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diced ham

🥗Healthier: turkey ham

💰Cheaper: cooked chicken

Turkey ham is lower in fat, while cooked chicken is often more affordable.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium soy sauce reduces salt intake, while tamari is often less expensive.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola oil is usually cheaper.

egg

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: egg substitute

Tofu provides protein without cholesterol, and egg substitutes can be more affordable.

Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add diced onion and garlic, and sauté until translucent, about 2-3 minutes.

Stir in bell pepper and carrots, cooking until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Add diced ham to the skillet and cook until heated through, about 2 minutes.

Push the mixture to one side of the skillet and crack an egg into the empty space, scrambling until cooked.

Combine the rice with the ham and vegetable mixture, stirring well to combine.

Add peas and soy sauce, mixing thoroughly until heated through, about 2-3 minutes.

Season with black pepper, thyme, and hot sauce to taste.

Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.

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