Description
Indulge in the vibrant and delicious Vegan Pineapple Fried Rice, a perfect blend of sweet pineapple and savory veggies. This quick and easy dish takes just 30 minutes to prepare, making it an ideal choice for weeknight dinners or meal prep. Bursting with flavors from fresh ingredients and a simple tamari sauce, this gluten-free recipe offers a nutritious option that’s both filling and satisfying. Whether enjoyed on its own or paired with your favorite protein, this colorful stir-fry is sure to become a go-to in your kitchen.
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 (thawed)
- 1 cup purple cabbage (shredded)
- 1/2 red onion (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 4 tbsp tamari
- 1.5 tbsp maple syrup
- hot sauce or red chili flakes (optional)
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together tamari, maple syrup, garlic powder, hot sauce, and ground ginger; set aside.
- Heat a cast iron skillet and stir-fry pineapple chunks until caramelized; transfer to a bowl.
- Sauté bell pepper and onion in the same skillet until slightly charred; reserve with the pineapple.
- Add cabbage to the skillet and stir-fry until wilted; add minced garlic until fragrant.
- Combine chilled brown rice and green peas with the prepared sauce; mix well.
- Serve topped with fresh cilantro, scallions, sesame seeds, and a squeeze of lime juice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg