Asian-American · dinner
Ham and Veggie Fried Rice
Uses leftover ham, carrots and eggs; a familiar pantry-heavy dinner late in the week.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Serves
- 4
- Est. cost
- $12
Ingredients
For 4 servings
Pantry & grains
- microwave white rice3 package
- vegetable oil2 tbsp
Dairy & eggs
- egg3
Meat & poultry
- diced ham8 oz
Frozen
- frozen peas and carrots12 oz
Sauces & condiments
- soy sauce3 tbsp
- sesame oil1 tsp
Method
- 1
Heat rice packets per directions and break up.
- 2
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high; scramble eggs 1 minute and remove.
- 3
Sear ham 3 minutes until browned.
- 4
Add frozen veg, cook 3 minutes.
- 5
Add rice and soy sauce, fry 4 minutes until lightly crisp.
- 6
Fold eggs back in and finish with sesame oil.
Approximate per serving: 480 calories, 22g protein. These are estimates, not lab-tested nutrition facts.
Cost is an estimate at typical US supermarket prices; staples like oil, salt and spices are counted at a few cents.
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