Vegan Pineapple Fried Rice
Vegan Pineapple Fried Rice Recipe:
Ingredients:
- 2 cups cooked jasmine rice (preferably chilled)
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, bell peppers, etc.)
- 1/2 cup diced tofu or tempeh (optional)
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (such as sesame or coconut oil)
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon curry powder (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped green onions and cilantro for garnish
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions:
- If you’re using tofu or tempeh, start by marinating them in a mixture of soy sauce and a pinch of turmeric for flavor and color. Set aside for a few minutes.
- In a large skillet or wok, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
- Add the marinated tofu or tempeh to the skillet and cook until golden and slightly crispy. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Push the onion and garlic to one side of the skillet and add the cooked rice to the other side. Allow the rice to heat up and lightly toast for a few minutes.
- Stir in the mixed vegetables and pineapple chunks. Cook for a few minutes until the vegetables are tender.
- Add the curry powder, turmeric powder, soy sauce or tamari, salt, and pepper. Mix everything together to evenly distribute the flavors and colors.
- Gently fold in the cooked tofu or tempeh, if using.
- Taste the fried rice and adjust the seasonings as needed.
- Once everything is well combined and heated through, remove the skillet from the heat.
- Serve the Vegan Pineapple Fried Rice in bowls, garnished with chopped green onions, cilantro, and lime wedges for an extra burst of flavor.
Nutrition Facts:
- Servings: 3 servings
- Serving Size: 1/3 of the recipe
Per Serving:
- Calories: ~330
- Total Fat: ~6g
- Saturated Fat: ~1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: ~650mg
- Total Carbohydrates: ~62g
- Dietary Fiber: ~5g
- Sugars: ~15g
- Protein: ~8g