Weeknight Pineapple Fried Rice
Weeknight Pineapple Fried Rice balances juicy, lightly caramelized pineapple with aromatic ginger and garlic for a vibrant sweet-salty bite. Soy sauce and a hint of sesame oil tie the vegetables and fluffy rice together, making it a colorful side or light main for casual dinners or potlucks. It’s bright, satisfying, and ready whenever you’re craving takeout flavors at home.
- Prep15 min
- Cook10 min
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Warm oil in a wok or large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir the onion in the hot oil for about 1 minute. Add the ginger and garlic; cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute.
- 2
Raise the heat to medium-high; add the pineapple, red bell pepper, and peas. Cook, stirring constantly, for 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the rice and soy sauce; cook until the sauce is well incorporated, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in the sesame oil and take off the heat.
- 3
Garnish with green onion and sesame seeds before serving.
- Calories 523.27 kcal High
- Protein 9.8 g Moderate
- Carbs 101.79 g Moderate
- Total Fat 8.14 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 1.14 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source
- Sodium 425.05 mg Moderate
- Fiber 1.12 g Low Source
- Sugar 8.6 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 161.93 mg Moderate
- Iron 3.02 mg Moderate
- Potassium 171.7 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 9.96 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 43.15 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Soy 🌱
- Gluten
- Sesame
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
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