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You’ll love these creative vegan rice recipes, from easy sides to hearty mains and sweet treats! Budget-friendly, delicious, and kid-approved ideas. The following pineapple fried rice is a great way to use up cooked rice and is ready in under 30 minutes!
Course Ingredient
Cuisine Asian
Keyword Asian, dinner, healthy eating, mexican, sides, vegetarian
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 262
Author Alena Schowalter

Ingredients

Pineapple Fried Rice

  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 onion diced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger minced
  • 1 cup finely chopped veggies of choice 130 g
  • 1 ½ cups pineapple cubed (340 g)
  • ¼ - ½ cup stir fry sauce
  • 4 oz firm tofu 110 g, crumbled
  • 3 cups cooked rice 600 g

Instructions

  • Place a large pan over medium heat and add sesame oil and onion. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add ginger, veggies, and pineapple. Cook until soft, then add tofu and the stir-fry sauce. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • Add cooked rice, mix thoroughly, and heat until warm.
  • Serve topped with fresh herbs or green onion!

Notes

  • Carrots, bell pepper, zucchini, broccoli, and mushrooms work well for this recipe.
  • Make it oil-free by sautéing your veggies in water or broth.
  • Find 20+ more vegan rice recipes in the article above.

Nutrition

Calories: 262kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 15mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 8g