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Pineapple Stir-Fry

Pineapple Stir-Fry is perfect if you are looking for a change from vegetable only stir-fry. Add your favorite vegetables to make it your own!

Pineapple Stir-Fry is a great change of pace from traditional vegetable only stir-fry. I started making stir-fry by following recipes and then modifying as I went to fit our tastes. At the end of the day a great stir-fry is vegetables, sauce and a starch. The variations are endless. 

Who doesn’t love a great stir-fry? They are quick, flavorful and deliver when time is short. Stir-fry is a great gateway to create your own flavors with awesome ingredients. 

Cost Per Serving $5.06 as of April 2022

If you have ZERO ingredients then this recipe will cost about $20.23. .

If you have a stocked pantry this recipe will cost about $11.36.

  • Cost per serving reduces to $2.84.

I am assuming you have salt and pepper and do not add it into the recipe total cost.

Stove Top

Recipe serves: 4

Equipment needed: Wok or deep frying pan and a large pot for pasta

Marinade time: 15 minutes

Cook time: 15 minutes

Equipment

Let's grocery shop!

I am assuming you have salt and pepper. It is not included in pantry and spices. If you have a stocked pantry you saved about $8.87.

Pantry & Spices

Total: $8.87 as of April 2022

  • brown sugar 32 oz $1.62
  • reduced soy sauce 15 fl oz $1.58
  • olive oil 17 oz. $2.77
  • cayenne pepper $1.66
  • cornstarch 16 oz $1.24

Grocery

Total: $11.36 as of April 2022

  • unsweetened pineapple juice 8 oz $1.78
  • vegetable broth 14.5 oz $0.67
  • 1 pound carrots $0.98
  • 1 onion $0.67
  • 1 large green pepper $0.78
  • 1 large red pepper $1.38
  • shelled edamame 10 oz $2.64
  • pineapple tidbits 8 oz $0.98
  • whole wheat spaghetti 16 oz $1.48

    You can also use rice.

Let's prep!

Let's cook!

  1. Complete prep from prep tab above.
  2. While the vegetables are marinating put on a large pot of water to boil for the pasta. 
  3. Measure 3/4 cup pineapple tidbits and set aside in a prep bowl. 
  4. Heat 2 teaspoon of olive oil in a large pan or wok
  5. Drain the carrot and onion in a colander. Shake off additional marinade then add to pan with hot oil. Sauté for 3 to 4 minutes.
  6. Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook to package instructions. 
  7. Drain the pepper mixture in a colander. Shake off additional marinade then add to the pan. Sauté for 3- 4 minutes. 
  8. Stir in the pineapple and remainder of the sauce and cook for 4 to 5 minutes to thicken. 
  9. Add the pasta to the vegetables. Enjoy!

This recipe can also be found in Weekly Dinners for 2 under $45 – Menu 4

Side Options

Fruit

Spinach Salad

 

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