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    Easy Vegan Pineapple Fried Rice (Gluten-Free)

    October 16, 2018 By Melissa Huggins / 77 Comments

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    Vegan Pineapple Fried Rice ~ sweet, savory and spicy! So easy to make and takes 30 minutes on the stove. 

    vegan pineapple fried rice on a white plate. Striped napkin and forks on the side.

    Some of you may recognize this Vegan Pineapple Fried Rice recipe already. I originally published it in 2016 and it's been a popular recipe on my site ever since.

    It's also very popular in our house and it's on heavy rotation along with my Potato Leek Soup and Avocado Black Bean Corn Salad.

    Well, I've made some small changes to the recipe over the years, and I think it's time to share them. Along with fresh new photos, too!

    Table of Contents

    • Here are the changes I made to amp things up:
    • How to Make Pineapple Fried Rice 
    • What's the best rice to use for Pineapple Fried Rice?
    • Vegan Pineapple Fried Rice (Gluten-Free)

    Here are the changes I made to amp things up:

    I wanted to make this more into a meal while still keeping the recipe simple. So, to make it more filling, I added frozen peas and roasted cashews. It adds extra protein and a variety of texture too.

    To amp up the savory flavor, I added Curry Powder and increased the amount of Tamari. If you thought this meal was addictive before, wait until you try it now. Curry powder for the win!

    I also amped up the ginger amount and added fresh-cut cilantro to the finished dish. It added a little more brightness and zest to the flavor profile. It's mouth-watering good!

    I'm very happy with these subtle changes, and I hope you'll love them too!

    How to Make Pineapple Fried Rice 

    Sautéing onions, carrots and ginger in a gray pan.

    It's so easy! Here's what you'll need to do:

    • STEP 1: Sauté the onions in oil until softened and slightly browned.
    • STEP 2: Add carrots, crushed red pepper, ginger, and garlic. Sauté until carrots are tender.

    TIP: if food starts to stick to the pan, you can splash in a little vegetable broth to deglaze.

    Process photos of sautéing pineapple chunks and then cooking rice, peas and green onion.

    • STEP 3: Add pineapple chunks and sauté until slightly browned.
    • STEP 4: Now add the rice, thawed peas, and green onion.

     

    Process photos of pouring tamari into rice and then fully combined pineapple fried rice.

    • STEP 5: Pour the tamari and curry powder mixture over the rice. Combine well and cook for 3-5 minutes until heated throughout.
    • STEP 6: Taste for seasoning and add more if needed.
    • STEP 7: Serve and top with green onions, fresh-cut cilantro, and roasted cashews. You can also add Sriracha for an extra kick!

    What's the best rice to use for Pineapple Fried Rice?

    I like to use medium-long grain rice, but most will work fine. I'll just use whatever I have available and this time I used Mahatma White Rice and it worked perfectly!

    This dish works best with cold, day-old rice because it’s drier than freshly cooked and it will keep a firmer texture. You can cook it the night before and refrigerate overnight (or at least 6-8 hours). It will still be tasty if you haven't chilled the rice, but the texture will be a lot softer than typical fried rice.

    I found some great tips on prepping and storing rice in this article HERE.

    So easy, right? Enjoy!!

    Two white plates with vegan pineapple fried rice on them. Gray pot in the background with gray napkin underneath.

    Interested in more 30-minute meals? Here are my faves:

    • One-Pot Basil & Tomato Orzo
    • Instant Pot Mushroom Risotto
    • Portobello Vegan Fajitas 

    I’d love to hear from you

    If you make this Vegan Pineapple Fried Rice, let me know what you think by ★ star rating it and leaving a comment below. It would really make my day. You can also follow me on Instagram and share your creation with me. Just tag me @veganhuggs and hashtag #veganhuggs so I don’t miss it.

     

    closeup view of vegan pineapple fried rice on a white plate. Gray pot in the background.
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    Vegan Pineapple Fried Rice (Gluten-Free)

    Vegan Pineapple Fried Rice ~ sweet, savory and spicy! So easy to make and takes 30 minutes on the stove. It's gluten-free too!
    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time20 mins
    Total Time30 mins
    Course: Main Course, Side Dish
    Cuisine: Gluten-Free, Thai Cuisine, Vegan
    Servings: 4 People
    Calories: 452kcal
    Author: Melissa Huggins

    Ingredients

    • 2 tablespoons coconut oil (or preferred cooking oil)
    • 1 small red onion , diced
    • 3 cloves garlic , minced
    • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger , grated
    • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper (optional)
    • 1 cup carrots , peeled & diced (or matchstick)
    • 1 ½ cups pineapple chunks , fresh or canned
    • 3 cups cooked rice , chilled for 6-8 hours if possible
    • ½ cup green onion , sliced + more for topping
    • 3 tablespoons gluten-free tamari , low sodium (sub soy sauce)
    • 1 ½ teaspoons curry powder
    • ½ cup frozen peas , thawed

    Optional toppings

    • ½ cup roasted cashews
    • ¼ cup cilantro , chopped
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    Instructions

    • Whisk the tamari and curry powder together. Set aside. 
    • Heat coconut oil in a large pan or wok over medium heat. Add onions and sauté for 2-3 minutes, until softened. 
    • Now add the garlic, ginger, red chili pepper flakes and carrots. Sauté 7-9 minutes or until carrots are tender. (* if veggies start to stick, you can add a splash of vegetable broth to deglaze)
    • Add the pineapple chunks and sauté until slightly browned, about 4-5 minutes
    • Add tamari, rice, peas and green onions. Stir frequently. Taste for seasoning and add more if needed. Cook about 4-5 minutes, until all ingredients are combined and heated through.
    • Remove from heat and serve with optional toppings. Enjoy! 

