Pineapple Teriyaki Stir Fry

American teriyaki sauce is usually loaded with sugar or corn syrup. This plant-based pineapple teriyaki stir fry is a delicious, healthier alternative! You get all the same yummy teriyaki flavors in the sauce, the familiar sweetness from the pineapple, and a satisfying crunch from the roasted cashews.

While I was living in Japan this year, I learned that there’s no such thing as store bought teriyaki sauce in Japan. Bottled teriyaki sauce is a joke there. Why buy bottled when making your own takes literally seconds?

Similar to my feelings about westerners and tofu, Americans have betrayed the original simplicity of teriyaki sauce by making it thick, overly sweet, and syrupy (and gross, in my opinion). While even the authentic stuff traditionally has a little sugar, it actually doesn’t need to have any sweetener to be delicious and flavorful, especially with pineapple in the mix.

Ok, let’s get cooking.

Pineapple Teriyaki Stir Fry

This flavorful plant-based pineapple teriyaki stir fry is a delicious, healthy alternative to storebought teriyaki sauce loaded with corn syrup.

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Active Time: 20 minutes

Inactive Time: 30 minutes

Servings 2

Ingredients

 

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Veggies

• 2 cups broccoli florets
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 red onion, chopped

Fruit

• 1 cup pineapple, cubed, 8 oz

Fat

• 1 Tbsp toasted sesame oil
• 1/8 cup roasted cashews, 1/2 oz

Protein

• 12 oz medium or firm tofu, drained

Teriyaki Sauce

• 1 Tbsp fresh ginger, grated
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 Tbsp soy sauce, or tamari for gf
• 1 tsp arrowroot powder or cornstarch, acts as a thickener
• 1 tsp honey or agave, optional

Garnishes

• Green onions, sliced
• Sprinkle of sesame seeds, sliced

Grain (Optional)

• Brown or white rice, to serve

Useful Equipment

Roasting Pan

Parchment Paper

Instructions

 

• Preheat oven to 400° F and begin cooking the rice according to your preferred method.
• Dice the wet, unpressed tofu into 1/2 inch cubes and place in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until they have a thin crust and are lightly browned.
• Combine Teriyaki Sauce ingredients in a small cup or bowl with a fork.
• In a non-stick skillet over medium heat, stir fry the veggies in the sesame oil for 5-8 minutes.
• Stir in the baked tofu and sauce. Add soy sauce or tamari as needed if too dry or sticking.
• Add pineapple and cashews. Cook for 5 minutes.
• Serve alongside a scoop of rice.

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