Healthy Hawaiian Fried Rice
I was sitting in the rink today watching the boys and was feeling quite uninspired with my dull surroundings and gray skies that await me with their warm and ever so familiar welcome in Minnesota. So I closed my eyes and imagined what kind of a dinner would make me feel like we were on vacation.. Like a beach party on a plate.. All that was racing through my mind was Hawaiian Pizza haha.. but yet I wasn’t in the mood for a big, greasy pizza.. I needed something healthier though satisfying…
OOOOh that Canadian Bacon and pineapple combo… just couldn’t shake the thought… so then the thought was born. Healthy Fried Rice with a Hawaiian twist. YES PLEASE!
The brown rice and quinoa combo in some circumstances can feel a little bland and “too healthy” to some.. but just give it a chance here! The sweet pineapple and Mapley Canadian Bacon create this unforgettable experience that you are going to have to share with all of your friends and family! Like I said.. a total beach party on your plate!
All the veggies: I feel like when I order fried rice from a restaurant, I am super disappointed in the lack of vegetables! So feel free to go nuts with them… The more the merrier!
INGREDIENTS
3 Eggs
1 (7 oz) Package Canadian Bacon cut in bite sized pieces
1 Cup Cooked Red Quinoa (about 1/2 cup uncooked)
2 Cups Cooked Brown Rice (about 1.5 cups uncooked)
3 Cups Frozen Mixed Vegetable Medly (I used sweet peas, carrots, green beans, corn and edamame)
1 Can Water Chestnuts
1 Cup Fresh Pineapple cut in bite sized pieces
1 Bunch Thinly Sliced Green Onions
3 Tablespoons Butter
1 Tablespoon Sesame Oil
2 Tablespoons Coconut Oil
2 Teaspoons Oyster Sauce
1/4 Cup Coconut Aminos
1 Tablespoon Fresh Minced Garlic
INSTRUCTIONS
In a large non stick skillet or stir fry pan, heat 1 tablespoon butter and scramble eggs. Set eggs aside.
Heat Coconut Oil and then add all of your frozen vegetables, Canadian Bacon, Water Chestnuts, pineapple and Minced Garlic. Saute until browned.
Add Brown rice and Quinoa, Oyster Sauce, and sesame oil and continue browning for a couple minutes. Slowly add one tablespoon of coconut aminos at a time until you’ve reached desired taste and saltiness. Note: If you bought the pineapple prepackaged, pour in any excess juice from container!)
Remove from heat, stir in Egg and green onions (don’t over mix!)
Serve and add more coconut aminos as needed. ENJOY!
