Easy Pineapple Fried Rice

Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Servings: 4
Yield: 4 servings

Description

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.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 cup diced sweet onion
1 tablespoon grated ginger root
1 clove garlic, minced
1 1/2 cups fresh pineapple chunks
1/2 diced red bell pepper
1/3 cup thawed frozen peas
2 cups cold, cooked white rice
2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce, or to taste
1 teaspoon sesame oil
2 tablespoons sliced green onion
1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds

Directions

1 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.
2 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.
3 Garnish with green onion and sesame seeds before serving.