Low Fat Sweet and Sour Rice

Transform your weeknight meals with this vibrant and guilt-free **Low Fat Sweet and Sour Rice** recipe, a healthier twist on a takeout favorite. This dish combines fluffy, aromatic jasmine rice with a tangy-sweet sauce made from pineapple juice, rice vinegar, and low-sodium soy sauce, perfectly balanced with a hint of brown sugar. Packed with colorful, crisp vegetables like julienned carrots and bell peppers, and optionally studded with juicy pineapple chunks, this recipe is both satisfying and low in fat. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s the perfect quick, wholesome dinner for the whole family. Garnished with fresh green onions for an added burst of flavor, this dish pairs nutrition with irresistible taste. Perfect for a light yet hearty meal, it’s sure to become a new favorite in your healthy recipe rotation!

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup Jasmine rice (or any long-grain rice)
• 2 cups Water
• 2 tablespoons Low-sodium soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
• 1.5 tablespoons Pineapple juice (unsweetened)
• 1 tablespoon Tomato paste (low-sodium)
• 1 tablespoon Brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon Cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon Water (for cornstarch slurry)
• 1 medium Carrot, julienned
• 1 medium Red bell pepper, sliced thinly
• 1 medium Green bell pepper, sliced thinly
• 0.5 cup Cooked pineapple chunks (optional, unsweetened)
• 2 stalks Green onions, sliced (for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the rice thoroughly under cold water to remove excess starch. Combine the rice and 2 cups of water in a medium pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover with a lid, and let it simmer for about 15 minutes or until the rice is tender and the water is absorbed. Set aside and keep covered.

Step 2

In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, pineapple juice, tomato paste, and brown sugar to create the sweet and sour sauce. Stir until well combined.

Step 3

In a separate small bowl, dissolve the cornstarch in 1 tablespoon of water to create a slurry. Set aside.

Step 4

Heat a large nonstick skillet or wok over medium heat. Add the julienned carrots and sliced bell peppers. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until they are slightly softened but still have some crunch.

Step 5

Pour the sweet and sour sauce into the skillet with the vegetables. Stir well to coat the vegetables evenly.

Step 6

Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Gradually add the cornstarch slurry while stirring to thicken the sauce. Allow it to cook for 2-3 minutes until the sauce reaches the desired consistency.

Step 7

If using, gently fold in the pineapple chunks and cook for an additional minute to warm them through.

Step 8

Fluff the cooked rice with a fork and serve it onto plates or bowls. Spoon the sweet and sour vegetable mixture over the rice.

Step 9

Garnish with sliced green onions before serving. Enjoy your low-fat sweet and sour rice!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1354.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	528.9

Total Fat 1.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1080.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 119.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.8g	0%
Total Sugars 41.2g
Protein 14.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 162.8mg	0%
Iron 4.1mg	0%
Potassium 1434.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 3.1%

Protein: 10.7%

Carbs: 86.2%