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Sweet and Spicy Vegan Pineapple Rice

Sweet and Spicy Vegan Pineapple Rice for a Tropical Escape

Delight in this Sweet and Spicy Vegan Pineapple Rice, a quick and flavorful tropical escape perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 245
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauté
  • 1 tablespoon Vegetable Oil Ideal for sautéing the aromatics.
  • 2 cloves Minced Garlic Enhances flavor with aromatic depth.
  • 1 tablespoon Minced Ginger Adds an essential zesty kick.
For the Rice
  • 1 cup Uncooked Jasmine Rice Provides a fragrant base.
  • 2 cups Water Essential for fluffy rice texture.
For the Tropical Flavor
  • 1 cup Diced Pineapple Fresh pineapple preferred.
  • 2 tablespoons Sriracha Adjust based on your heat preference.
  • 2 tablespoons Coconut Aminos Gluten-free alternative to soy sauce.
  • 1 tablespoon Sugar Balances flavors beautifully.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Enhances all flavors.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Red Chili Flakes Optional, for extra heat.

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Sweet and Spicy Vegan Pineapple Rice
  1. In a medium saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil over medium heat. Add 2 cloves of minced garlic and 1 tablespoon of minced ginger. Sauté for about 5 minutes until fragrant.
  2. Add 1 cup of uncooked jasmine rice to the saucepan, stirring continuously for roughly 2 minutes until it develops a slight golden color.
  3. Stir in 1 cup of diced pineapple, 2 tablespoons of sriracha, 2 tablespoons of coconut aminos, and 1 tablespoon of sugar. Sauté for an additional minute.
  4. Pour in 2 cups of water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes.
  5. Turn off heat and leave the rice covered for an extra 5 minutes. Use a fork to fluff the rice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 245kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 4gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 500mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Maintain a 2:1 water-to-rice ratio for best results. Use fresh pineapple for optimal flavor.

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