Ham and Pineapple Fried Rice
from Tiffany at eatathomecooks.com
Servings: 6 - 8
Calories: 486kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups brown rice
- 1 onion chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced or crushed
- 2 Tbs. vegetable oil
- 2 cups ham diced
- 2 Tbs. soy sauce plus extra for serving
- 20 oz. can pineapple tidbits drained and juice reserved
- 2 eggs beaten
- 1-2 cups frozen peas and carrots
- salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
For stovetop rice:
- Cook the rice according to the package directions.
For Instant Pot rice:
- Place brown rice and 2½ cups water in the instant pot, close the lid and seal.
- Cook the rice for 17 minutes on high pressure, followed by a quick pressure release.
For the fried rice:
- Cook the onion and garlic in oil in a large skillet till soft.
- Add ham, soy sauce and pineapple juice, cooking for several minutes till the ham is hot.
- Pour the eggs into the skillet and cook, stirring frequently.
- Add the peas and carrots and heat through.
- Stir in the drained pineapple.
- Add the cooked rice, stirring to combine.
- Add soy sauce, pineapple juice, salt and pepper to taste.
Nutrition
Calories: 486kcal | Carbohydrates: 68g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 83mg | Sodium: 933mg | Potassium: 531mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 2343IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 62mg | Iron: 3mg