Description
Pineapple Fried Rice is a delightful fusion of sweet and savory flavors that transports your taste buds to a tropical paradise. This vibrant dish features fragrant jasmine rice, juicy pineapple, crunchy veggies, and a hint of soy sauce, making it a perfect meal for potlucks or cozy dinners. Quick to prepare and easily customizable, this recipe will leave everyone craving more with every bite.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked jasmine rice
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)
- 1 cup diced bell peppers (mixed colors)
- 3 green onions (sliced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 eggs (beaten)
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 2 tablespoons oil (for cooking)
- Cilantro (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare jasmine rice according to package instructions; let cool.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat; sauté garlic until fragrant (30 seconds).
- Add bell peppers and peas; cook for about 3 minutes until softened.
- Mix in pineapple chunks; push veggies aside and scramble the eggs in the pan until fully cooked.
- Fold in cooked rice and soy sauce; stir for 2-3 minutes until evenly coated.
- Remove from heat; garnish with green onions and cilantro if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: For best results, use day-old rice for better texture. Feel free to swap vegetables or add proteins like shrimp or chicken for variety.