Pineapple Fried Rice
This pineapple fried rice is a sweet and savory dish made with fluffy jasmine rice, juicy pineapple, and simple Thai-inspired flavors. Ready in 30 minutes, it’s an easy, takeout-style meal perfect for busy weeknights.
Servings: 4 servings
Equipment
- 1 Dutch Oven or Wok
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil or vegetable oil
- ½ onion chopped
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
- 1 red bell pepper chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 1-inch piece of ginger minced
- 3 cups cooked jasmine rice
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1½ cups fresh or canned pineapple pieces
Toppings
- chopped green onion
- chopped cashews
- Sriracha optional
Instructions
- Add the oil to a large skillet over medium heat. Add in the onion, salt, and pepper. Cook for a couple minutes. Then, add in the bell pepper and cook for a few minutes until softened.
- Stir in the garlic and ginger, and cook for 30 seconds to a minute until fragrant.
- Add in the rice, soy sauce, and oyster sauce. Stir to combine. Then, gently stir in the pineapple.
- Season with salt and pepper and/or add more soy sauce to taste. Top with chopped green onion, chopped cashews, and a drizzle of sriracha.
Notes
- Add scrambled eggs for a more traditional fried rice variation.
- Swap cashews for peanuts or leave them out for a nut-free option.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 241kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 920mg | Potassium: 228mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 968IU | Vitamin C: 69mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 1mg