Description
A bright and flavorful vegan pineapple fried rice made with chilled jasmine rice, juicy pineapple, colorful vegetables, savory soy sauce, warm curry powder, fresh herbs, and crunchy cashews.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups cooked jasmine rice, chilled
- 1 1/2 cups fresh pineapple chunks
- 2 tablespoons neutral oil
- 1/2 cup yellow onion, finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium carrot, diced small
- 1/2 cup frozen peas
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon curry powder
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/2 cup roasted cashews
- 3 green onions, sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Place a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat for 2 minutes.
- In a small bowl, stir together the soy sauce, curry powder, maple syrup, lime juice, salt, and black pepper.
- Add the neutral oil to the hot skillet. Add the onion, garlic, carrot, peas, and red bell pepper, then cook for 3 to 4 minutes until slightly tender.
- Add the pineapple chunks and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until warmed and lightly glossy.
- Add the chilled jasmine rice and gently break up any clumps with a spatula.
- Pour the sauce over the rice and toss until evenly coated.
- Cook for 4 to 6 minutes, stirring often, until the rice is hot and lightly golden.
- Stir in the roasted cashews, green onions, and cilantro.
- Taste and adjust with a small splash of soy sauce or lime juice if needed, then serve warm.
Notes
- Use chilled rice for the best fried rice texture.
- Drain and pat pineapple dry so the rice does not become soggy.
- Cook over medium-high heat to help the rice fry instead of steam.
- Add crispy tofu for extra protein.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: vegan fried rice, pineapple fried rice, Thai pineapple rice, vegan dinner, easy rice recipe