A vibrantly plated explosion of colors, with florets of bright green broccoli gleaming under a light drizzle of the sesame glaze. Poppy red pepper strands fight for attention, while hints of pineapple provide a burst of yellows. The sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds adds an earthy note. Served over a bed of white fluffy jasmine rice, it truly paints an Instagram-worthy colorful palette.

Sun-Kissed Caribbean Broccoli & Pineapple Stir-fry

Name: Sun-Kissed Caribbean Broccoli & Pineapple Stir-fry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Caribbean
Ingredients: 2 heads 2 heads of Broccoli cut into florets; 1/2 large 1/2 large Pineapple cut into chunks; 1 large 1 large Red Bell pepper thinly sliced; 2 cups 2 cups Jasmine Rice; 1 medium 1 medium Onion diced; 3 cloves 3 Garlic cloves minced; 2 tbsp Caribbean Jerk Seasoning; 1/4 cup Low Sodium Soy Sauce or Tamari for gluten-free; 2 tbsp Sesame Oil; 1 1 Fresh Lime juiced; 1 tbsp Brown Sugar; 1 tsp Ground Black Pepper; for garnish Toasted Sesame Seeds; 2 tbsp Olive Oil; to taste Salt

A unique tropical twist on stir-fry.

Category Main Course

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 20 minutes

Style Caribbean

Technique Saute

Diet Friendly Vegan

Daily recipe · March 24, 2025

A little about this dish

Infusing a spark of Caribbean flavor in a garden of freshness, this main course will whisk you away to warm tropical beaches. Featuring a delectably spiced Broccoli stir-fry, this dish radiates warmth and vibrance.

Ingredients (for 4)

2 heads of broccoli — 2 heads — cut into florets
1/2 large pineapple — 1/2 large — cut into chunks
1 large red bell pepper — 1 large — thinly sliced
2 cups jasmine rice — 2 cups
1 medium onion — 1 medium — diced
3 garlic cloves — 3 cloves — minced
Caribbean jerk seasoning — 2 tbsp
Low sodium soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free — 1/4 cup
Sesame oil — 2 tbsp
1 fresh lime — 1 — juiced
Brown sugar — 1 tbsp
Ground black pepper — 1 tsp
Toasted sesame seeds — for garnish
Olive oil — 2 tbsp
Salt — to taste

Preparation

Step 1 — 🔥🧅🧄

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat. Add the onions and garlic and saute until they're soft and fragrant.
Step 2 — 🥦🌶️🍍🧂

Stir in the Broccoli, Bell Peppers, Pineapple, Salt, and Caribbean Jerk Seasoning. Saute for about 5 to 7 minutes until the vegetables are crisp-tender and the Pineapple is slightly caramelized.
Step 3 — 🥣🥢🍶

In a small bowl, whisk together Soy Sauce, Lime Juice, Brown Sugar, Sesame Oil, and grounded Black Pepper. Pour this over the sauteed vegetables and stir well to combine.
Step 4 — 🍚🔪🍽️

Meanwhile, cook Jasmine Rice according to package instructions.
Step 5 — 🥣🥢🍽️

Serve the stir-fry hot over a bed of jasmine rice. Garnish with a drizzle of the left-over sesame-soy glaze, a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds, and a lime wedge on the side.

A final fox tip

Kids can help with washing the vegetables and stirring the glaze. As a fun fact: 'Jamaican Jerk' is a style of cooking native to Jamaica where meat is dry-rubbed or wet-marinated with a hot spice mixture called Jamaican jerk spice. You can try this recipe substituting the Broccoli with Cauliflower or even Tofu for a protein-packed version!