Ingredients

1

cup uncooked regular long-grain white rice

2

cups water

1/4

teaspoon salt

2

medium green bell peppers, cut into 16 (1 1/2-inch) pieces

12

or 16 shelled deveined uncooked large shrimp (about 1/2 lb.), tails removed

1

(8-oz.) can pineapple chunks in light syrup, drained

1

cup purchased sweet-and-sour sauce

Preparation

Cook rice in water with salt as directed on package.

Meanwhile, heat gas or charcoal grill. Thread bell pepper, shrimp and pineapple onto four 8 to 10-inch metal skewers.

When grill is heated, place kabobs on gas grill over medium heat or on charcoal grill 4 to 6 inches from medium coals. Cover grill; cook 6 to 8 minutes or until shrimp turn pink, brushing frequently with sweet-and-sour sauce.

To serve, place any remaining sauce in small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on High for about 1 minute or until thoroughly heated. Remove bell pepper, shrimp and pineapple from skewers; serve over rice with warm sauce.