Description
Vegan Pineapple Fried Rice is a vibrant and satisfying dish that beautifully marries sweet pineapple with savory stir-fried vegetables. This easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep, offering a quick solution that doesn’t compromise on flavor or nutrition. Packed with fresh veggies and gluten-free ingredients, this delightful fried rice can be customized to suit your taste buds. Whether enjoyed as a standalone meal or paired with your favorite protein, Vegan Pineapple Fried Rice is sure to become a family favorite!
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)
- 4 tbsp tamari
- 1.5 tbsp maple syrup
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together tamari, maple syrup, garlic powder, hot sauce, and ginger; set aside.
- Heat a cast iron skillet over high heat and stir-fry pineapple chunks until caramelized. Transfer to a bowl.
- In the same skillet, sauté bell pepper and onion until slightly charred; reserve with pineapple.
- Add purple cabbage to the skillet and stir-fry until wilted. Move aside and add garlic; cook until fragrant.
- Add cooked rice and green peas to the skillet along with the prepared sauce; mix in reserved veggies.
- Serve garnished with cilantro, scallions, sesame seeds, and lime juice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 345
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg