Description
Vegan Pineapple Fried Rice is a vibrant and satisfying dish that combines the sweetness of pineapple with a medley of colorful vegetables, all perfectly stir-fried to create a delightful flavor explosion. This quick and easy recipe takes just 30 minutes to prepare, making it ideal for busy weeknights or meal prep. Packed with nutritious ingredients and gluten-free, it’s a healthy option that can be customized to suit your taste. Enjoy this tropical-inspired fried rice hot or cold, and don’t forget to garnish with fresh herbs and a squeeze of lime for an extra burst of flavor!
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
- Optional: lime wedges, cilantro, scallions for garnish
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. Stir-fry pineapple chunks until caramelized; remove and set aside.
- Sauté red bell pepper and onion in the same skillet until slightly charred; set aside.
- Stir-fry cabbage for one minute; add minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add chilled brown rice and green peas to the skillet, pour in the sauce, then mix in reserved veggies.
- Serve warm garnished with cilantro, scallions, and lime juice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg