Christmas Fried Rice
Make this festive Christmas Fried Rice with leftover ham, colorful veggies, and cold rice for a quick, easy holiday side dish, ready in 25 minutes.
Servings 4
Calories 417kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- ½ cup sweet onion finely chopped
- ½ cup diced red bell pepper
- ½ cup diced green pepper
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup diced cooked ham
- 1 cup frozen peas
- ¼ cup dried cranberries
- 2 large eggs lightly beaten
- 3 cups cooked rice use cold rice
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 green onions sliced, for garnish
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large skillet or wok over medium heat. Add onion, red pepper and green pepper and sauté until softened, about 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Stir in diced ham, peas, and dried cranberries. Cook until warmed through, about 4 minutes.
- Push everything to one side of the pan. Pour eggs into the empty space and scramble until just set. Stir them back into the mixture.
- Add rice, breaking up any clumps. Stir-fry over medium-high heat until everything is hot.
- Stir in soy sauce, sesame oil, and a pinch of nutmeg. Toss to coat evenly. Taste and adjust with salt and pepper.
- Garnish with sliced green onions. Serve warm.
Notes
- Make it extra red + green: Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and extra cranberries before serving.
- Holiday twist: Stir in a handful of diced roasted Brussels sprouts if you have them leftover.
Nutrition
Calories: 417kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 119mg | Sodium: 1446mg | Potassium: 380mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 1907IU | Vitamin C: 37mg | Calcium: 63mg | Iron: 3mg