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    Nutrition

    Serving: 1g | Calories: 452kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Sodium: 436mg | Potassium: 624mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 5855IU | Vitamin C: 32.4mg | Calcium: 85mg | Iron: 2.9mg
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    1. KD

      January 21, 2023 at 10:42 am

      5 stars
      Totally Yum E

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      • Melissa Huggins

        January 27, 2023 at 11:55 am

        Thank you , KD! 🙂

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    2. Yvonne Vitosky

      February 07, 2022 at 12:10 pm

      5 stars
      Loved this recipe! It smells so good while cooking and tastes delicious.

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      • Melissa Huggins

        February 08, 2022 at 8:03 am

        Iy really is Yvonne. Glad you were able to try it. 🙂

        Reply
    3. The Student-turned-Doctor @ Food for Dissertating

      July 04, 2021 at 6:50 pm

      5 stars
      I made this recently and it was delicious! I wasn't sure I would like the red pepper flakes in this but I'm glad I went ahead and added them. The flavors were so beautifully complex!

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      • Support @ Vegan Huggs

        July 09, 2021 at 8:18 am

        Hi! We are so happy to hear that you loved the recipe - thanks so much for giving it a try 🙂

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    4. Konrad

      June 10, 2021 at 9:37 am

      I love this recipe! I’ve added some leek for variety and sunflower seeds for protein (I highly recommend it). It was delicious!

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      • Support @ Vegan Huggs

        June 11, 2021 at 6:47 am

        Hi Konrad! That sounds delicious - thanks so much for trying it out and we're happy you loved it!

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    5. Cynthia

      June 05, 2021 at 3:34 pm

      5 stars
      I love it! I make it often. Its delicious. I need to find more vegan options that I like as much!

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      • Support @ Vegan Huggs

        June 18, 2021 at 7:57 am

        Hi Cynthia! We are so happy to hear that you love the recipe and make it frequently! Thanks so much for stopping by 🙂

        Reply
    6. Leanne McGee

      April 30, 2021 at 2:57 pm

      5 stars
      Sooo satisfying after a long day at work.
      Didn't have peas, used chopped broccoli florets. Skipped the curry, due to husband's taste and used fresh sweet pineapple chunks. Not canned. Very delicious! The toasted cashews made it 5 stars!!
      Thank you!!

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      • Support @ Vegan Huggs

        May 07, 2021 at 8:54 am

        Hi Leanne! We are so happy to hear that you love the recipe! Thanks so much for giving it a try! 🙂

        Reply
    7. Lauren Shapiro

      April 18, 2021 at 10:48 am

      5 stars
      LOVED it and made with a modified version of tofu stir fry (w/o noodles) it was one of my best vegan dinners! Thanks for the inspiration.

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      • Support @ Vegan Huggs

        April 23, 2021 at 7:59 am

        Hi Lauren! We are so happy that you loved it! Thank you for stopping by to leave a review 🙂

        Reply
    8. Renee

      January 29, 2021 at 9:32 am

      5 stars
      I was skeptical. I like salt and this recipe didn’t call for any. And I don’t like curry. But I made exactly as specified and it was perfect! Thank you 😁

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      • Support @ Vegan Huggs

        February 05, 2021 at 11:02 am

        Hi Renee! We're so happy that you were pleasantly surprised! Thanks so much for giving it a try 🙂

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    9. Collette Turner

      January 15, 2021 at 8:35 pm

      5 stars
      OMG!!! this recipe is incrdable!!Love it!
      Thanka!

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      • Support @ Vegan Huggs

        January 22, 2021 at 10:05 am

        Hi Collette! We are so happy to hear that you loved the recipe! Thanks so much for giving it a try 🙂

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    10. Janet

      September 22, 2020 at 8:00 pm

      5 stars
      Melissa, OMG this is awesome!! It is my new favorite comfort food. This recipe is perfect as written IMHO. Thank you!

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      • Support @ Vegan Huggs

        October 05, 2020 at 10:07 am

        Hi Janet, thank you so much for the review! We're so happy to hear you loved the recipe, thank you for sharing 🙂

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    11. Natasha

      August 28, 2020 at 6:33 pm

      Sounds great. Looks good. I've made this before. You can add tofu for the protein. I've been vegan 21 years so this is actually not new dish. Most people back in th e day used the same ingredients. Vegans weren't just popular back when I started. Good job!

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