Pineapple Cauliflower Fried Rice
Ingredients
- ½ cup carrots
finely diced
- ¾ cup red bell pepper
finely chopped
- ¾ cup sweet onion
finely chopped
- 3 Tbsp. olive oil
divided
- 2 garlic cloves
crushed
- 4 eggs
whisked
- 3 ½ Tbsp. soy sauce
gluten-free*
- 1 tsp. sesame oil
- 2 Tbsp. rice wine vinegar
- 4 cups cauliflower rice
- ¾ cup frozen peas
- ¾ cup pineapple
cut into ½-inch pieces
- Green Onions
optional
- Cilantro
optional
- New! Get this recipe in Meal Plan #4
Directions
- 1
In a large skillet or wok add 2 Tbsp. olive oil, carrots, bell pepper, and onion. Saute over medium heat for 5-7 minutes or until vegetables are almost tender.
- 2
Add crushed garlic and saute for 1 minute.
- 3
Push all vegetables to the side and add last tablespoon of olive oil and whisked eggs. Scramble eggs for 2-3 minutes or until cooked through.
- 4
In a medium bowl combine soy sauce, sesame oil, and rice wine vinegar. Whisk to combine.
- 5
Add cauliflower rice and sauce to the skillet and cook for 7-8 minutes, or until cauliflower rice becomes slightly crispy. (I let mine sit for 1-2 minutes before stirring to get ultra crispy cauliflower rice!)
- 6
During the last 2 minutes of cooking add the frozen peas and pineapple chunks.
- 7
Serve Pineapple Cauliflower Fried rice with green onions or cilantro and enjoy! Get this recipe in Meal Plan #4.
Pineapple Cauliflower Fried Rice
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About this Recipe
Craving a vibrant, healthy dinner that's bursting with flavor and ready in a flash? This Pineapple Cauliflower Fried Rice delivers a delicious, guilt-free meal in under 30 minutes, bringing the zest of the tropics right to your kitchen.
This recipe works by smartly combining wholesome ingredients for maximum impact. Cauliflower rice provides a light, nutritious base, while sweet pineapple chunks add a juicy, tangy counterpoint to savory vegetables. It's designed for speed and ease, making it a perfect weeknight solution that doesn't compromise on taste or health, easily fitting into Paleo and Whole30 lifestyles.
Prepare for a delightful dance of textures and tastes. You'll experience the crisp-tender bite of finely diced carrots, red bell pepper, and sweet onion, perfectly balanced with fluffy scrambled eggs. Each spoonful offers a harmonious blend of savory gluten-free soy sauce, aromatic sesame oil, and bright rice wine vinegar, all punctuated by the sweet explosion of pineapple. The optional fresh green onions and cilantro add a final layer of herbaceous freshness, leaving you feeling satisfied and energized.
Customizing this healthy fried rice is simple. For added protein, consider stirring in cooked chicken, shrimp, or tofu along with the vegetables. If you don't have fresh pineapple, well-drained canned pineapple chunks work too. To keep it vegetarian, simply omit the eggs or use a plant-based egg substitute. It's naturally gluten-free and dairy-free as written.
This Pineapple Cauliflower Fried Rice is perfect for a quick and casual weeknight dinner or a vibrant addition to your meal prep rotation. Serve it simply in a bowl, perhaps garnished with extra green onions and a sprinkle of cilantro for a fresh finish.