Description
A vibrant and flavorful sweet and tangy pineapple rice made with juicy pineapple, savory seasonings, and fluffy jasmine rice. This quick and easy vegan dish brings a tropical twist and works perfectly as a main meal or side.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked jasmine rice
- 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup onion, finely chopped
- ½ cup bell pepper, diced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons green onions, sliced
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
Instructions
- Heat vegetable oil in a large pan over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion and cook until soft and translucent.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add diced bell pepper and cook for a few minutes until slightly tender.
- Add pineapple chunks and cook for 2–3 minutes until slightly caramelized.
- Add the cooked rice, breaking up any clumps and mixing evenly.
- In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, black pepper, salt, and chili flakes.
- Pour the sauce over the rice and stir well to combine.
- Cook for another 3–5 minutes, allowing the rice to absorb the sauce.
- Drizzle sesame oil and add sliced green onions.
- Stir well and remove from heat before serving.
Notes
- Use day-old rice for best texture and to prevent mushiness.
- Drain canned pineapple well if using instead of fresh.
- Add tofu or chickpeas for extra protein.
- Include cashews or peanuts for a crunchy texture.
- Mix in vegetables like carrots, peas, or snap peas for more nutrition.
- Adjust spice level by adding more chili flakes or sriracha.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat with a splash of water to maintain moisture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
