Best 8 Ham Stir Fry With Couscous Recipes

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Are you looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal that is packed with flavor? Look no further than this ham stir fry with couscous! This dish is easy to make, and it's a great way to use up leftover ham. The ham is stir-fried with a variety of vegetables, and then served over a bed of fluffy couscous. The result is a delicious and satisfying meal that is sure to please everyone at the table.

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HAM & SPINACH COUSCOUS



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A simple way to dress up couscous, this colorful, foolproof dish makes a lovely one-pot meal when time's tight. -Lisa Shannon, Cullman, Alabama

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups water
1 cup chopped fully cooked ham
1 cup chopped fresh spinach
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1 cup uncooked couscous
1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine the water, ham, spinach and garlic salt. Bring to a boil. Stir in couscous. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 5-10 minutes or until water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 248 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 727mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 14g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

LEFTOVER HAM STIR FRY



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Ham is pretty salty as is, so be sure to adjust your seasonings accordingly!

Provided by Kacey

Categories     Main Course

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 cups chopped, leftover ham (or as much as you desire!)
1/2 lb carrots, sliced into small, thin matchsticks
1 large onion, chopped
1 portoello mushroom, halved and sliced
2 celery stalks, chopped
2 bunches baby bok choy, white part sliced and green part roughly chopped, divided
1 large zucchini, halved lengthwise and sliced
1 red pepper, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 small can of sliced water chestnuts, drained
Preferred oil (avocado or vegetable oil works well!)
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 cup broth of your choosing
Salt and pepper (ham is quite salty to be careful here.)
1/4 tsp. chili flakes
2 tsp. dried oregano
2 tsp. cornstarch

Steps:

  • Add a couple of tablespoons of oil to a wok and set over medium-high heat. When hot, add in the carrots and cook for 5 minutes. Stir in onions, mushroom, celery, and white part of bok choy. Cook for 3 minutes. Add in zucchini, red pepper, garlic, and water chestnuts. Cook for 3 minutes. Add in soy sauce, ham, and green part of bok choy. Cook 3 more minutes.
  • Whisk together all the sauce ingredients until really well combined. Poor into stir fry and cook for a few minutes, or until nicely thickened!
  • Serve or rice or noodles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 163 calories, Carbohydrate 16 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 30 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 6 grams fat, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 14 grams protein, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 1176 milligrams sodium, Sugar 6 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams unsaturated fat

HAM STIR FRY WITH COUSCOUS



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The traditional Easter meat with a traditional Middle East pasta, stir fried with veggies and then simmered with a chicken broth mixture. Ham stir fry? Yes, indeed! Ham leftovers never had it so good. Everyone who has tried this has loved this savory stir fry.

Provided by STEPHNDON

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Stir-Fry     Pork

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 ½ cups water
1 cup couscous
2 cups chicken broth
¼ cup cornstarch
3 tablespoons soy sauce
3 tablespoons brown sugar
⅛ teaspoon ground ginger
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (16 ounce) package mixed broccoli and cauliflower florets
1 carrot, sliced
¼ pound cooked ham, cut into strips
1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained
½ cup sliced almonds

Steps:

  • To Make Couscous: In a medium saucepan, bring water to a boil. Stir in couscous, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer for 8 to 10 minutes, until fluffy. Cover and set aside.
  • In a small bowl, combine broth, cornstarch, soy sauce, brown sugar and ginger. Mix together and set aside.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet or wok. Add garlic, broccoli, cauliflower and carrot; stir-fry for 7 to 8 minutes or until crisp-tender (add water as needed if pan gets too dry).
  • Stir broth mixture and pour over vegetable mixture in skillet, then stir in ham and water chestnuts. Cook 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in almonds. Serve stir fry over hot couscous.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 318 calories, Carbohydrate 46.6 g, Cholesterol 11.2 mg, Fat 8.9 g, Fiber 5.5 g, Protein 12.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 994.3 mg, Sugar 9.6 g

QUICK HAM STIR-FRY



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Make and share this Quick Ham Stir-fry recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Ginny Sue

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup sliced celery
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
2 cups cubed cooked ham
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder, to taste
1/8 teaspoon black pepper, to taste
3 cups cooked rice
2 tablespoons soy sauce

Steps:

  • In large wok, heat oil over medium high heat.
  • Add celery, onion, and green pepper; stir-fry 2 minutes or until crisp-tender.
  • Add ham, garlic powder and pepper; stir fry 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Add rice and soy sauce; stir fry 3-4 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
  • Serve with additional soy sauce, if desired.

MUSTARD GREENS AND HAM WITH TOASTED COUSCOUS



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Mustard greens are known for being assertive and bitter. To match its potency we've paired it with other strong flavors, like garlic and salty ham. If you have some whole-grain mustard or hot sauce on hand, try adding a touch before serving.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 2 as a main dish or 4 as a side

Number Of Ingredients 7

Kosher salt
1 bunch mustard greens (about 12 ounces)
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil (Sicilian if you can get it)
1 cup pearled couscous (also known as Israeli couscous)
6 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
8 ounces ham steak or leftover ham, diced
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Bring a 2-quart saucepot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Remove and discard the stems from the mustard greens and pile the greens together. Slice into 1-inch-wide ribbons.
  • Add half of the olive oil to a large skillet over medium-high heat. When hot, add the couscous. Cook until browned and toasty, 3 to 4 minutes, shaking the skillet occasionally to get even browning. Transfer to a bowl until the water is boiling. Once boiling, add the couscous and cook until tender, about 13 minutes. Save 1/2 cup of the cooking water and drain the couscous.
  • Add the remaining olive oil and the garlic to the same skillet. Stir constantly until the garlic begins to brown, about 1 1/2 minutes. Stir in the greens and ham all at once, season with salt and pepper and cook until the greens have wilted and the ham is warm, about 2 minutes.
  • Add the couscous to the skillet along with the reserved cooking water, a few tablespoons at a time; the mixture should appear loose but not soupy. Serve as a main dish or as a side.

