0.0 from 0 votes
Ham Fried Rice
Use leftover rice and turn it into restaurant-quality Ham Fried Rice in less than 30 minutes.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 712 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Asian
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs beaten
- 1 cup diced lean ham
- 1 cup frozen peas and diced carrots
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 3 green onions chopped (whites and greens separated)
- 3 cups cold, cooked rice preferably long-grain white or brown rice
- 1 1/2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce plus more to taste
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add beaten eggs and scramble until set. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add diced ham, frozen peas and carrots, minced garlic, and the white parts of the green onions. Stir-fry for 3-7 minutes until tender.
- Add the cold, cooked rice to the pan. Break up any clumps with a spatula. Stir-fry for 5 minutes until the rice is heated through and begins to brown.
- Return the eggs to the pan. Stir in soy sauce and sesame oil. Mix well. Cook for 2 more minutes.
- Remove from heat. Stir in most of the green parts of the green onions, then sprinkle the rest on top for garnish. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.
Cup of Yum
Nutrition Information
Calories
712kcal
(36%)
Carbohydrates
117g
(39%)
Protein
27g
(54%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
117mg
(39%)
Sodium
321mg
(13%)
Potassium
507mg
(14%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
3533IU
(71%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
78mg
(8%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 712
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 712kcal | 36% |
| Carbohydrates | 117g | 39% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 117mg | 39% |
| Sodium | 321mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 507mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 3533IU | 71% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 78mg | 8% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.