Ham Fried Rice

2 cup, diced Ham, extra lean, (5% fat) 2 cup Rice, white, long-grain, regular, raw, enriched 1 cup, chopped Onions, raw 1 large (2-1/4 per lb, approx 3- Sweet peppers (bell) 0.5 cup Peas, frozen .5 cup, chopped Carrots, raw

If you need to add more liquid go ahead; add a little water to pot then cut the heat a little

HAM FRIED RICE Prep Time 10 minutes Cook Time 40 minutes Total Time 50 mins Serves serves 4 INGREDIENTS • 1 cup long grain white rice • 2 cups water • 1/2 teaspoon salt • 2 cups of ham, diced • 1/2 sweet onion, diced • 1 cup frozen peas and carrots • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire • 1 tablespoon White Wine Vinegar • 1 teasp minced ginger • 1 teasp sriracha or other favorite hot sauce • 2 green onions, chopped INSTRUCTIONS 1. Place the rice and water in a small sauce pan and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, cover, and continue cooking for 15 minutes or until the liquid has evaporated and the rice is mostly tender. Remove from the heat and let sit for 5 minutes. 2. When the rice is cool, begin cooking the diced ham over medium heat in a large, deep skillet. Cook ham until cooked through, but crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon to a paper towel lined plate. 3. Drain the grease to 1 tablespoon of grease behind. If no grease add 1 tablespoon of oil. 4. Add the onions to the pan and cook over medium heat until translucent, about 5 minutes. 5. Add the carrots and peas and ginger to the pan and continue cooking for 2 minutes. Remove from the pan and set aside. 6. Add 1 tablespoon of oil to the pan and heat until sizzling over high heat. 7. Add rice and stir to coat. Adding 1 tablespoon of oil. Continue cooking, stirring often, for 5 minutes. 8. Add the Worcestershire and the White Rice Vinegar to the rice and stir. 9. Return the vegetables and ham to the pan. Add the 2 teaspoons of sriracha to the rice and stir to coat while cooking over high heat. Sprinkle the green onion over the top and remove from the heat. 10. Taste and add more sauce as desired. Serve immediately. Nutrition Facts Serving Size Amount Per Serving As ServedCalories 265kcal Calories from fat 171 % Daily Value Total Fat 19g Saturated Fat 6g Cholesterol 108mg Sodium 707mg Carbohydrate 13g Dietary Fiber 3g Sugars 6g Protein 11g Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs: Calories 2000 Total Fat Less than 65g Sat Fat Less than 25g Cholesterol Less than 300mg Total Carbohydrate 300g Dietary Fiber 25g

Serving Size: 1 cup

Number of Servings: 1

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user JDISHNER.