Description
Vegan Pineapple Fried Rice is a delightful and easy-to-make dish that perfectly balances sweet and savory flavors. This colorful recipe features vibrant vegetables like bell peppers, peas, and purple cabbage, all stir-fried with juicy pineapple chunks and coated in a delicious tamari sauce. Ideal for busy weeknights or festive gatherings, this gluten-free meal is not only satisfying but also makes for excellent leftovers. Enjoy it topped with fresh herbs and crunchy peanuts for an extra layer 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
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together tamari, maple syrup, garlic powder, hot sauce, and ginger. Set aside.
- Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Stir-fry pineapple chunks until lightly caramelized; remove from skillet.
- Add diced bell pepper and onion to the skillet; sauté until just tender.
- Stir in purple cabbage and cook until wilted; then add minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add chilled brown rice and thawed peas; pour in the sauce and mix well.
- Garnish with cilantro, scallions, or sesame seeds before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg