Pineapple Forbidden Rice
Forbidden rice, or black rice, is a healthier alternative to white rice and has a nice nutty flavor. This dish takes sweet pineapple, the entire rainbow of crispy, crunchy veggies, and protein-packed edamame for a truly healthy, vibrant dish!
Ingredients
Forbidden Rice
- 1 cup forbidden rice
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 2 cups water
- pinch of salt
Fruits and Veggies
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic- minced
- 1 tsp ginger- minced
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper - diced
- 1/2 cup shredded carrot
- 1/2 cup shredded red cabbage
- 1 cup pineapple- cubed
- 1/2 cup shelled edamame- frozen
- 1/4 cup green onion- chopped
- 1/4 cup peanuts- chopped
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- sesame seeds for garnish- optional
Instructions
For the Rice
- Heat a pot over medium heat and add the sesame oil. Toast the rice for a few minutes until nutty aromas are released. Add the water and a pinch of salt.
- Bring to a boil, and then simmer, covered, for 25-30 minutes until the rice is tender but still a little chewy. Set aside.
For the Veggies and Pineapple
- Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add the sesame oil. Toast the garlic and ginger for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the pineapple, carrot, and bell pepper. Saute for a few minutes until the pineapple starts to caramelize.
- Add in the green onion, red cabbage, edamame, and peanuts. Saute for another few minutes until the veggies soften.
- Add in the rice and soy sauce and toss to coat. Heat everything together for another couple of minutes.
- Serve warm and garnish with extra chopped peanuts, sesame seeds, and soy sauce if needed.