Sweet and Tangy Pineapple Fried Rice with Cilantro and Lime

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-06 · Updated 2026-05-06

Jasmine rice stir-fried with pineapple chunks, carrot, red bell pepper and green peas, bound with egg and soy sauce and finished with lime juice and fresh cilantro. This Asian-inspired rice and grain recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs cooked jasmine rice, pineapple chunks, carrot for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 3 cups, chilled cooked jasmine rice
• 1 cup, fresh or canned pineapple chunks
• 1 medium, diced carrot
• 1 medium, diced red bell pepper
• 1/2 cup, frozen green peas
• 2, beaten eggs
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp sesame oil
• 2 stalks, chopped green onions
• 3 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 1/4 cup, chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 tbsp lime juice
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok over medium-high heat. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
2. Step 2: Add 1 cup pineapple chunks, 1 diced carrot, 1 diced red bell pepper, and 1/2 cup frozen green peas. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
3. Step 3: Push the vegetables to one side of the wok and pour in 2 beaten eggs on the empty side. Scramble the eggs gently until just cooked, then mix with the vegetables.
4. Step 4: Add 3 cups chilled cooked jasmine rice and 3 tbsp soy sauce to the wok. Stir-fry everything together for 4-5 minutes, breaking up any clumps and heating through.
5. Step 5: Drizzle 2 tbsp sesame oil and add 2 chopped green onions, 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, and 1 tbsp lime juice. Toss well and cook for another minute.
6. Step 6: Remove from heat and serve immediately for a bright and flavorful pineapple fried rice.