Vegetable and Ham Fried Rice

Transform your weeknight meals with this quick and flavorful Vegetable and Ham Fried Rice recipe! Perfectly cooked white rice is tossed with a medley of colorful vegetables—sweet peas, carrots, and red bell peppers—alongside savory diced ham for a delightful burst of flavor in every bite. Lightly scrambled eggs add richness, while soy sauce and a touch of sesame oil bring that classic fried rice aroma and taste you love. Prepared in under 30 minutes, this one-pan dish is a fantastic way to repurpose leftover rice into a satisfying dinner. Garnish with fresh green onions for a vibrant, restaurant-quality finish that’s sure to impress. Whether you’re cooking for the family or meal prepping for the week, this easy ham fried rice is a go-to crowd-pleaser!

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

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

Directions

Step 1

Ensure your white rice is cooked and chilled. Use day-old rice for the best texture in fried rice.

Step 2

In a large wok or frying pan, heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil over medium-high heat.

Step 3

Add the diced onion, and cook until it becomes translucent, about 3 minutes.

Step 4

Add the diced carrot, and cook for another 3 minutes, until slightly softened.

Step 5

Stir in the frozen peas and diced red bell pepper. Cook for an additional 2 minutes, until the vegetables are tender.

Step 6

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.

Step 7

Scramble the eggs quickly, and once they are just set, mix them with the vegetables.

Step 8

Add the diced ham to the pan, stir well, and cook for 2 minutes to heat through.

Step 9

Add the cooked rice to the pan, breaking up any clumps with a spatula.

Step 10

Pour the soy sauce and sesame oil over the rice mixture and stir well to combine all the ingredients evenly.

Step 11

Season the fried rice with salt and black pepper to taste.

Step 12

Garnish with chopped green onions and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1272.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1553.6

Total Fat 61.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 11.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 26.3g
Cholesterol 388.2mg	0%
Sodium 4446.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 202.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.3g	0%
Total Sugars 21.0g
Protein 47.4g	0%

Vitamin D 88.5IU	0%
Calcium 241.1mg	0%
Iron 12.0mg	0%
Potassium 1876.6mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 35.8%

Protein: 12.2%

Carbs: 52.0%