Pineapple Recipes

Pineapple is a vitamin-rich tropical fruit that’s especially high in vitamin C and antioxidants, which help protect your cells and support your immune system. It also contains bromelain, a natural enzyme that may aid digestion, help ease inflammation, and support recovery after exercise or surgery. All of this makes pineapple a tasty way to boost gut health, support immunity, and add nutrients to your diet. Here are 5 ways to add pineapple to your meal.

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Pineapple Fried Rice

Make it a Full Plate Meal: Enjoy your pineapple in the stir fry with steamed edamame. Use brown rice in place of the white rice to free up the 25% zone for a food of your choice.

75% water-fiber foods – brown rice, onion, garlic, carrots, red pepper, frozen peas, pineapple, green onions, fresh cilantro
25% foods – white rice, avocado oil, cashews, your choice

Hawaiian Chicken Bowl

Make it a Full Plate Meal: Serve these bowls with quinoa for a delicious taste of the tropics. If you don't eat chicken, plate with Gardein Chick'n Strips.

75% water-fiber foods – pineapple, garlic, ginger, red bell pepper, green onion, cucumber, tomato, purple cabbage, quinoa
25% foods – chicken, oil, honey, sesame seeds

Jerk Spiced Tofu

Make it a Full Plate Meal: Prep these ahead of time for easy lunches throughout the week.

75% water-fiber foods – broccoli/broccolini, pineapple, red chili, brown rice
25% foods – tofu, oil

Pineapple Kale Salad

Make it a Full Plate Meal:  Serve your pineapple kale salad with grilled salmon on top. If you don't eat fish, try tofu.

75% water-fiber foods – kale, red cabbage, pineapple, ginger paste
25% foods – dressing, sesame seeds, almonds, salmon

Pineapple Whip

Satisfy your sweet tooth with this healthier treat.

75% water-fiber foods – pineapple
25% foods – coconut milk, honey

👉 Water-fiber foods are 75% zone foods – whole, unprocessed fruits, vegetables, beans, and cooked whole grains.