Ham Fried Rice
Easy hame fried rice a great family meal that can be made with leftover and pantry ingredients, all in 15 minutes for less!
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked cold leftover rice
- 2 eggs
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 ½ tbsp sesame oil divided (or olive oil)
- ½ cup frozen peas
- ½ cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup diced ham
- 2 tbsp low-sodium chicken broth
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce or more, to taste
- 3 green onions chopped
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds optional
Instructions
Prepare Eggs
- Heat butter in a large pan over medium heat. Beat eggs and pour into the pan. Stir gently until just cooked. Remove and set aside.
Sauté Veggies and Ham
- Add 1 tbsp of sesame oil to the pan. Add peas, carrots, and ham. Cook for 3–4 minutes.
Fry the Rice
- Add ½ tbsp of sesame oil to the pan. When hot, add rice. Toss every 30 seconds for about 5 minutes, until lightly browned.
Combine and Finish
- Stir in chicken broth, soy sauce, and green onions. Add the eggs back in an mix well. Adjust soy sauce to taste.
Serve
- Top with sesame seeds if using.
Nutrition
Calories: 303kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 167mg | Sodium: 1852mg | Potassium: 448mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 3108IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 58mg | Iron: 2mg
