Description
Vegan Pineapple Fried Rice is a vibrant and delicious dish that perfectly balances the sweetness of pineapple with a medley of colorful vegetables. This easy-to-make recipe takes just 30 minutes, making it ideal for quick weeknight dinners or meal prep for the week ahead. Packed with nutrients and flavor, this gluten-free delight is sure to please everyone at the table. Whether served as a main course or side dish, you’ll appreciate its versatility and satisfying taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4–5 cups brown rice (cooked and 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/red chili flakes
Instructions
- Whisk together all sauce ingredients in a small bowl.
- Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat and stir-fry pineapple until caramelized; set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté bell pepper and onion until slightly colored; reserve with pineapple.
- Stir-fry purple cabbage for one minute then add garlic until fragrant.
- Add cooked rice and peas to the skillet, pour in the sauce, and mix well.
- Top with fresh cilantro, scallions, sesame seeds, and lime juice before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg