Low Calorie Ham Fried Rice
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.
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
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