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Vegan Pineapple Fried Rice

Vegan Pineapple Fried Rice: Quick, Sweet, and Satisfying Delight

Delight in this Vegan Pineapple Fried Rice, a quick yet flavorful dish that balances sweet pineapple and savory veggies.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian, Vegan
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Rice Base
  • 2 cups Brown Rice Chilled, cooked
For the Pineapple & Veggies
  • 1 cup Pineapple Chunks Fresh or frozen
  • 1 medium Red Bell Pepper Substitute with yellow or orange
  • 1 cup Green Peas Frozen works well
  • 2 cups Purple Cabbage Use green if unavailable
  • 1 medium Red Onion Yellow or white is fine
  • 2 cloves Garlic (minced) Adjust for freshness
For Flavoring
  • 3 tablespoons Tamari Substitute soy sauce if not gluten-free
  • 1 tablespoon Maple Syrup Agave syrup or brown sugar as alternatives
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Omit if using fresh
  • 1 teaspoon Hot Sauce or Red Chili Flakes Adjust for spice preference
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Ginger (optional) Omit if unavailable

Equipment

  • cast iron skillet
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a small bowl, combine tamari, maple syrup, garlic powder, and hot sauce, whisking until well mixed. Set aside.
  2. Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add pineapple chunks and stir-fry for 4 to 5 minutes until caramelized. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, add red bell pepper and diced red onion. Stir-fry for 3 to 4 minutes until slightly softened. Move to bowl with pineapple.
  4. Add purple cabbage to the skillet and stir-fry for about 2 minutes until wilted. Move to side of skillet, add oil or water, and sauté minced garlic for 30 seconds.
  5. Add chilled brown rice and green peas. Pour the stir-fry sauce over, tossing everything together. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes until heated through.
  6. Gently fold in reserved pineapple and vegetable mixture. Serve hot with garnishes like cilantro, scallions, sesame seeds, and lime wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 6gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 0.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 700mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 4gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2.5mg

Notes

Use day-old chilled brown rice for best texture. Don't skip the garnishes for added flavor and aesthetics. Adjust salt, sweetness, and spice to your taste.

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