Vegetable and Ham Fried Rice
Elevate your weeknight dinner game with this vibrant Vegetable and Ham Fried Rice recipe! Loaded with colorful veggies like carrot, bell pepper, and peas, and complemented by savory diced ham, this dish delivers a perfect balance of flavor and texture. The use of day-old white rice ensures an ideal, non-clumpy consistency, while soy sauce and sesame oil infuse the dish with classic Asian-inspired flavors. Scrambled eggs add rich creaminess, and a garnish of fresh green onions ties it all together. Ready in just 35 minutes, this quick and easy one-pan meal is a family-friendly favorite, ideal for using up leftover ingredients while preparing a wholesome, satisfying meal. Perfect for busy nights or as a crowd-pleasing addition to any table!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked white rice
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 medium, diced onion
- 1 small, peeled and diced carrot
- 0.5 cup frozen peas
- 1 medium, diced red bell pepper
- 1 cup, diced ham
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 large, lightly beaten eggs
- 2 stalks, chopped green onions
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Ensure your white rice is cooked and chilled. Use day-old rice for the best texture in fried rice.
In a large wok or frying pan, heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
Add the diced onion, and cook until it becomes translucent, about 3 minutes.
Add the diced carrot, and cook for another 3 minutes, until slightly softened.
Stir in the frozen peas and diced red bell pepper. Cook for an additional 2 minutes, until the vegetables are tender.
Push the vegetables to one side of the pan, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to the other side of the pan, and pour the beaten eggs into the oil.
Scramble the eggs quickly, and once they are just set, mix them with the vegetables.
Add the diced ham to the pan, stir well, and cook for 2 minutes to heat through.
Add the cooked rice to the pan, breaking up any clumps with a spatula.
Pour the soy sauce and sesame oil over the rice mixture and stir well to combine all the ingredients evenly.
Season the fried rice with salt and black pepper to taste.
Garnish with chopped green onions and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1554 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 61.9 g | 79% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.3 g | 57% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 26.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 388 mg | 129% | |
| Sodium | 4446 mg | 193% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 202.5 g | 74% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.3 g | 58% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.0 g | ||
| Protein | 47.4 g | 95% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.2 mcg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 241 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 12.0 mg | 67% | |
| Potassium | 1877 mg | 40% | |
*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.
