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Pineapple Fried Rice

Pineapple fried rice is a sweet and savory Thai-inspired dish that'll be on your table in less than 30 minutes. Recipe source: EatFresh

Prep Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Servings: 4
Ingredients Click the play button next to each ingredient for How-To Videos
  • 2 tablespoons Cooking Oil
  • 2 Eggs, beaten with a dash of salt
  • 3/4 cup Green Onions, sliced
  • 1/2 cup Cashews, chopped (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon reduced sodium Soy Sauce
  • 1 small Lime, halved
  • 1 1/2 cups of fresh or canned Pineapple, diced
  • 1 large Red Bell Pepper, diced
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 2 cups cooked and chilled Brown Rice
Preparation
  1. Heat a large skillet on medium-high heat. Add 1 teaspoon oil, pour in eggs and stir frequently until eggs are scrambled, about 1 minute. Transfer egg to empty bowl.
  2. Add 1 tablespoon oil to a skillet. Add pineapple and red pepper. Cook, stirring constantly, for 3-5 minutes. Add green onion and garlic and cook, stirring constantly, for 30 seconds. Add to bowl with cooked eggs.
  3. Reduce heat to medium. Add rice (and optional cashews) to skillet and cook until hot, about 3 minutes.
  4. Add cooked eggs and pineapple mixture to rice in skillet.  Mix well and cook until warmed.  Remove from heat.
  5. Add soy sauce. Squeeze the lime juice over the rice and stir to combine.  Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1/4 of recipe with cashews % Daily Value
Calories 361
Fat 16 g 21%
Saturated Fat 3 g 15%
Cholesterol 93 mg 31%
Sodium 192 mg 8%
Total Carbohydrates 32 g 12%
Fiber 4 g 14%
Sugars 10 g
Protein 9 g 18%
Ingredient Nutrition Info

Pineapple is a rich source of manganese and vitamin C.

Bell peppers are a rich source of vitamin C and a moderate source of vitamin B6.

Garlic contains vitamin B6, manganese and phosphorus.

Brown rice is a whole grain and a good source of magnesium, phosphorus, selenium, thiamine, niacin, vitamin B6 and manganese and is high in fiber.

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