish me luck!
Taylor Smith
This recipe looks absolutely fantastic! I can't wait to print it out to try with my hubby!
OurFamilyWorld
This looks so amazing. We are rice eaters and we are used to eating rice for lunch and dinner. I love that this dish has veggies and it looks so full of flavours.
TheMummyToolbox
love Veedee rice! they come in so many different flavors too which is so helpful! loving this rice recipe, would be perfect for after a long day!
Rose Sahetapy
This recipe is quite different than regular rice recipe I used to eat, but it looks super delicious! I love how you included vegetables.
Anna
I love rice and Thai food. Never heard of Veedee, will have to look out for it.
Rachel Catherine
This looks delicious! I can't wait to try it at home. Looks like a great option for a weeknight meal.
Robin
I'm a little confused about the 2 pkgs of rice. How much is that really? I am going to use the Basmati I have so how much cooked rice should I end up with to make the right mix with everything else.
Robin
Never mind, got it.
Kori
This sounds and looks delicious. I can't say that I'm a huge fan of basmati rice but for this, I might make an exception.
Kim
Your recipes are always fool proof. I love that it's a one bowl meal. I'll try it for my Meatless Monday!
Heather
I would never think to combine thai flavors with rice pilaf. I bet it is delicious!
Becca Wilson
This looks so good! I am going to have to give this a try with one of my meals this week.
Suzanne Spiegoski-Decamps
This looks so good, Wendy! I'm officially hungry! Bon appétit 🙂
CourtneyLynne Storms
Omg can even say yum?!?! THIS recipe looks absolutely delicious. I must give it a try!
Theresa
Yum, I would love to have this for lunch! You've got such tasty meal ideas. Thanks for the food inspiration!
Louise Bishop
Rice usually feels boring half the time however, this looks like it would be a great addition to any meal or by itself even!
Ellie Augustin
I love to be able to mix up dinner rice recipes and loving this recipe. I shared it w/my Hubby thanks for sharing!
Rachel Langer
Our favorite rice is Jasmine. My husband makes a mean Mexican rice and I am pretty proud of my cilantro lime rice. I will have to give this recipe a try!
Brittany Muddamalle
I cannot wait to try this out! I love thai food! My husband and I end up going to a thai food place every week on date night. I'd love to make it at home!
Amanda Rosson
Oh what a yummy and beautiful looking dish! I love how colorful it is! Thanks for the giveaway too!
Kristin
Yummmm this sounds delicious! One bowl meals are one of my favorite things to make, less clean up and hopefully great taste. This sounds great, I cannot wait to try it. Pinned!
Kiana
This looks so tasty! I am all here for quick and easy dishes that also taste amazing.
Maria - Tough Cookie Mommy
I have the feeling that there aren't enough hours in the day every single day. This dish looks really tasty and perfect for a family dinner.
Karina Pacheco
Love when I find yummy foods that can be cooked easy, perfect for those super busy days. This looks delicious and so healthy, love it. Need to try and find some nearby 🙂
Krystal
Hello delicious! I don't make a lot of Thai dishes, but I know that my husband would totally appreciate it. Looks totally good and something I can replicate!
Shannon Graham
This looks delicious. Never tried making my own!