Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Easy Vegan Pineapple Fried Rice, a delightful dish that pairs the sweetness of fresh pineapple with colorful vegetables and a savory tamari sauce. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a casual gathering, this recipe is not only gluten-free but also packed with nutrients. Made with wholesome brown rice and an array of veggies, it is both filling and healthy. Enjoy it as a main dish or make it even more exciting by customizing it with your favorite proteins or additional vegetables. Plus, the leftovers taste even better the next day!
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)
Instructions
- Whisk together garlic, tamari, maple syrup, garlic powder, hot sauce, and ground ginger in a small bowl to create the stir-fry sauce.
- Heat a cast iron skillet and stir-fry pineapple chunks until slightly caramelized; remove and set aside.
- Sauté diced bell pepper and onion until they begin to color; then remove from skillet.
- Stir-fry purple cabbage for one minute; add minced garlic until fragrant.
- Mix in chilled brown rice and green peas, then pour in the stir-fry sauce and combine everything well.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro, chopped scallions, and sesame seeds before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (210g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg