Healthy Pineapple Shrimp Fried Rice
This healthy pineapple shrimp fried rice is a quick and easy weeknight dinner idea that's packed with flavor and fiber!
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil, divided
- 1 lb shrimp (fresh or frozen)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 medium carrots, chopped
- 1 tbsp garlic, minced
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 2 cups frozen riced cauliflower
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tsp curry powder
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1 cup canned pineapple chunks, drained and chopped
- 1/2 cup cashews
Instructions
- Heat a large pan with 1 tbsp olive oil over medium heat.
- Add onions and carrots and cook for 2-3 minutes while stirring until onions become translucent.
- Add garlic and cook for 1-2 more minutes.
- Add frozen corn, peas, and cauliflower rice. Cook for about 8 minutes or until peas are soft, stirring often.
- Meanwhile, prepare the shrimp. If using frozen shrimp, run under cold water in a strainer in the sink for 3 minutes, mixing often. Pat dry. Heat a medium pan with 1 tbsp olive oil over medium-high heat. Place shrimp in the heated pan and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until lightly browned and fully cooked through. Season with salt and pepper if desired. Remove from heat and set aside.
- To the pan with the veggies, add cooked rice, soy sauce, curry powder, and ginger and stir. Cook for 2 more minutes.
- Add pineapple chunks and cashews and mix again.
- Finally, add shrimp to the fried rice and cook until shrimp are heated through. Serve and enjoy!
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Notes
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 2 days.