Chickpea stir fry with pineapple is a delicious, filling meal made from pantry staples. This easy weeknight dinner will be on your table in just 15 minutes!
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Life is Messy.
Jonny’s broke his arm about a month ago, and life has been in a bit of turmoil ever since. Honestly, all of 2020 thus far has seemed a little bit messy and stressful. There have been 5 days, yes F I V E, where both of my children have attended an entire day of school since December. Each day I’ve picked Jonny up for his 1 hour lunch/recess block to give him a break from school, rather than having him sit in the office while his friends play outside (how sad would that be?). And while I am over the moon happy to be able to do that for him, it has really, ahem, cramped my style. I know, I’m being dramatic. But somehow that little break in the day makes me feel like I have no time at all to get the rest of my life taken care of. So I’ve been turning to some of my favorite easy weeknight meals over the past few weeks. Like this chickpea stir fry with pineapples. So simple and yummy!
Chickpea Stir Fry with Pineapples
This Chickpea Stir Fry with Pineapples is the ultimate pantry dinner. 2 cans of chickpeas, a bag of frozen pineapple (or a can!), and a jar of sauce. Any sauce you like. Teriyaki, sweet chili, sesame ginger, Asian BBQ. You pick. Any sauce you like. Preferably one that you’ve purchased at a store and didn’t have to make. Though if you want to make your own you can do that too! And rice. Microwave rice. Or rice made fast in the Instant Pot. Again, you pick. Toss the chickpeas and pineapple in a skillet with the sauce and heat. Dinner is done.
Other Easy Mix Ins
I love making this with chickpeas, as I almost always have a flat of cans from Costco in my pantry. It’s a nice break from tofu (which I love, but I understand is not for everyone). Other items you could mix in that would be delicious:
- green onions
- slivered almonds or peanuts
- frozen peas
- diced bell peppers
- a bag of shredded cabbage
- mushrooms
- edamame
- canned mandarin oranges
- diced onion
More Saucy Dinners You Will Love
- Teriyaki Tofu
- Sweet Chili Tofu (with Air Fried Tofu!)
- Sweet and Sour Tofu
- Fried Tofu with Hoisin and Peanut Sauce Noodles
Pantry Staple Meals
Keeping a fairly well stocked pantry means that you have still have good dinner options when you don’t feel like cooking, and don’t want to order pizza. These are some of my favorite pantry staple meals:
- Almond Butter Red Curry Noodles
- Pumpkin Curry Soup
- Homemade Vegan Boxed Mac and Cheese
- Oil Free Vegan Refried Black Beans
- Vegan Chilaquiles with Chickpeas
- Pasta with Vegan Vodka Sauce — Nut Free!
Let’s make Chickpea Stir Fry!
So, are you ready to make a quick and easy meal? Let’s do this! You’re 15 minutes away from an easy and healthy dinner. As always, be sure to leave a comment below and let me know how you liked this yummy meal!
Chickpea Stir Fry with Pineapples
Ingredients
For the Stir Fry
- 2 15 ounce cans chickpeas, drained
- 1 pound frozen pineapple chunks (alternately, use a can of pineapple chunks)
- 1 10 ounce bottle stir fry sauce (I like teriyaki, sweet and sour, Asian BBQ, sweet chili)
Optional Mix Ins
- rice
- frozen peas
- sliced green onions
- chopped almonds or peanuts
- mushrooms
- bell peppers
- diced onions
Instructions
- Placed the drained chickpeas in a dry skillet over medium heat.
- Add the frozen (or canned) pineapple)
- Pour about half of the bottle of sauce overtop of the chickpeas and pineapple, and begin to mix well.
- Bring the sauce up to a bit of a bubble, adding more sauce as needed to coat.
- Let simmer for about 5 minutes, tossing with a spoon as needed.
- Remove from heat.
- Garnish with green onions and almonds. Serve over rice.
what a great idea to incorporate pineapple! lovely recipe 🙂
Thank you! It’s something I often have on hand, and adds a nice flavor to the dish!!! Hope you enjoy it!