Description
Discover the vibrant flavors of Vegan Pineapple Fried Rice, a delightful and healthy dish that’s perfect for any occasion. This quick and easy recipe combines sweet pineapple, colorful vegetables, and a savory tamari sauce, creating a satisfying meal that’s both nutritious and gluten-free.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4–5 cups cooked brown rice (chilled)
- 2 cups pineapple chunks (fresh or frozen)
- 1 red bell pepper (diced)
- 3/4 cup green peas (frozen & thawed)
- 1 cup purple cabbage (shredded)
- 1/2 red onion (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 4 tbsp tamari
- 1.5 tbsp maple syrup
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 3/4 tsp hot sauce or red chili flakes
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger (optional)
- Optional garnishes: cilantro, scallions, lime wedges
Instructions
- Prepare the stir-fry sauce by whisking together tamari, maple syrup, garlic powder, hot sauce, and ground ginger in a small bowl.
- In a hot cast iron skillet, stir-fry pineapple chunks until slightly caramelized. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté diced bell pepper and onion in the same skillet until they start to color; then remove.
- Add shredded purple cabbage to wilt briefly before adding minced garlic until fragrant.
- Combine chilled brown rice and green peas with the prepared sauce in the skillet; mix gently with reserved veggies.
- Serve garnished with fresh herbs and lime wedges.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg