This Low Calorie Fried Rice is just 254 calories and packed with 13.8g of protein! I have also included tips for lowering the sodium below, and you can use leftover holiday ham to make this yummy recipe!

Ingredients You’ll Need

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 eggs
1 cup frozen peas and carrots
1 onion
3 cloves garlic
2 cups pre-cooked cold rice (see recipe card for low carb tips)
2 cups diced cooked ham
1 tablespoon soy sauce (or Tamari for Gluten-Free)
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
Salt and Pepper
2 green onions
1 jalapeno (optional)

Low Calorie Ham Fried Rice

Healthy Ham Fried Rice Meal Prep and Storage

Meal Prep– I like to use leftover ham for this recipe, and it’s also great for leftover rice. To meal prep cook the rice ahead of time and chill in the fridge overnight. You can also add servings to meal prep containers. It’s a great “take to work” lunch!
Storage– Store in the fridge for 5 days or the freezer for 1 month. To reheat, add to a hot dry pan and cook (mixing often) until hot. You can also microwave for 1-2 minutes until hot.

Low Calorie Ham Fried Rice

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Low Calorie Ham Fried Rice

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This Low Calorie Ham Fried Rice is just 254 calories per cup, and packed with 13.8g of protein!

Perfect for leftover ham, I love making this recipe after holidays to use yup my leftovers in a healthy way.

Special Tip: To make this recipe LOW CARB swap out the rice for cauliflower rice. It will shrink however, so I recommend you double the quantity.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Total Time 15

Course Main Course

Cuisine American, Chinese

Servings servings

Calories 254 kcal

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 eggs
1 cup frozen peas and carrots
1 onion diced
3 cloves garlic minced
2 cups pre-cooked cold rice
2 cups diced cooked ham
1 tablespoon soy sauce or Tamari for Gluten-Free fried rice recipes
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
Salt and Pepper
2 green onions sliced
1 jalapeno sliced (optional)

Instructions

In a hot wok or large skillet add the eggs. Scramble in the pan and then transfer to a clean bowl.
Add in onion and cook until soft, about 5 minutes.
Add the peas and carrots, and garlic cook for a moment, then add in the rice and ham.
Top with soy sauce, sesame oil, salt and pepper and the scrambled eggs. Toss well and cook until ham is hot.
Taste and add salt and pepper as needed.
Top with green onions and jalapeños (if using) and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 254kcalCarbohydrates: 26.8gProtein: 13.8gFat: 9.9gSaturated Fat: 2.7gCholesterol: 96mgSodium: 959mgPotassium: 258mgFiber: 1.8gSugar: 1.5gCalcium: 32mgIron: 7mg

Keyword Healthy Ham Fried Rice, Low Calorie Ham Fried Rice

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