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Vegan Pineapple Fried Rice

Delicious Vegan Pineapple Fried Rice for Quick Weeknight Meals

This Vegan Pineapple Fried Rice is a colorful medley of flavors, perfect for quick weeknight meals.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 portions
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Asian, Vegan
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Rice
  • 2 cups Brown Rice cooked and chilled
For the Veggies
  • 1 cup Pineapple Chunks fresh or frozen, drained
  • 1 medium Red Bell Pepper diced
  • 1 cup Green Peas frozen, thawed
  • 1 cup Purple Cabbage shredded
  • 1 medium Red Onion diced
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
For the Sauce
  • 3 tbsp Tamari
  • 1 tbsp Maple Syrup
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder optional
  • 1 tbsp Hot Sauce or Red Chili Flakes adjust to taste
  • 1 tsp Ground Ginger optional

Equipment

  • cast iron skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together tamari, maple syrup, garlic powder, and hot sauce or chili flakes. Set aside.
  2. Caramelize the Pineapple: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add pineapple chunks and sauté for 4–5 minutes until caramelized. Transfer to a bowl.
  3. Sauté the Veggies: In the same skillet, add red bell pepper and onion. Stir for 3–4 minutes until softened. Combine with pineapple in the bowl.
  4. Add Cabbage and Garlic: Stir-fry purple cabbage for 2 minutes. Push to one side, add minced garlic, and cook for another 30 seconds.
  5. Combine & Cook the Rice: Add brown rice and peas to the skillet. Drizzle sauce over and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, stirring gently.
  6. Garnish & Serve: Garnish with cilantro, scallions, and sesame seeds. Serve warm with lime wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 8gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 700mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 4gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Chill the rice for best texture; you can mix and match vegetables based on preference.

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