Pineapple Fried Rice

Name: Pineapple Fried Rice
Ingredients: 2 1/4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth, divided; 1 cup long-grain brown rice; 1 1/4 cups diced fresh pineapple, divided; 1 Tbs. low-sodium soy sauce or tamari; 1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes; 2 Tbs. toasted sesame oil; 1/2 cup diced yellow onion; 6 cloves garlic, minced (2 Tbs.); 1 small carrot, finely diced ( 1/2 cup); 1/2 cup finely diced red bell pepper; 5 green onions, thinly sliced (13 cup)

11 ingredients

11 steps

Ingredients

2 1/4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth, divided
1 cup long-grain brown rice
1 1/4 cups diced fresh pineapple, divided
1 Tbs. low-sodium soy sauce or tamari
1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes
2 Tbs. toasted sesame oil
1/2 cup diced yellow onion
6 cloves garlic, minced (2 Tbs.)
1 small carrot, finely diced ( 1/2 cup)
1/2 cup finely diced red bell pepper
5 green onions, thinly sliced (13 cup)

Directions

1

Bring 2 cups broth and rice to a boil in medium saucepan over medium heat.
2

Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer 40 minutes, or until all liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.
3

Blend 1/2 cup pineapple, remaining 1/4 cup broth, soy sauce, and red pepper flakes in blender until smooth.
4

Set aside.
5

Heat oil in skillet over medium-high heat.
6

Add onion and garlic; saute 3 minutes.
7

Reduce heat to medium, add carrot and bell pepper, and saute 3 minutes more.
8

Add remaining 3/4 cup diced pineapple, and cook 3 minutes.
9

Add cooked rice to skillet, and cook 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
10

Add blended pineapple mixture, and cook 3 minutes more, or until liquid is absorbed.
11

Stir in green onions; season with salt and pepper, if desired.