Description
A vibrant and flavorful Instant Pot Pineapple Fried Rice packed with juicy pineapple, fluffy jasmine rice, colorful vegetables, eggs, and crunchy cashews. This sweet and savory dish comes together quickly and makes a satisfying meal or side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ cups jasmine rice
- 1¾ cups chicken broth
- 1½ cups pineapple chunks
- 1 cup diced carrots
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 3 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 green onions, sliced
- ½ cup chopped cashews
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Turn the Instant Pot to sauté mode and heat briefly.
- Add garlic, carrots, jasmine rice, chicken broth, soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
- Secure the lid and set the valve to sealing.
- Cook on high pressure for 4 minutes.
- Allow a 10 minute natural release, then carefully release remaining pressure.
- Open the lid and stir in pineapple chunks, peas, cooked scrambled eggs, green onions, and cashews.
- Mix gently until evenly combined and heated through.
- Serve warm and enjoy.
Notes
- Use fresh pineapple for the best flavor and texture.
- Rinse the rice before cooking for fluffier grains.
- Toast the cashews for extra crunch and depth of flavor.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: instant pot pineapple fried rice, pineapple rice, easy fried rice, sweet and savory rice, instant pot recipes, weeknight dinner