Sweet and Savory Pineapple Fried Rice with Cashews
A delicious vegan fried rice recipe that's packed with flavor and nutrition.
Ingredients
- 1 cup cooked rice brown basmati
- 1 whole green bell pepper diced
- ½ whole onion diced
- 1 cup carrots diced
- 1 cup cauliflower chopped into small florets
- ½ cup crushed pineapple drained
- ½ cup celery diced
- ¼ cup cashews
- 2 tbsp liquid aminos or soy sauce
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes optional
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the sesame oil and swirl to coat the pan.
- Add the diced onion and sliced baby carrots. Cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender.
- Add the chopped cauliflower and green bell pepper. Cook for another 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
- Add the cooked rice, diced celery, and drained crushed pineapple. Stir to combine.
- In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, maple syrup, ground ginger, black pepper, and garlic powder. Pour this sauce over the rice mixture and stir until everything is evenly coated.
- Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the rice is heated through and the sauce has been absorbed.
- Remove the skillet from the heat and sprinkle with cashews and red pepper flakes (if using). Serve immediately.