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Pineapple Recipes

April 30, 2024

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Pineapples are a symbol for hospitality, friendship, and welcoming! These delicious fruits are also welcome right in my tummy 😆 Whether you’re hosting, attending a friend’s cookout this Summer, or just wanting a juicy recipe for a Wednesday night at home – we are sharing the yummiesttttt pineapple recipes for this Spring + Summer [or anytime of year!] 🍍 You may be surprised how many courses you’ll be able to make!

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Sides and Appetizers

Pineapple Salsa

Pineapple Salsa

Ingredients

  • 2 cups fresh pineapple, diced small
  • 1 red chili pepper (optional)
  • fresh green onion, measure with your heart! (a little goes a long way!)
  • juice of one fresh lime

Instructions

  1. Chop and combine all ingredients in a small bowl, serve chilled.

Main Dishes

Pineapple Chicken Bowls

Inspired by Clean Food Crush

Pineapple Chicken Bowls

Ingredients

  • 1/3 c soy sauce
  • 1/3 c pineapple juice
  • 1/3 c tomato paste
  • 1 T honey
  • 1 T fresh grated ginger
  • 1 T cornstarch
  • 2 cloves fresh garlic

Serve With:

  • 4 c cooked white rice
  • pineapple salsa
  • fresh cilantro
  • lime wedges
  • sesame seeds
  • salt & pepper

Chicken:

  • 2 lbs cooked chicken breast, cubed
  • olive oil
  • salt & pepper

Instructions

  1. Slice chicken into bite-size pieces, and cook on stove over medium-high heat with olive oil until slightly crispy. Salt & pepper to taste. Set aside.

  2. In a bowl, whisk together all sauce ingredients. Pour over chicken and mix well to coat chicken.

  3. Serve over a bowl of cooked rice with pineapple salsa, lime wedges, cilantro, and sesame seeds. Enjoy!

Ginger Pineapple Turkey Stir Fry

Ginger Pineapple Turkey Stir Fry

A little spice and sweetness make an explosion of flavors in this stirfry

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 1/2 lb ground turkey (or chicken)
  • 3 tbsp salted butter
  • 2 tbsp Thai red curry paste
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger, chopped
  • 2 whole bell peppers, sliced
  • 1 1/2 cups pineapple, chopped
  • 1 cup cashews, whole
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce (or tamari)
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
  • 4 whole green onions, chopped
  • 1/4 cup basil, chopped

Instructions

  1. In a large skillet, combine the oil and turkey. Cook over medium heat, breaking up the meat as it cooks until browned, about 5 minutes. Add the chili paste, butter, garlic, and ginger. Cook 2 minutes, until the butter browns and the turkey gets crispy.

  2. Mix in the peppers, 3/4 cup pineapple, green onions, and cashews. Cook another 2-5 minutes. Pour over the soy sauce and honey. Cook until the sauce coats the turkey, 2-3 minutes. Remove from the heat.

  3. In a bowl, toss 3/4 cup pineapple with the cilantro and basil.

  4. Serve the turkey, peppers, and cashews over bowls of rice. Top with the pineapple/cilantro/basil. Enjoy!

Recipe Notes

Slightly altered recipe from Half Baked Harvest

Desserts

Pineapple Coconut Loaf Cake

Pineapple Coconut Loaf Cake

Course Dessert
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings 6

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
  • 1/2 stick unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for pan
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 can 20oz pineapple chunks, drained very well!

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350

  2. Sprinkle coconut on cookie sheet in a single layer, bake until lightly toasted, tossing occasionally, 6 to 10 minutes; set aside.

  3. Butter and flour a 9-by-5-inch (8-cup) loaf pan; set aside.

  4. In a mixer on high speed, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add in eggs and beat well.

  5. On low speed, add flour, baking soda and salt.

  6. Add in sour cream, be careful to not overmix.

  7. Open up your can of pineapple chunks and drain them well. Use a paper towel to get all the moisture out, best you can.

  8. Using a rubber spatula, fold pineapple and 1 cup coconut into batter. Spoon into prepared pan, and smooth top; sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup coconut.

  9. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 65 to 70 minutes (cover pan with foil halfway through – so your coconut does not burn!)

  10. Let cake cool in pan 15 minutes. Remove from pan, and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Recipe Notes

To store, keep it wrapped in plastic – room temp. Will stay good for 2 days! Recipe Credit: Martha Stewart

3 Ingredient Pineapple Whipped Dessert

3 Ingredient Pineapple Dessert

Servings 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 [20 oz] can Crushed Pineapple in Juice undrained
  • 1 pkg Vanilla Flavor Instant Pudding
  • 1 cup Whipped Topping thawed

Instructions

  1. Mix pineapple and dry pudding mix. Gently stir in whipped topping. Refrigerate for an hour before serving.

  2. Top with shredded coconut and enjoy!

Recipe Notes

Recipe credit: https://cutefetti.com/easy-pineapple-dessert/

Drinks

Pineapple Margarita

Pineapple Margarita

A tropical twist on a classic cocktail! Cheers to sippin' on something fruity this Summer!

Servings 1 serving

Ingredients

  • salt for rim or swap for Tajín! [or combine!]
  • 2 oz pineapple juice
  • 2 oz tequila
  • 3/4 oz fresh lime juice
  • 3/4 oz triple sec
  • limes or pineapple slices for garnish optional

Instructions

  1. Combine all ingredients in a shaker

  2. Shake, shake, shake

  3. Pour over ice and enjoy!

Recipe Notes

Recipe Credit: delish.com

Pina Coladas

The Best Pina Coladas

Ingredients

  • 6 oz White Rum
  • 6 oz Cream of Coconut
  • 6 oz Pineapple Juice
  • 1/2 Cup Frozen Pineapple Chunks
  • 4 oz Golden or Spiced Rum
  • 4 Cups Ice
  • Pineapple Wedges for garnish

Instructions

  1. Place the white rum, coconut cream, pineapple juice + chunks, golden rum, and ice in a blender. Process until totally blended.

  2. Pour into glasses and garnish with pineapple wedge!

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