HAM AND PEPPERS STIR FRY WITH SWEET AND SOUR SAUCE



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We call this "Ham and Peppers" but there's onion and pineapple too. This is a great quick meal and an excellent use for leftover ham. The recipe was originally from a Doubleday Cookbook but has evolved during the past 12 years to suit our taste--we like the ham and onions slightly browned and the peppers crisp/tender. Serve over steamed rice and add soy sauce to taste. Note that this dish is best just after it's thickened and it doesn't reheat that well, but there's rarely any leftovers.

Provided by TommyGato

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups diced cooked ham
2 tablespoons butter (Divided in thirds)
1 (8 ounce) can pineapple chunks (don't drain) or 1 (8 ounce) can pineapple tidbits (don't drain)
1 medium onion, peeled cut in half and quartered
1 medium bell pepper, cored seeded, and cut in 1/2 inch strips (your favorite color)
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2/3 cup chicken broth
1/3 cup firmly packed light brown sugar (or 1/3 cup granulated sugar with 1/2 tsp. molasses)
1/3 cup cider vinegar
2 tablespoons soy sauce

Steps:

  • Prepare the sauce by first stirring cornstarch with about 2 or 3 tbs.of the chicken broth in a small bowl.
  • When the cornstarch is dissolved and smooth, stir in the remaining sauce ingredients and set aside.
  • Brown ham in 1/3 of butter over moderately high heat in a skillet or wok until it begins to brown.
  • Remove and set the ham aside.
  • Melt another 1/3 of the butter in the skillet or wok and sauté the onions.
  • When they start to soften and turn translucent, add the peppers and the final 1/3 of the butter.
  • When the onions have somewhat browned, add the ham and the pineapple, juice and all.
  • Stir the sauce until smooth again (since the cornstarch tends to settle) and pour into skillet or wok.
  • Increase heat and stir until the sauce begins to bubble.
  • Reduce heat and stir for a minute or two until the cornstarch is fully cooked; if too thick, thin with a little water or broth.
  • Serve over steamed rice as soon as possible. I like to sprinkle some dried hot red pepper flakes over it; I love hot food and this gives the dish some zing!

SIMPLE SESAME CHICKEN WITH COUSCOUS



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I created this dish after my three kids tried Chinese takeout and asked for more. To make things easy for myself, I typically use a rotisserie chicken from the deli. -Naylet LaRochelle, Miami, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1-1/2 cups water
1 cup uncooked whole wheat couscous
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cups coleslaw mix
4 green onions, sliced
2 tablespoons plus 1/2 cup reduced-fat Asian toasted sesame salad dressing, divided
2 cups shredded cooked chicken breast
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
Chopped peanuts, optional

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil. Stir in couscous. Remove from heat; let stand, covered, 5-10 minutes or until water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork., In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add coleslaw mix; cook and stir 3-4 minutes or just until tender. Add green onions, 2 tablespoons dressing and couscous; heat through. Remove couscous from pan; keep warm., In same skillet, add chicken and remaining dressing; cook and stir over medium heat until heated through. Serve over couscous; top with cilantro and, if desired, peanuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320 calories, Fat 9g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 54mg cholesterol, Sodium 442mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SUMMER VEGETABLE STIR-FRY WITH COUSCOUS



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Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 cups diced peeled eggplant
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 cups water
1 cup couscous
2 1/2 tablespoons canola oil
2 1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 cup diced peeled carrots
1 cup diced zucchini
1 cup diced yellow crookneck squash
1 cup small broccoli florets
1 cup diced red bell pepper
1/2 cup diced red onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
4 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted

Steps:

  • Toss eggplant and 1 teaspoon salt in medium bowl; let stand 30 minutes. Rinse and drain eggplant. Pat dry.
  • Bring 1 1/2 cups water and 1/2 teaspoon salt to boil in large saucepan. Stir in couscous. Remove from heat. Cover; let stand 10 minutes. Uncover; fluff with fork.
  • Whisk 1 1/2 tablespoons oil and vinegar in small bowl. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in wok or large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add eggplant and carrots; stir-fry 3 minutes. Add zucchini and next 5 ingredients; stir-fry until vegetables are crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. Add couscous and vinegar mixture; stir-fry 1 minute. Stir in basil and mint. Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with pine nuts.

Tips:

  • Choose the right ham: Use a high-quality, fully cooked ham for the best flavor and texture.
  • Cut the ham into thin strips: This will help it cook evenly and quickly.
  • Use a variety of vegetables: This will add color, flavor, and nutrients to the dish.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: Cook the ham and vegetables in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding. This will help them cook evenly.
  • Season to taste: Add salt, pepper, and other seasonings to taste.
  • Serve immediately: Ham stir-fry is best served hot, over rice or noodles.

Conclusion:

Ham stir-fry is a quick, easy, and delicious meal that is perfect for busy weeknights. It is also a great way to use up leftover ham. With a few simple ingredients and a little planning, you can have a tasty and satisfying meal on the table in no time. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dinner idea, give ham stir-fry a try!

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