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
Cuisine: Caribbean
Ingredients: 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 None; 1 medium Onion, 1 medium diced; 3 Garlic cloves, 3 cloves minced; Caribbean Jerk Seasoning, 2 tbsp None; Low Sodium Soy Sauce or Tamari for gluten-free, 1/4 cup None; Sesame Oil, 2 tbsp None; 1 Fresh Lime, 1 juiced; Brown Sugar, 1 tbsp None; Ground Black Pepper, 1 tsp None; Toasted Sesame Seeds, for garnish None; Olive Oil, 2 tbsp None; Salt, to taste None

Category Main Course

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 20 minutes

Style Caribbean

Technique Saute

Diet Friendly Vegan

Daily Recipe: March 24, 2025

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.

Additional

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!