Pineapple Soybeans

Serves 2-3.

Ingredients:

• 1 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 c onion, chopped
• 1/2 tsp garlic, grated
• 1/4 tsp ginger, grated
• 1/4 c pineapple juice *(from pineapple below)
• 1 Tbsp sugar
• 1 Tbsp molasses
• 1 Tbsp ketchup
• 1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1/2 c water
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1/4 tsp salt (less if using salted soybeans)
• 1 1/2 c cooked soybeans, drained
• 1 c canned pineapple tidbits or chunks, drained

Directions:

1. In large skillet over medium heat, warm the olive oil. Add onion; saute 3 minutes.
2. Add garlic and ginger: saute another minute.
3. Stir in pineapple juice, sugar, molasses, ketchup, vinegar, water, red pepper flakes and salt; bring to simmer.
4. Add soybeans; bring back to simmer.
5. Reduce heat to low, and stirring often, cook uncovered for 12-15 minutes, or until liquids are nearly all absorbed into the beans.
6. Serve over rice. Scatter pineapple over the top. Garnish with sliced green onion if desired.