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Pineapple Rice

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AN easy weeknight dinner that cooks in a single pot to perfection.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian, Chinese
Keyword 25 minute recipe, 30 minute recipe, easy one pot recipe, one pot pineapple rice, one pot recipe, one pot rice dish, one pot vegan recipe, one pot veggie rice, one pot wonders, pineapple rice, quick recipes, quickies, vegan one pot recipe
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 522.2
Author carleigh

Equipment

  • Medium pot
  • Can Opener

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups white rice rinsed
  • 1 cup water
  • ¼ cup soy sauce tamari if gluten-free
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 can canned pineapple chunks 400ml can, or 1 cup of fresh pineapple and ½ cup of pineapple juice½
  • ½ cup cashews
  • 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables I used a pepper, onion, carrot, celery blend
  • ½ cup edamame frozen and thawed

To serve

  • green onions sliced
  • Thai chili peppers
  • Teriyaki sauce check that it's vegan

Instructions

  • In a pot, add the rice, water, soy sauce, garlic powder, sesame oil, and the juice from a can of pineapple chunks. Mix until completely combined.
  • Now, add the pineapple chunks, cashews, frozen mixed vegetables and edamame on top of the rice mix. Place on the burner on high, until the rice is brought to a gentle boil. Then lower the heat, cover and cook, for 15 to 18 minutes, until the rice is cooked and the liquid is absorbed.
  • Toss the rice with the veggies, cashew, pineapple chunks and edamame until combined. Serve with chopped green onions, Thai chili peppers and teriyaki sauce, as desired.

Notes

  • You can use brown rice instead of white rice, or a different type of rice. Make sure to adjust the cooking time and liquid amount as needed.
  • If you're looking for a nut-free alternative, you can skip cashews.
  • Top with crispy tofu or tempeh, for extra protein.
  • If you want to wow your dinner guests, serve this meal inside a hollowed-out pineapple. And don't worry, you can make use of leftover pineapple in a fresh fruit salad or vegan stir fry.
  • Don't be afraid to get scrappy! Add leftover produce like spinach, broccoli, snap peas, or asparagus.

Nutrition

Calories: 522.2kcal | Carbohydrates: 91.8g | Protein: 13.9g | Fat: 12.4g | Saturated Fat: 2.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5.7g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Sodium: 842.7mg | Potassium: 582.3mg | Fiber: 6.3g | Sugar: 21.9g | Vitamin A: 2381.2IU | Vitamin C: 19.3mg | Calcium: 76.9mg | Iron: 3.3mg