Description
Vegan Pineapple Fried Rice is a vibrant and flavorful dish that beautifully marries the sweetness of pineapple with a medley of fresh vegetables and hearty brown rice. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for busy weeknights, taking just 30 minutes from prep to plate. Packed with nutrients and gluten-free, it’s an excellent option for meal prep or a quick family dinner. The delightful combination of tamari and maple syrup lends a sweet-savory profile that makes this fried rice stand out from traditional recipes. Whether enjoyed as a main dish or in lettuce wraps, this vegan creation promises satisfaction in every bite.
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: hot sauce or red chili flakes, ground ginger
Instructions
- Whisk together tamari, maple syrup, garlic powder, hot sauce, and ginger in a small bowl; set aside.
- In a hot skillet, stir-fry pineapple chunks until caramelized; transfer to a bowl.
- Stir-fry bell pepper and onion until slightly charred; remove from the skillet.
- Sauté purple cabbage until wilted, then add garlic until fragrant.
- Mix in chilled rice and green peas, pour the prepared sauce over it, and combine all reserved vegetables.
- Serve garnished with fresh herbs and lime juice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg