pineapple chicken cashew stir fry with grainless coconut-lime hemp seed rice

this easy dinner came together quickly & the hemp seed rice was delicious! this was my first time making "rice" this way and i was pleasantly surprised. a perfect alternative for those trying to reduce their carb load and looking to get some great proteins + fats.

stir fry:

3 T coconut oil

1/3 c raw cashews

2 green onions sliced thinly

2 cloves garlic, minced

1/2 inch piece of ginger, peeled & minced

pinch of chili powder

-add oil to a larger skillet and warm. add all other above ingredients and sauté 5 minutes. 

then add in-

1 lb free range organic chicken, cut into 1" pieces

1 red bell pepper, chopped

1 red onion, largely sliced 

1 zucchini, chopped

2 large carrots, shredded

1 c sugar snap peas

1/2 c fresh basil, torn

2 T fresh mint, chopped

1 c fresh pineapple cut into chunks

1/4 c coconut aminos

-cook until veggies are soft and chicken is cooked through. serve over hemp rice, sprouted brown rice, or quinoa & top with fresh lime + cilantro. 

coconut-lime hemp rice:

1 T coconut oil or ghee

1/4 c coconut flakes

1 c hemp seeds

1/4 c lime juice

1/4 c bone broth or water

1/4 c chopped cilantro

1/2 t garlic powder

s + p to taste 

-in a skillet, add oil & coconut flakes over medium heat. stir for a few minutes until bubbly, then add hemp and mix well. add lime juice & broth and bring to a boil, then simmer until absorbed. stir in herbs & spices and cook another minute or so. remove from heat and serve!