Heavenly Hawaiian Baked Brown Rice

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: milk

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, while liquid aminos is a lower-sodium option.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is a healthier fat option, while canola is more budget-friendly.

pineapple chunks

🥗Healthier: fresh pineapple

💰Cheaper: canned pineapple

Fresh pineapple is healthier, but canned is more economical.

Cut ham into smaller pieces.

Chop 4 garlic cloves.

Cube 1/2 portion of zucchini.

Cube 3 slices of fresh pineapple.

Melt butter in a hot pan.

Saute the chopped garlic until fragrant.

Add the portobello mushrooms to the pan and toss them.

Add the zucchini, ham, and pineapple to the pan and stir-fry for a while.

Add the cooked brown rice to the pan and sprinkle with salt and pepper lightly to taste.

Let the rice cool for a bit.

Transfer the rice mixture to an oven-safe bowl.

Spread a light layer of instant pasta sauce on top of the rice.

Place a few pieces of ham and pineapple on top of the sauce.

Spread the mozzarella and cheddar cheese generously on top.

Repeat the same steps for a second bowl.

Bake at 200 degrees Celsius for 20 minutes or until the cheese is brown to your liking.

Garnish and serve.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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