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 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Weeknight Pineapple Fried Rice, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 2 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 53 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 38
- Heart Health
- 60
- Metabolic
- 22
- Digestive
- 33
- Inflammatory
- 19
- Performance
- 33
- General Wellness
- 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 26%
- Protein 9.8 g Moderate 20%
- Carbohydrate 101.79 g 37%
- Total Fat 8.14 g Moderate 10%
- Saturated Fat 1.14 g Moderate 6%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 509.42 mg High 22%
- Dietary Fiber 2.23 g Low Source 8%
- Total Sugars 8.6 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 84.18 mg Low Source 6%
- Iron 3.02 mg Moderate 17%
- Potassium 171.7 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 9.96 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 41.87 mg Good Source 47%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Soy 🌱
- Gluten
- Sesame
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Weeknight Pineapple Fried Rice is made with 12 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 25 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Diced Onion, Fresh Ginger, Garlic, and Green Onion. Each serving provides about 523.27 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Weeknight Pineapple Fried Rice made of?
- The main ingredients are Diced Onion, Fresh Ginger, Garlic, Green Onion, Light Soy Sauce. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Weeknight Pineapple Fried Rice?
- About 25 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 523.27 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Weeknight Pineapple Fried Rice easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Weeknight Pineapple Fried Rice healthy?
- Weeknight Pineapple Fried Rice has an easyChef Pro health score of 37/100. Per serving, it provides 523.27 calories and 9.8 g of protein, or 20% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 509.42 mg (22% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.14 g (6% of the Daily Value). It contains Soy, Gluten, Sesame, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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