Oriental Peppers and Pineapple Recipe

Name: Oriental Peppers and Pineapple
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large onion, diced; 1 green pepper, diced; 1 red pepper, diced; 2 large carrots, sliced thin; 8 ounces kale, de-stemmed and chopped; 1 (6 ounce) can unsweetened pineapple juice; 1 tablespoon reduced sodium soy sauce; 1 ½ tablespoons cornstarch; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple in juice, undrained; ¼ cup raisins; 1 (15 ounce) can low-sodium chickpeas, drained and rinsed; ½ teaspoon oil (to coat pan); ½ cup walnuts, chopped

Servings: persons

1 large onion, diced
1 green pepper, diced
1 red pepper, diced
2 large carrots, sliced thin
8 ounces kale, de-stemmed and chopped
1 (6 ounce) can unsweetened pineapple juice
1 tablespoon reduced sodium soy sauce
1 ½ tablespoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple in juice, undrained
¼ cup raisins
1 (15 ounce) can low-sodium chickpeas, drained and rinsed
½ teaspoon oil (to coat pan)
½ cup walnuts, chopped

1
Chop onion, peppers and carrots and set aside.
2
Remove the center stem from the kale and discard.
3
Wash and chop kale leaves and set aside.
4
If you don't know how to remove the stems from kale, Google: remove kale stems.
5
Wisk together pineapple juice, soy sauce, cornstarch, and mustard in a large bowl.
6
Add pineapple, raisins and chickpeas and combine well.
7
Set aside.
8
Coat large non-stick frying pan or dutch oven (at least 5 quarts) with oil.
9
Add onion, peppers and carrots and cook over moderate heat, stirring frequently.
10
Add small amounts of water as needed to prevent sticking.
11
Cook until vegetables just start to soften, they should still be tender crisp.
12
Add kale, cover and cook until wilted and soft.
13
Add sauce mixture and stir until thickened.
14
Cover and simmer over low heat until heated through.
15
Add walnuts and mix well.
16
Serve over whole grain rice of your choice if desired.

267

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 large onion, diced, 1 green pepper, diced, 1 red pepper, diced, 2 large carrots, sliced thin, and more.

Yes, Oriental Peppers and Pineapple falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Oriental Peppers and Pineapple

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