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Pineapple Fried Rice

A delicious and colorful fried rice dish featuring sweet pineapple, vegetables, and optional protein, perfect for a quick meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: Asian, Thai
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Rice and Vegetables
  • 2 cups cooked jasmine rice preferably day-old
  • 1 cup pineapple chunks fresh or canned
  • 1 cup mixed vegetables carrots, peas, bell peppers
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil for frying
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 green onions sliced for garnish
Optional Protein
  • 1 cup shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 2 eggs beaten for added protein

Method
 

Cooking the Rice
  1. Heat the vegetable oil in a wok over medium-high heat.
  2. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. If using, add shrimp and cook until pink, about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Push the shrimp to the side and pour in the beaten eggs, scrambling them until cooked.
  5. Add the cooked rice, pineapple chunks, and mixed vegetables to the wok.
  6. Pour soy sauce over the rice and stir-fry everything together for about 5 minutes.
  7. Remove from heat and garnish with sliced green onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 10gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For a vegetarian version, omit shrimp and eggs. You can also add cashews or tofu for extra protein.

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