Easy Pineapple Fried Rice

This pineapple fried rice recipe stir-fries ginger, garlic, and fresh pineapple with sesame oil, soy sauce, and white rice for a light and tasty side dish.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 239 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
• 1 tablespoon grated ginger root
• 2 tablespoons sliced green onion
• 2 cups cold, cooked white rice
• 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce, or to taste
• 0.5 cup diced sweet onion
• 1.5 cups fresh pineapple chunks
• 0.5 diced red bell pepper
• 0.33333334326744 cup thawed frozen peas

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Increase heat to medium-high; add pineapple, red bell pepper, and peas. Cook, stirring constantly, for 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in rice and soy sauce; cook until sauce is well incorporated, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in sesame oil and remove from heat.

Step 2

Garnish with green onion and sesame seeds before serving.

Step 3

Heat oil in a wok or large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir onion in hot oil for about 1 minute. Add ginger and garlic; cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute.