Name: Thai Pineapple Fried Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Ingredients: 3 cups cooked brown jasmine rice, preferably leftover and chilled; ½ cup diced onion; ½ cup diced red bell pepper; ½ cup diced carrots; ½ cup diced grape tomatoes; 4 garlic cloves, minced; ¼ tsp ground turmeric; 2 tsp curry powder; 1 cup broccoli florets, blanched (see tips); ¾ cup fresh pineapple, cut in ½-inch cubes; ½ cup sliced green onions, plus more for garnishing; ¼ cup toasted sesame seeds; ¼ cup roasted cashews (optional, see tips); ¼ cup chopped cilantro (optional); 3 Tbsp low-sodium tamari; 1 Tbsp coconut sugar or date paste; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 Tbsp Thai sweet or garlic chili sauce

Recipes » Main Dish » Thai Pineapple Fried Rice

By Evelisse Capó, PharmD, DipACLM

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This plant-based fried rice recipe is oil-free and easy to follow. You can prepare it in under 30 minutes, making it perfect for a quick, tasty weeknight dinner incorporating leftover brown rice. The natural sweetness of the vegetables and pineapple pairs beautifully with the savory spices, creating a perfect balance of taste and texture. You can use any vegetables on hand, making this recipe versatile and adaptable to your preferences.

Prep: 15 mins Cook: 10 mins Yield: 4 servings

Gluten Free Nut Free

Ingredients

Rice

3 cups cooked brown jasmine rice, preferably leftover and chilled
½ cup diced onion
½ cup diced red bell pepper
½ cup diced carrots
½ cup diced grape tomatoes
4 garlic cloves, minced
¼ tsp ground turmeric
2 tsp curry powder
1 cup broccoli florets, blanched (see tips)
¾ cup fresh pineapple, cut in ½-inch cubes
½ cup sliced green onions, plus more for garnishing
¼ cup toasted sesame seeds
¼ cup roasted cashews (optional, see tips)
¼ cup chopped cilantro (optional)

Sauce

3 Tbsp low-sodium tamari
1 Tbsp coconut sugar or date paste
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 Tbsp Thai sweet or garlic chili sauce

Whole Food, Plant-Based Living: Getting Started

Instructions

1. In a medium bowl, combine the sauce ingredients and set aside.
2. In a heated pan, sauté the onions for 3 minutes.
3. Add the bell peppers, carrots, tomatoes, garlic, turmeric, and curry powder and sauté for 3 minutes.
4. Add the sauce and the cooked brown rice and sauté for 3 minutes.
5. Add the broccoli and cook for another minute.
6. Add the pineapple, green onions, sesame seeds, cashews (if using), and cilantro (if using). Serve immediately.

Cooking Tips

1. To blanch the broccoli, bring a pan of water to a boil. Have a bowl of iced water ready along with a strainer. Cook the broccoli in the boiling water for 1 minute before plunging it in the bowl of iced water using a slotted spoon. Drain and set aside.
2. Add baked tofu or tempeh, or cooked edamame for a tasty variation.