Pineapple and Ham Fried Rice Recipe

1      Reviews by:    Mary Ann Davis   Pineapple and Ham Fried Rice Recipe cooks long-grain white rice before combining with sliced ham, pineapple, red pepper, red onion, jalapeno, fresh ginger and garlic then garnishing with cilantro and lime to create this rice recipe. Food Category:    Vegetables Cuisine Origin:    West Coast    Servings:4 Nutrition facts:332 calories5.4 grams fat Print Preview Rate This Recipe Prep Time:   10 Minutes Cook Time:   25 Minutes Total Time:   35 Minutes

INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup long-grain white rice
• 1 Tbsp vegetable oil
• 6 oz thick-cut sliced ham, cut into thin 1/2-in.pieces
• 1 lb pineapple (about 1/4 medium), peeled, cored and cut into thin 1/2-in.pieces
• 1 large red pepper, quartered and thinly sliced
• 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 jalapeno (seeded for less heat, if desired), thinly sliced crosswise
• 1 1-in. piece fresh ginger, peeled, cut into 1/2-in. matchsticks
• 2 large cloves garlic, finely chopped
• Chopped fresh cilantro and lime wedges, for serving

DIRECTIONS

• Cook the rice according to package directions.
• Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the ham and cook, tossing occasionally, until beginning to brown, about 3 minutes. Add the pineapple and cook until beginning to brown around the edges, 3 to 4 minutes.
• Add the pepper and cook, tossing, for 2 minutes. Add the onion and cook, tossing, for 3 minutes. Add the jalapeno, ginger and garlic and cook, tossing occasionally, until the vegetables are just tender, 2 to 3 minutes more.
• Add the cooked rice to the skillet and toss to combine. Serve with cilantro and lime wedges, if desired.

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