Hawaiian No-Fry Stir-Fry
Want a healthy alternative to the traditional stir fry? This recipe takes it to the roasting pan and aids in digestion. Plus learn why pineapple can aid in digestion.
Ingredients & Directions
1 green pepper, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
2 cups cherry or grape tomatoes
1 head of broccoli, chopped
2 cups of fresh pineapple, cubed
12 large white mushrooms, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
¼ cup tamari
¼ cup rice vinegar
1 tbsp maple syrup
½ package of brown rice vermicelli
1 tsp sesame oil
1 tsp rice vinegar
Preheat your oven to 425F and start cleaning and chopping your veggies. Place the pepper, mushrooms, onion, pineapple, garlic, tomato, broccoli in a roasting pan. Add the tamari, rice vinegar, maple syrup to the veggies and toss well. Place in the oven,and bake for 20 minutes, flipping occasionally. Roast the veggies at 450F for an additional 10 minutes.
Boil a pot of water and add the brown rice vermicelli. Turn off the element and let the noodles sit in the hot water for 3-5 minutes. Drain and toss with oil and vinegar.
Serve the rice vermicelli with the veggies on top. Add tamari if desired.
NOURISHED FACT
Pineapple
Pineapple has long been known for its digestive benefits. Pineapples contain digestive enzymes (proteases) called bromelain which help to break down protein into its building blocks, including amino acids.
Since the enzyme works so hard at its job to break down protein, it cannot be used in traditional jams or jellies containing gelatin. But it works perfectly in a vegan version with agar agar that happens to neutralize the reaction.
Bromelain has the ability to alleviate inflammation, improve digestion
Individuals suffering from pancreatic cancer may reap the benefits from bromelain supplements as studies have shown. (1) (2)
Eating pineapple is a great way to get in bromelain. While there are supplements available, please consult with your doctor or health practitioner before starting any program or protocol. Like all supplements, there are potential side effects and risks.
